Anthems

Anthems

Broccoli Productions

“Anthems” is a collection of original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems, and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional people, that celebrate and contemplate what it means to be human. Our beauty, our failures, our rich heritage, our rage, and our power. Proving that there is more that binds us together than sets us apart. #AnthemsPride #AnthemsHome #AnthemsWomen #AnthemsBlack #AnthemsRoevWade

Charlie Craggs x Kenny Ethan Jones | REALNESS | Anthems Talks

Charlie Craggs x Kenny Ethan Jones | REALNESS | Anthems Talks

What makes you come home and feel safe, lean into that, and stay away from things that tend to hurt you, or discourage you, or make you feel less than, or less deserving.” – Kenny Ethan Jones We invited two best friends to sit in front of some cameras and have a chat. The result? A conversation full of laughter, joy, unreserved honesty and heartfelt reflection. From contemplating gender euphoria, to frank discussions about transphobia, and…gay dolphins. In this final episode of Anthems Talks,

Nov 17, 2023 • 33:34

Juliet Jacques x Jackson King | CULTURE | Anthems Talks

Juliet Jacques x Jackson King | CULTURE | Anthems Talks

"As long as there's people there will be ideas, and there will be ways to express them" - Juliet Jacques Misinformation, erasure, and dangerous, transphobic rhetoric has noticeably intensified across mainstream media outlets in the past decade, with “debates'' around trans rights seeking to delegitimise and disempower the trans community. So how has this landscape changed, if at all, in recent history? How can cultural engagement combat this toxicity? Seasoned journalist Juliet Jacques

Nov 16, 2023 • 35:42

Xandice Armah x Sabah Choudrey | BELONGING | Anthems Talks

Xandice Armah x Sabah Choudrey | BELONGING | Anthems Talks

“Let me figure out what’s going to have the best impact whilst keeping me intact.” – Sabah Choudrey It’s important everybody has the opportunity to find communities wherein they feel free, loved, and accepted. What’s just as crucial is having access to spaces where people can seek out such communities. Two facilitators who have carved out inclusive, joyful spaces for trans people to connect are Sabah Choudrey and Xandice Armah. What is the meaning of community? How do you balance political ac

Nov 15, 2023 • 36:28

Felix Mufti x Mika Onyx Johnson | OWNERSHIP | Anthems Talks

Felix Mufti x Mika Onyx Johnson | OWNERSHIP | Anthems Talks

“As if people who aren’t trans can’t take something from our experiences and our stories. Well, we’ve been watching cis people tell stories forever, and we still take stuff from stories because we’re all human beings.” - Mika Onyx Johnson The arts have always played a powerful role in influencing public perception. That’s why it matters what stories we decide to tell, and who we choose to tell these stories. Stars of stage and screen Felix Mufti and Mika Onyx Johnson share their though

Nov 14, 2023 • 32:55

Juno Dawson x Nicola Dinan | RESPONSIBILITY | Anthems Talks

Juno Dawson x Nicola Dinan | RESPONSIBILITY | Anthems Talks

“I generally feel like everything is on the table for a writer, but the further away you move from your experience, the greater responsibility you have to do the work to close that gap.” – Nicola Dinan Juno Dawson and Nicola Dinan are two powerhouse authors who are well-versed in the art of creating empathetic and entertaining stories. In this episode, the writers provide thoughtful insight into their craftsmanship. They sat down to discuss the different ways genre can facilitate creative fre

Nov 13, 2023 • 33:39

Introducing Anthems Talks

Introducing Anthems Talks

Broccoli Productions is proud to present Anthems Talks. In honour of Transgender Awareness Week, we’re bringing you five episodes that capture intimate, one on one discussions between pairs of trailblazers, creatives and activists for a series of insightful conversations. We’re passing the mic to 10 influential voices to discuss their creative processes, what inspires them, and to reflect on the issues affecting their community. Dropping daily from Monday 13th November 2023  Learn more abo

Oct 30, 2023 • 1:33

Chloe Filani | CHANGE

Chloe Filani | CHANGE

Chloe Filani is an Artist of Poetry, Performance, Black Feminism, Public Speaker and workshop facilitator. Her artistic practice/poetry works with her lived experience of being a black trans woman and the broader themes of identity of power structures and finding hope in the imagination and storytelling. Her work is an exploration of the metaphysical, the feeling and things. ‘Why black joy Why black sorrow why negro spirituals’. Chloe’s word of the day is CHANGE. CONNECT WITH CHLOE: I: @1

Jul 8, 2023 • 7:21

Tracey Ottomey | JOY

Tracey Ottomey | JOY

Tracey Ottomey is a Nashville native who is quickly becoming a Nashville staple in the drag scene. She initially began performing as a dare but soon found her calling in drag. She hosts a popular podcast called "Gay Space" and is a regular performer on the Big Drag Bus, as well as at Tribe and Play. When not performing, Tracy enjoys spending time with her dogs Bear and Waylon. Tracey’s word of the day is JOY. CONNECT WITH TRACEY: I: @traceyottomey T: @TraceyOttomey #AnthemsPride 2023

Jul 7, 2023 • 10:18

Han | ALIEN

Han | ALIEN

Born and raised in Cairo, Egypt, Han is a multidisciplinary artist, musician, writer, and activist exploring analog and electronic audio, visual and literary mediums as a means to champion vulnerability, and authenticity and tell stories that they believe have the power to heal in their telling. As a certified NLP, Hypnosis, and Timeline Therapy practitioner, inner work, healing, and growth are at the core of what Han does; they are what emboldens them and allows them to be present and demand sp

Jul 6, 2023 • 6:38

DJ Ritu | CONNECTION

DJ Ritu | CONNECTION

DJ Ritu is a London-based DJ and broadcaster. She presents and produces a radio programme called A World in London which champions under-represented music and artists from the entire globe. The show is 17 years young and it began at BBC London. It now airs at Resonance 104.4FM and on Mixcloud. Her DJ career began 37 years ago and she now manages two of the UK’s longest-running club nights. Ritu’s word of the day is CONNECTION. CONNECT WITH RITU: I: @djritu T: @djritu1 #AnthemsPride 20

Jul 5, 2023 • 9:17

Moud Goba | REFUGEE

Moud Goba | REFUGEE

Moud Goba currently works as a National Manager for Micro Rainbow, the leading organisations in the UK supporting LGBTQI migrants. She leads the organisation programmes at national level: their safe housing work which provides 30,000 bed-nights a year to homeless LGBTQI asylum seekers and their social inclusion and employability schemes. More recently Moud has managed the integration process of LGBTQI people who arrived in the UK from Afghanistan. Moud is one of the founding members of

Jul 4, 2023 • 7:20

Jacqui Bardelang (Sigi Moonlight) | VOICE

Jacqui Bardelang (Sigi Moonlight) | VOICE

Jacqui Bardelang is a queer Eurasian actor, voiceover artist, director and drag king known as Sigi Moonlight. After seeing her first drag king in 2017, Jacqui‘s performance career began a month later when she came third in Man Up!, the UK's biggest drag king competition. Since then a regular on the London cabaret scene, Jacqui has performed at Shakespeare's Globe, Manchester Pride, The Garrick Theatre, Glastonbury Music Festival and the Greenwich Maritime and has featured on Netflix, Vox, Hunger

Jul 3, 2023 • 7:04

Maneo Mohole | PANIC

Maneo Mohole | PANIC

Maneo Mohale is a South African editor, feminist writer and poet. They have been long-listed twice for the Sol Plaatje European Union Poetry Anthology Award, and their debut collection of poetry, Everything is a Deathly Flower was published by uHlanga in September 2019. The collection was shortlisted for the Ingrid Jonker Poetry Prize, later winning the 2020 Glenna Luschei Prize for African Poetry. They currently serve as a research associate with the Centre for the Study of Race, Gende

Jul 2, 2023 • 9:14

AUTONOMY | Roe v Wade

AUTONOMY | Roe v Wade

Our bodies, our choice, our voice. On Friday, June 24, 2022, in a chilling reversal of 50 years of established constitutional protection for abortion, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade, the landmark piece of legislation that made access to an abortion a federal right in the United States. It is a violation of women's rights, of human rights. #AnthemsRoevWade is a collection of 7 original manifestos, speeches, stories written and voiced by exceptional women in repsonse to the overturning

Nov 7, 2022 • 11:39

TRACE | Roe v Wade

TRACE | Roe v Wade

Our bodies, our choice, our voice. On Friday, June 24, 2022, in a chilling reversal of 50 years of established constitutional protection for abortion, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade, the landmark piece of legislation that made access to an abortion a federal right in the United States. It is a violation of women's rights, of human rights. #AnthemsRoevWade is a collection of 7 original manifestos, speeches, stories written and voiced by exceptional women in repsonse to the over

Nov 6, 2022 • 8:49

FRAMING | Roe v Wade

FRAMING | Roe v Wade

Our bodies, our choice, our voice. On Friday, June 24, 2022, in a chilling reversal of 50 years of established constitutional protection for abortion, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade, the landmark piece of legislation that made access to an abortion a federal right in the United States. It is a violation of women's rights, of human rights. #AnthemsRoevWade is a collection of 7 original manifestos, speeches, stories written and voiced by exceptional women in repsonse to the over

Nov 5, 2022 • 12:23

COMPASSION | Roe v Wade

COMPASSION | Roe v Wade

Our bodies, our choice, our voice. On Friday, June 24, 2022, in a chilling reversal of 50 years of established constitutional protection for abortion, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade, the landmark piece of legislation that made access to an abortion a federal right in the United States. It is a violation of women's rights, of human rights. #AnthemsRoevWade is a collection of 7 original manifestos, speeches, stories written and voiced by exceptional women in repsonse to the overturning o

Nov 4, 2022 • 10:35

ALEGRIA | Roe V Wade

ALEGRIA | Roe V Wade

Our bodies, our choice, our voice.  On Friday, June 24, 2022, in a chilling reversal of 50 years of established constitutional protection for abortion, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade, the landmark piece of legislation that made access to an abortion a federal right in the United States. It is a violation of women's rights, of human rights. #AnthemsRoevWade is a collection of 7 original manifestos, speeches, stories written and voiced by exceptional women in repsonse to the ove

Nov 3, 2022 • 9:42

RAGE | Roe v Wade

RAGE | Roe v Wade

Our bodies, our choice, our voice. On Friday, June 24, 2022, in a chilling reversal of 50 years of established constitutional protection for abortion, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade, the landmark piece of legislation that made access to an abortion a federal right in the United States. It is a violation of women's rights, of human rights. #AnthemsRoevWade is a collection of 7 original manifestos, speeches, stories written and voiced by exceptional women in repsonse to the over

Nov 2, 2022 • 8:03

LIVING | Roe v Wade

LIVING | Roe v Wade

Our bodies, our choice, our voice. On Friday, June 24, 2022, in a chilling reversal of 50 years of established constitutional protection for abortion, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade, the landmark piece of legislation that made access to an abortion a federal right in the United States. It is a violation of women's rights, of human rights.  #AnthemsRoevWade is a collection of 7 original manifestos, speeches, stories written and voiced by exceptional women in repsonse to the overturnin

Nov 1, 2022 • 6:22

Liz Ward | LEADER

Liz Ward | LEADER

Liz Ward is Director of Programmes at Stonewall. She has spent her career working in the charity sector fighting for racial justice, equality and creating a world where everyone is free to be themselves. Outside of work she is a big football fan and plays for Goal Diggers FC, London’s biggest women and non-binary football club and was named on the Football Black List 2021 in the practitioners category. Her word of the day is LEADER #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifes

Jun 29, 2022 • 7:38

Char Bailey | POWER

Char Bailey | POWER

Char Bailey is the founder of a Life Coaching business, is the Creative Director for Know Hope and an Education and Inclusion Officer for UK Black Pride. She sits on the advisory board for We Create Space and Neurodiversity in Business.  Her word of the day is POWER CONNECT WITH CHAR: T: @char_bailey_ #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created, so

Jun 28, 2022 • 6:48

Almas Badat | REIMAGINE

Almas Badat | REIMAGINE

Almass Badat is an artist and culture connector who creates and curates colourful, innovative & compassionate stories. Notable collaborators include: Dialled In, Amazon Music, the British Council, Tay Iwar, The Science Gallery, ICA, Netflix, V&A, Boiler Room, BBC, Trippin World, WorldwideFM, NTS, DAZED & more, and Almass is a judge for the British Podcast Awards, a member of the Soho House Committee and The BRITS Voting Academy. Almass is a visibly proud member of the QTPOC

Jun 27, 2022 • 10:19

David Kam | OPEN

David Kam | OPEN

David Kam | OPEN David Kam is a cis-queer Hakka Chinese Malaysian based in London. He is a creative, teacher and speaker weaving 10 years of multimodal research across architecture, dance and yoga. His work invites communities to explore the wonder in wellbeing through practices of movement, mindfulness and embodied placemaking. David’s advocacy work include running kindredpacket, a non-profit creating spaces for joyful activism, intergenerational connection and culturally sensitive we

Jun 26, 2022 • 12:30

Michael Stephens | RETREAT

Michael Stephens | RETREAT

Michael Stephens is a Creative Director, Story-Teller and Community Builder. He's also the founder of We Create Space, a global platform dedicated to the personal development and wellbeing of Queer Leaders. His word of the day is RETREAT. CONNECT WITH MICHAEL: I : @wecreatespace.co FB : @wecreatespace.co LI : @wecreatespace.co #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors an

Jun 25, 2022 • 8:19

Anthony Pius (Bolly-Illusion) | BREATHING

Anthony Pius (Bolly-Illusion) | BREATHING

Bolly-Illusion is a Performance Artist/ Drag Queen who embraces their feminine and masculine energy through their performances. A former winner of The Glory's Lipsync 1000, they have also appeared in Priya Ragu & Joy Crookes music videos as well as being featured in Vogue Italia and Another Man publications. Their work includes music and elements from their South Asian Culture as they embrace the beauty India has but be sure to be gagged when you see them in a 6 inch heel twirling a

Jun 24, 2022 • 5:37

SL Grange | EXTEMPORE

SL Grange | EXTEMPORE

SL Grange is a poet and theatre-maker attempting to hold conversations with the queer dead. Building on a multi-disciplinary practice, their work includes A Note to Mary Frith commissioned by Shakespeare’s Globe, as well as sonic projects Wou d’Uelzecht and Fleet Footing, created with composer Catherine Kontz. Bodies and Other Haunted Houses is out now from Poetry Wales & Seren Books. Their word of the day is EXTEMPORE. CONNECT WITH SL GRANGE: I: @sl.grange T: @mollfrith #Anthems

Jun 23, 2022 • 13:33

James Factora | DISSONANCE

James Factora | DISSONANCE

James Factora is an L.A.-born, New York-based writer and musician. Their work has appeared in Them, Teen Vogue, Slate, Refinery29 and others. Their word of the day is DISSONANCE. CONNECT WITH JAMES: I: @jamesfactora #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound designed and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with lead producer Bea Duncan,

Jun 22, 2022 • 9:52

Darkwah | THRIVING

Darkwah | THRIVING

Darkwah Kyei-Darkwah is a Non-Binary Multi-Disciplinary Artist, Content Creator and Presenter. Darkwah has also worked with Gay Times where they were Fashion Editor, as well as FGUK, Noctis Magazine, The Perfect and has been featured in Hunger Magazine, AZ Magazine & Attitude. Their word of the day is THRIVING. CONNECT WITH DARKWAH: I: @hausofdarkwah #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LG

Jun 21, 2022 • 5:35

Tasnim Siddiqa Amin | UMMAH

Tasnim Siddiqa Amin | UMMAH

Sylheti-born Tasnim Siddiqa Amin is an artist, theatremaker, writer and critic based in East London. Tasnim is committed to telling stories that celebrate community, culture and heritage. Tasnim studied Politics, Philosophy and History at Birkbeck University and St. Andrews where she grounded her values in the intersectional and postcolonial approach to art as a human right. Her visual art practices ranges from painting to henna art and her writing similarly is wide-ranging encompassing

Jun 20, 2022 • 7:50

Krishna Istha | SPERM

Krishna Istha | SPERM

Krishna Istha is a London-based screenwriter, comedian, performance artist and theatre maker. Their practice is trans-disciplinary (theatre, comedy, performance art), often making socially conscious form-pushing works about taboo or underrepresented experiences of gender, race and sexual politics. Currently, they are writing on Sex Education for Netflix. They are also a Barbican Centre Open Lab artist. Their word of the day is SPERM. CONNECT WITH KRISHNA: T: @KrishnaIstha I: @krishnaisth

Jun 19, 2022 • 7:05

Mika Onyx Johnson | NEW

Mika Onyx Johnson | NEW

Mika Onyx Johnson is an actor, writer and performance artist from Nottingham, based in London. He has performed in Cyrano de Bergerac in London's West End, and have been featured as a writer for My White Best Friend (The Bunker). Mika's debut show, Pink Lemonade, previewed at the Gate Theatre before premiering at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2019, where it was included in The Stage's 18 best shows of the Fringe. In 2021 Pink Lemonade debuted at the Bush Theatre, to rave reviews. The

Jun 18, 2022 • 7:27

Fox Fisher | THEY

Fox Fisher | THEY

Fox Fisher is an award winning content creator, whose art has billions of views around the world. Fox writes and illustrates their own books, runs a media company, My Genderation, and creates illustrations for media platforms such as the Guardian, Metro, iNews and Gay Times. Their word of the day is THEY. CONNECT WITH FOX: T: @theFoxFisher I: @thefoxfisher #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by except

Jun 17, 2022 • 9:10

Lorcan Bevan Niss | ANACHRONISM

Lorcan Bevan Niss | ANACHRONISM

Lorcan Bevan-Niss is a a genderqueer creator who uses the pronouns ‘ze/zir’. Zir word of the day is ANACHRONISM. #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound designed and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with lead producer Bea Duncan, producer Francesca Turauskis and production manager Rory Boyle. The artwork is by Mars West and Elean

Jun 16, 2022 • 7:57

Jamie Fuxx | AUTHENTICITY

Jamie Fuxx | AUTHENTICITY

Jamie Fuxx is a singing-dancing cheeky drag king from Ireland who uses a mix of live vocals and lip syncing to entertain. A new kid on the block, he has been performing for less a year, but is in it for the long run. Their word of the day is AUTHENTICITY. CONNECT WITH JAMIE: I: @jamiefuxx #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound designe

Jun 15, 2022 • 6:25

Demetrius Williams | RECONCILIATION

Demetrius Williams | RECONCILIATION

Demetrius Williams is a Black, queer, Hackney-born East Londoner. He is a digital marketing specialist and freelance creative SEO copywriter, and also the co-creator and co-producer of Blvck Canvas, a platform dedicated to cultivating meaningful conversations by showcasing the rich, complex and multifaceted layers of the Black British experience. His word of the day is RECONCILIATION. CONNECT WITH DEMETRIUS T: @geminidems #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeche

Jun 14, 2022 • 11:17

Bad Lay-Dee | UNITY

Bad Lay-Dee | UNITY

Bad Lay-Dee is a spoken word performer and educator. They are also a co-founder and host of Hackney Carnival’s first ever queer sound system, Faggamuffin Bloc Party and have taught over 4,000 young people how to sing and rap. Their word of the day is UNITY. CONNECT WITH BAD LAY-DEE: T: @thebad1 IG: @badlaydee #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was cr

Jun 13, 2022 • 7:27

Patrick Italo J. Ettenes | PARENTS

Patrick Italo J. Ettenes | PARENTS

Patrick Italo J. Ettenes is a gay man originally from Barbados, living with HIV and young-onset dementia. He is the Co-Founder of BringDementiaOut, an Alzhimer’s Societies ambassador and lecturer. He was honoured as an everyday LGBTQ hero at the Attitude Pride Awards 2021. His word of the day is PARENTS. CONNECT WITH PATRICK: T: @PEttenes #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contr

Jun 12, 2022 • 5:52

Lady Bushra | REPRESENT

Lady Bushra | REPRESENT

Shortlisted for the 2021 BBC New Comedy Awards, Lady Bushra is the brainchild of British Asian comedian Amir, originally form Bradford, West Yorkshire.The character of Lady Bushra is that of a Bradford bad girl who turned out to be a breakout sensation during lockdown and is known for her viral digital content and one liners. Together with his husband, Amir also hosts an LGBT+ podcast called ‘You Don’t Love Me’. His word of the day is REPRESENT. CONNECT WITH LADY BUSHRA: T: @ladybushr

Jun 11, 2022 • 6:10

Matt Cain | HOME

Matt Cain | HOME

Matt Cain is a writer and broadcaster. He was Channel 4’s first Culture Editor, Editor-In-Chief of Attitude magazine, has written for all the major national newspapers, and presented the flagship discussion show on Virgin Radio Pride. He's also an ambassador for Manchester Pride and the Albert Kennedy Trust, and a patron of LGBT+ History Month. His word of the day is HOME. CONNECT WITH MATT: T: @MattCainWriter #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories

Jun 10, 2022 • 6:26

Freddie Lewis | AGENCY

Freddie Lewis | AGENCY

Freddie Lewis is a musician who’s received support from the likes of BBC Radio 1, BBC 6 and Spotify editorial playlists. BBC News and Pink News have also highlighted his discussion of self-love as a Trans person. His word of the day is AGENCY. CONNECT WITH FREDDIE: T: @freddielewiss #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound designed and ex

Jun 9, 2022 • 5:48

Alex Stringer | EXIST

Alex Stringer | EXIST

Alex Stringer is a scouse, sober, queer, female comedian. She is also a playwright and one of the co-hosts of Hypothe-sis Podcast. Her word of the day is EXIST. TW: Sexual assult CONNECT WITH ALEX: T: @thealexstringer #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound designed and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with lead producer Bea Dunc

Jun 8, 2022 • 5:59

Ryan Lanji | ELEPHANT

Ryan Lanji | ELEPHANT

Ryan Lanji is a Cultural Producer and Public Personality. In 2016, he created HUNGAMA (East London’s Queer Bollywood Hip/Hop night), championing Queer/Creative South Asians and has taken his Party to Ministry of Sound, British Vogue, The V&A, Soho House and the Tate Modern. His Bollywood infused Hip Hop Electro party has been featured in VOGUE, i-D, Dazed, Noisey, Hunger, Time Out London, BBC, and The Guardian. Ryan is the winning Champion of Netflix's 'The Big Flower Fight' and hos

Jun 7, 2022 • 9:28

Phil Samba | SHAME

Phil Samba | SHAME

Phil Samba is a health promotion specialist, researcher, social activist and writer with over four years of experience working in public health. His work primarily focuses on reducing the health inequalities of people of colour and in particular, improving the sexual and mental health of queer men of colour and increasing accurate visibility and representation for Black queer men. His word of the day is SHAME. TW: This episode contains discussion of suicide CONNECT WITH PHIL: I: @idios

Jun 6, 2022 • 7:23

Ruby Clyde | FIGHT

Ruby Clyde | FIGHT

Ruby Clyde is a comedian and writer from South London, via Southern California. As part of double act Shelf, Ruby performs at theatres and festivals across the UK. Shelf have been nominated for The Musical Comedy Awards and The Funny Women Awards and their work has over 1 million views on BBC3. They are co-founders of The LOL Word, a comedy night for queer women, trans, and nonbinary comedians with a regular slot at Soho Theatre. Their word of the day is FIGHT. CONNECT WITH RUBY: T: @

Jun 5, 2022 • 4:37

Damian Kerlin | FAMILY

Damian Kerlin | FAMILY

Damian Kerlin is a UK LGBT+ blogger bringing you the latest news, campaigns and discussions told through his lived experience as a gay adoptive parent. He has written articles for Gay Boy Bible, Adoption UK and Adoption Wales, and has been featured on The Adoption and Fostering Podcast. His word of the day is FAMILY. CONNECT WITH DAMIAN: T: @damianKerlin #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptio

Jun 4, 2022 • 6:22

Paula Brett | CONNECTION

Paula Brett | CONNECTION

Paula Brett is a theatremaker, actor, puppeteer, singer and voiceover artist. They regularly gig as cabaret character Cava Charley, and recently appeared in a documentary following the formation of the UK's first professional trans choir. Their word of the day is CONNECTION. CONNECT WITH PAULA BRETT I: @paulabrettoffical T: @PaulaPerla #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contri

Jun 3, 2022 • 6:42

Jen Ives | INTERSECTIONALITY

Jen Ives | INTERSECTIONALITY

Jen is a stand-up comedian and writer. She has written for BBC Radio 4 Extra, Dave, Pulped, as well as writing & performing in the multi-award nominated SeanceCast for HatTrick Productions and a sketch for Channel 4. A nominee and finalist for many comedy awards, Jen was also featured in an article for The New York Times about trans comedians in Britain. Her word of the day is INTERSECTIONALITY. CONNECT WITH JEN: T: @jenivescomedian #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifest

Jun 2, 2022 • 5:50

Samra Mayanja | WATER

Samra Mayanja | WATER

Samra Mayanja is an artist and writer. Spanning drawing and writing, performance and film, her work is an effort to commune disparate voices. Her word of the day is WATER. #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound designed and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with lead producer Bea Duncan, producer Francesca Turauskis and production man

Jun 1, 2022 • 10:02

Shivani Dave | HISTORY

Shivani Dave | HISTORY

Shivani is a journalist, broadcaster and physicist. They present music radio shows on Virgin Radio Chilled and news coverage via OpenlyNews on TikTok for the  Thompson Reuters Foundation. Shivani is also a producer for the award-winning, independent LGBTQ+ history podcast, The Log Books. Shivani is in the Radio Academy's 30 under 30 and the Attitude 101 Honours list. Their word of the day is HISTORY. CONNECT WITH SHIVANI: I: @dah_vey T: @ShivaniDave #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30

May 31, 2022 • 5:51

Khaoula Karaweigh | DISCOMFORT

Khaoula Karaweigh | DISCOMFORT

Khaoula Karaweigh is a visual artist, activist and founding member of the Free Feminist Union (UFL) in Morroco. Her artistic work strives to explore the potential of subjugated women. Her word of the day for Anthems Women 2021 was DISCOMFORT. TW: Sexual Harrassment  CONNECT WITH KHAOULA: I: @khaoula.b.karaweigh #AnthemsWomen2022 is a collection of 7 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women brought out of the Anthems vault.

Mar 7, 2022 • 9:58

Reece Lyons | VISIBILITY

Reece Lyons | VISIBILITY

Reece Lyons is a writer, performer, spoken word artist and Roundhouse Resident Artist where her work has previously gone viral and has been watched by over 4 million people online. She has appeared in Overflow at The Bush Theatre, Life & Rhymes on Sky Arts and HANNA on Amazon Prime. Reece was a 2019 BBC Edinburgh Fringe Poetry Slam finalist. Her word of the day for Anthems Pride 2021 was VISIBILITY. CONNECT WITH REECE: I: @reecelyons_ T: @reecelyons_ #AnthemsWomen2022 is

Mar 6, 2022 • 8:51

Momtaz Begum-Hossian	| COLOUR

Momtaz Begum-Hossian | COLOUR

Momtaz Begum-Hossain is Colour Expert and award-winning Journalist. Her third book, Hello Rainbow: Brighten Your Life and Mind with Colour Therapy, will be published Autumn 2021. She’s travelled the world in search of colour, which inspired her to create the Hello Hue philosophy; a seven-point guide for how to use colour to boost your mood and mental wellbeing. She’s also the Host of The Desi Woman Podcast. Her word of the day for Anthems Women 2021 was COLOUR. CONNECT WITH MOMTAZ BEGUM-HO

Mar 5, 2022 • 12:42

Danielle Bainbridge | LEFTOVERS

Danielle Bainbridge | LEFTOVERS

Danielle Bainbridge is an Assistant Professor of Theatre & Performance Studies at Northwestern University. She is also a creative writer, playwright and web series host. Her word of the day for Anthems Women 2021 was LEFTOVERS. CONNECT WITH DANIELLE BAINBRIDGE: T: @quirkyprofessor #AnthemsWomen2022 is a collection of 7 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women brought out of the Anthems vault. This is a Broccol

Mar 4, 2022 • 7:13

Abbi Greenland | UNCERTAINTY

Abbi Greenland | UNCERTAINTY

Abbi Greenland is a performer and theatre maker. She is ⅓ of the physical theatre company RashDash, an associate company of the Royal Exchange Theatre. She has performed up and down the country from London to Edinburgh to Manchester.  Her word of the day in March 2020 was Uncertainty.  CW: This episode contains discussion of abortion.  CONNECT WITH ABBI:  I: @abbigreenland #AnthemsWomen2022 is a collection of 7 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written

Mar 3, 2022 • 6:34

Masuma Ahuja | JOY

Masuma Ahuja | JOY

Masuma Ahuja is a journalist who has covered US politics and elections, the refugee crisis, the Olympics, women’s lives around the world, and more for platforms such as CNN and the Washington Post. She is the author of GIRLHOOD, a book documenting the lives of teenage girls around the world for Algonquin Books. She was part of the team that was awarded the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service for coverage of the NSA. For Anthems Women 2021 her word of the day was JOY. CONNECT WITH MASUMA

Mar 2, 2022 • 7:44

Evelyn Mok | NARRATIVE

Evelyn Mok | NARRATIVE

Evelyn Mok is a comedian, actress and writer. Her work centres on questioning the norms of convention and breaking the mould of what it means to be a woman of colour in comedy. She has been featured in the Guardian, BBC and TimeOut. Her word of the day for Anthems Women 2021 was NARRATIVE. CONNECT WITH EVELYN: T: @EvelynMok I: @EvelynMok This episode is dedicated to Soon Chung Park, Hyun Jung Grant, Suncha Kim, Yong Yue, Delaine Ashley Yaun, Paul Andre Michels, Xiaojie Tan and Daoyou

Mar 1, 2022 • 15:57

Introducing: We Were Always Here

Introducing: We Were Always Here

Have you been missing Anthems? Us too, but we're delighted to introduce We Were Always Here our new weekly documentary series we think you'll love. The series explores the history of the UK AIDS pandemic from the perspective of those most marginalized communities. These are stories of loss, activism, rage and resilience, and most importantly - community. Hosted by HIV activist and sexual health worker Marc Thompson If you'd like to hear more follow the series here by searching 'We were

Oct 28, 2021 • 0:44

Alim Kheraj | EUPHORIA

Alim Kheraj | EUPHORIA

Alim Kheraj is a freelance writer and editor from London, whose work has focused on the intersection of queerness and popular culture. His writing has appeared in The Guardian, GQ, the i, The Observer, i-D, Vice, Gay Times, and Time Out. His first book, Queer London, is a guide to LGBTQ+ London past and present is available now. His word of the day is EUPHORIA. CONNECT WITH ALIM: I: @alimkheraj T: @alimkheraj #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories,

Jun 29, 2021 • 6:42

Ella Otomewo | STILLNESS

Ella Otomewo | STILLNESS

Ella Otomewo is a poet, performer, and educator who found her voice in the spoken word community; but now writes for both the page and the stage. Some 2021 credits include: Contact Theatre, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, Art with Heart, Coalesce Dance Theatre, and Festival of Libraries (Manchester City of Literature). Her word of the day is STILLNESS. CONNECT WITH ELLA: I: @ella.otomewo T: @EllaOtomewo #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems

Jun 28, 2021 • 5:43

Benjamin Yellowitz | ADRENALINE

Benjamin Yellowitz | ADRENALINE

Benjamin Yellowitz is a Musician, Producer and Sound Designer who works with Broccoli Productions. During his 10 years in music and audio, Benjamin has attempted to normalise his pansexuality from both the stage and behind the scenes. As a multi-instrumentalist he specialises in merging organic sounds with electronic production. His word of the day is ADRENALINE. CONNECT WITH BENJAMIN: I: @benjaminyellowitz T: @benyellowitz #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, spe

Jun 27, 2021 • 8:46

Joanie Evans | PARTICIPATION

Joanie Evans | PARTICIPATION

Joanie Evans is the Co-President of the Federation of Gay Games. Originally from Birmingham, Joanie moved to London in the late 1980s, joining Hackney Women’s Football Club - the first out LGBTQ+ team in Europe. In 2019, Joanie was nominated for Outstanding Contribution to LGBT+ Life at the British LGBT Awards and won an Administration Award from the Football Black List. Her word of the day is PARTICIPATION. CONNECT WITH JOANIE: I: @joanreggae T: @EvansJoanie #AnthemsPride is a colle

Jun 26, 2021 • 6:30

Roshaante Anderson | SOUL

Roshaante Anderson | SOUL

Roshaante is an Intersex activist, model and Youtuber. He has been featured in the likes of Vice, Pink News, Dazed, AZ Magazine and Channel 4. His word of the day is SOUL. CONNECT WITH ROSHAANTE: I: @roshaante #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound designed and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muha

Jun 25, 2021 • 5:19

Queer House Party | GRASSROOTS

Queer House Party | GRASSROOTS

Queer House Party is an award-winning virtual LGBTIQ+ party showcasing performers and DJs from in an accessible online community space.. After DJing and throwing parties across the UK, housemates, activists, and community organisers Harry Gay, Wacha and Passer came together on the first Friday of lockdown to throw an online party to give Queers across the globe a sense of release and community whilst in isolation. With politics and activism central to their parties, the space is not onl

Jun 24, 2021 • 7:30

Denai Moore | TRYING

Denai Moore | TRYING

Denai Moore is a genre-bending artist and Chef, who has carved her own lane in the UK music industry for several years. Her piercing soul vocal first commanded attention on SBTRKT's 2014 album Wonder Where We Land when she was just 21, and since then, the British-Jamaican artist has made waves with her solo releases. As a chef she started Dee's Table in 2017 as a way of connecting her nostalgia of Jamaican flavours, with the modern and expansive cuisine that she draws her inspiration from. He

Jun 23, 2021 • 5:46

Lex Shu Chan | BEAUTY

Lex Shu Chan | BEAUTY

Lex Shu Chan is a lawyer in the fashion publishing industry, a diversity and inclusion leader and writer. They are also co-founder of Sachiko & Shu, and have recently released their first charity cookbook "Recipes Against Racism" in collaboration with London restaurants to fundraise for not-for-profits in support of the UK's East and South East Asian (ESEA) communities. Their word of the day is BEAUTY. CONNECT WITH LEX: I: @lexshuchan #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original

Jun 22, 2021 • 7:27

Ryan K. Russell | LIMINAL

Ryan K. Russell | LIMINAL

Ryan K. Russell is a professional football player in the NFL, a published poet, essayist, and artist. In August of 2019, Russell made history by becoming the first out active NFL player to identify as bisexual. A decorated defensive end, he has played for the Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His word of the day is LIMINAL. CONNECT WITH RYAN: I: @rkrelentless T: @RKRelentless #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries w

Jun 21, 2021 • 6:56

Radam Ridwan | SPACE

Radam Ridwan | SPACE

Radam Ridwan is a queer non-binary multi-disciplinary artist from Indonesian origins. Radam's work centers on QTIPOC empowerment and has been published internationally with features in VICE, Vogue Italia, Gal-dem, Gay Times, and King Kong Magazine. Their word of the day is SPACE. CONNECT WITH RADAM: I: @radamridwan T: @radamridwan #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors

Jun 20, 2021 • 7:56

Daniel Walker | INVISIBLE

Daniel Walker | INVISIBLE

Daniel Walker is an engineer, YouTuber, and asexual activist. He has a YouTube channel - Slice of Ace - and volunteers with the Asexual Visibility and Education Network (AVEN), Daniel works to educate others about asexuality the lesser known facet of the LGBT+ community. His word of the day is INVISIBLE. CONNECT WITH DANIEL: T: @SliceOfAce #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ co

Jun 19, 2021 • 8:48

Tori Tsui | NUANCE

Tori Tsui | NUANCE

Tori Tsui is a climate justice activist and mental health advocate. Tori is also a co-founder of the initiative, Bad Activist Collective, in which she started with her two friends, discussing how to navigate the pressures of perfect activism in an imperfect world. Her word of the day is NUANCE. CONNECT WITH TORI: I: @toritsui_ T: @toritsui #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ con

Jun 18, 2021 • 5:32

Oz Ismail | IDENTITY

Oz Ismail | IDENTITY

Oz Ismail is a neuroscientist studying dementia. He is an advocate for improving diversity and addressing racial inequality, and co-founded the Minorities in STEM network. He is also passionate about raising LGBTQ+ voices both within science and ethnic minority groups. Oz co-hosts science podcast "Why Aren't You A Doctor Yet?" which tells compelling and diverse stories, combining science and tech with popular culture and comedy. His word of the day is IDENTITY. CONNECT WITH OZ: I: @ozy_is

Jun 17, 2021 • 9:33

Nadine Artois | RESPONSIBILITY

Nadine Artois | RESPONSIBILITY

Nadine Artois is a cultural consultant and multi-disciplinary artist who has been working at the intersection of nightlife and intentional spaces since 2014 with a focus on carving space for marginalised voices within music, art and festivals. They co-founded Pxssy Palace in 2015, a collective that creates spaces which prioritise womxn, trans and non binary people of colour. Nadine was named one of the Top 1000 Londoner Influencers in The Standard’s 2019 Power Progress List. Within Pxssy Palace

Jun 16, 2021 • 5:58

Le Fil | SCULPTURE

Le Fil | SCULPTURE

Le Fil is a Huddersfield-born, British-Chinese multidisciplinary pop singer-songwriter and artist. As part of genderqueer collective Sink The Pink, he has performed around the world, including touring with Spice Girl Melanie C. Le Fil spreads his androgynous vision through collaborations with many global brands such as Toyota and Smirnoff, and has written articles for The Guardian, Attitude Magazine and Wallpaper*. His word of the day is SCULPTURE. CONNECT WITH LE FIL: I: @iamlefil T: @iamLeFi

Jun 15, 2021 • 10:41

Rory Boyle | POSITIVITY

Rory Boyle | POSITIVITY

Rory Boyle is podcast host, radio presenter and Production Assistant at Broccoli Productions. He currently hosts and produces Queer Ear, which highlights issues that don’t get enough mainstream attention and Lights, Camera, Melodrama!, which chronicles the highs and lows of The X Factor. He has hosted live events at the Royal Albert Hall and Roundhouse. His word of the day is POSITIVITY. CW: This episode contains discussion of homophobia and hate crime. CONNECT WITH RORY: I: @mrroryb

Jun 14, 2021 • 8:52

Jason Kwan | POTENTIAL

Jason Kwan | POTENTIAL

Jason Kwan is a dark-pop singer songwriter. Through his music, he champions queer-Asian narratives and tells vulnerable stories through broody glam rock ballads. Named 'Asian on the rise' by Attitude Magazine, Jason's theatrical performance style and music has been taking over the London music scene. Alongside his music, Jason also works at akt, a charity supporting LGBTQ+ young people who are experiencing homelessness in the UK. His word of the day is POTENTIAL. CW: This episode cont

Jun 13, 2021 • 8:03

Jazmine Flowers | FLUID

Jazmine Flowers | FLUID

Jazmine Flowers is a singer, songwriter, producer and instrumentalist. Her debut single ‘Awkward’ was released in early 2021, and has seen support from the likes of BBC Introducing, BBC Radio 1Xtra and Equate magazine, and her new single “This Isn't Happiness” was released at the start of June. Her word of the day is FLUID. CONNECT WITH JAZMINE: I: @jazmineflowers_ T: @jazmineflowers_ #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries

Jun 12, 2021 • 7:11

SISTREN | CHOICE

SISTREN | CHOICE

SISTREN are a collective consisting of Deji Tiwo, Babirye Bukilwa and Michelle Tiwo. They are  laser-focused on telling stories relevant to queer black women like them. They’ve been making podcasts since 2015. They’ve run safe -sex, toxic-love, and self-empowerment workshops at colleges, as well as hosting parties and teaching poetry. The trio currently have a show on foundation.fm. Their word of the day is CHOICE. CONNECT WITH SISTREN: I: @sistrenofficial T: @Sistrenofficial #Anthem

Jun 11, 2021 • 7:24

Rivkah Reyes | SABOTEUR

Rivkah Reyes | SABOTEUR

Rivkah Reyes is a Filipina Jewish actor, writer, singer, and the host of ‘Where Are We Now?’ a podcast where former child stars get to connect, chat, and kiki. They were a part of the School of Rock cast in 2003. Their word of the day is SABOTEUR. CW: This episode contains discussion of mental health, substance abuse and suicide. CONNECT WITH RIVKAH: I: @rivkah.reyes T: @rivkahreyes #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries

Jun 10, 2021 • 6:29

Mohsin Zaidi | FEAR

Mohsin Zaidi | FEAR

Mohsin Zaidi is an award-winning author, speaker, broadcaster and lawyer. His memoir, A Dutiful Boy was named Guardian, GQ and New Statesman Book of the Year, providing a personal insight into issues of diversity and inclusion, mental health and justice. Mohsin sits on the board of Stonewall and is listed by The Financial Times as a top future LGBT leader. His word of the day is FEAR. CONNECT WITH MOHSIN: I: @mohsinzaidi_ldn T: @mohsinzaidi_ldn #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 ori

Jun 9, 2021 • 8:47

Michael Chakraverty | QUIET

Michael Chakraverty | QUIET

Michael Chakraverty is a writer, podcaster and social media personality. He is the co-host of menkind podcast and a columnist for Metro. Michael was also a contestant on the 2019 series of The Great British Bake Off. His word of the day is QUIET. CONNECT WITH MICHAEL: I: @mschakraverty T: @mschakraverty #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created

Jun 8, 2021 • 6:32

Amazin LêThi | CHAMPION

Amazin LêThi | CHAMPION

Amazin LêThi is a global LGBTQ advocate, keynote speaker, athlete and cultural change leader. She is the only Asian LGBTQ Athlete in the world to simultaneously hold multiple LGBTQ sports ambassador roles across the world. She is the global ambassador to organisations; Stonewall UK, Athlete Ally, Copenhagen2021, Federation Gay Games, Pride House 2022 Commonwealth Games and Vietnam Relief Services. She has been honoured by many titles including GLAAD, Human Rights Campaign, 2020 Global Changemake

Jun 7, 2021 • 7:07

Michael Arceneaux | REFLECTION

Michael Arceneaux | REFLECTION

Michael Arceneaux is a Houston-bred, Howard University-educated writer. He is the New York Times bestselling author of I Can’t Date Jesus: Love, Sex, Family, Race, and Other Reasons I’ve Put My Faith in Beyoncé and I Don’t Want To Die Poor. His word of the day is REFLECTION. CONNECT WITH MICHAEL: I: @youngsinick T: @youngsinick #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors an

Jun 6, 2021 • 6:17

Livia Kojo Alour (MisSa) | OVERCOMING

Livia Kojo Alour (MisSa) | OVERCOMING

Livia Kojo Alour (previously known as MisSa) is a variety star, internationally recognised sword swallower, singer, poet and exhibited artist. Voted ‘Most Influential Burlesque Performer in Europe’ in 2018, Livia currently focuses on spoken word and singing framed into experimental theatre. She has developed an active voice globally supporting black performance art and creating community within the international black queer arts scene. Her word of the day is OVERCOMING. CONNECT WITH LIVIA:

Jun 5, 2021 • 11:32

Xandice Armah | SINCERE

Xandice Armah | SINCERE

Xandice (aka DJ Xzan) is a non-binary DJ from London and Co-founder of Gal Pals, an LGBTQ+ club night centering queer women, trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming people. They have supported the likes of Big Freedia, JD Samson, Anna Calvi, MNEK and Mabel, as well as playing at Glastonbury on the Sisterhood stage (the only women and non-binary stage at the festival), Primavera Sound, Brighton Pride, and touring with Mykki Blanco in the UK and Europe. Their word of the day is SINCERE.

Jun 4, 2021 • 6:19

Judy Shepard | ALLY

Judy Shepard | ALLY

Judy Shepard is the founding president of the Matthew Shepard Foundation Board of Directors, and served as its first executive director as well, from 1999 to 2009. In October 1998, Judy and Dennis Shepard lost their 21-year-old son, Matthew, to a murder motivated by anti-gay hate. Judy and Dennis decided to turn their grief into action, establishing the Matthew Shepard Foundation to carry on Matthew’s legacy. In her continuing role as board president, she travels across the nation speaking to au

Jun 3, 2021 • 8:32

Aedo | COURAGE

Aedo | COURAGE

Aedo is an activist, a youth ambassador for The Outside Project, and one of the founders of pop-up cafe space Cafe Queero. Their word of the day is COURAGE. #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound designed and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle. The artwork is

Jun 2, 2021 • 5:40

Reece Lyons | VISIBILITY

Reece Lyons | VISIBILITY

Reece Lyons is a writer, performer, spoken word artist and Roundhouse Resident Artist where her work has previously gone viral and has been watched by over 4 million people online. She has appeared in Overflow at The Bush Theatre, Life & Rhymes on Sky Arts and HANNA on Amazon Prime. Reece was a 2019 BBC Edinburgh Fringe Poetry Slam finalist. Her word of the day is VISIBILITY. CONNECT WITH REECE: I: @reecelyons_ T: @reecelyons_ #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifest

Jun 1, 2021 • 8:51

Tanaka Mhishi | BELONGING

Tanaka Mhishi | BELONGING

Tanaka Mhishi is a poet, playwright and performer who makes issue based work, covering topics such as sexual violence, masculinity, biphobia and race. His work has been featured in content for BBC 3, Shambala Festival, The Brighton Fringe Festival, Hammer and Tongue Brighton. He is poet in residence for the Consent Collective. His word of the day is BELONGING. CONNECT WITH TANAKA: I: @tanakamhishi T: @TKtheTwit #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, storie

May 31, 2021 • 7:49

Introducing: Anthems Pride

Introducing: Anthems Pride

#AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors and allies. It was created, sound designed and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle . The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 24, 2021 • 0:29

Introducing: Zombiemum

Introducing: Zombiemum

Hi Anthems listeners, here's a podcast we think you'll love; it's called Zombiemum. When writer and illustrator Laura Dockrill first became a mum, the experience was life changing - but not in the way she was expecting. She woke up on her first Mother’s Day in a psychiatric ward, without a clue where she was, separated from her newborn, with a diagnosis of postpartum psychosis. Since her experience, she’s been on a mission to uncover the psychological effects of bringing a small person

Apr 1, 2021 • 10:06

Dylema | POETRY

Dylema | POETRY

Dylema is one of the UK’s leading spoken word artists. She is the founder of Contemporary Jazz group, The Dylema Collective and creator of transformative poetry workshop, The Pancake Business. She has been featured by the Guardian, BBC and BET. Her word of the day is POETRY. CONNECT WITH DYLEMA: I: @dylema__ T: @Dylema_ #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. This is a Broccoli Produ

Mar 30, 2021 • 6:51

Gabby Edlin | HERITAGE

Gabby Edlin | HERITAGE

Gabby Edlin is the CEO and founder of Bloody Good Period, a charity providing menstrual products for refugees, asylum seekers & those who can’t afford them. She is also a presenter on Foundation FM. Her word of the day is HERITAGE. CONNECT WITH GABBY EDLIN: I: @gabbyedlin #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. This is a Broccoli Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc

Mar 29, 2021 • 8:57

Sarah Savage | PASSING

Sarah Savage | PASSING

Sarah Savage is a writer, public speaker and Trans Pride Brighton trustee. She is the author of children’s books He’s My Mom!, She's My Dad! and Are You a Boy or a Girl? Her word of the day is PASSING. CONNECT WITH SARAH SAVAGE: T: @ohsarahsavage I: @ohsarahsavage #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. This is a Broccoli Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi

Mar 28, 2021 • 9:18

Sarah-Jane Crawford | PREGNANT

Sarah-Jane Crawford | PREGNANT

Sarah-Jane Crawford is a TV and radio presenter, actress, voice-over artist, and DJ. She is currently a host on The Hits radio station and The E! Network. Her word of the day is PREGNANT CONNECT WITH SARAH-JANE: T: @djsarahjane I: @sarahjanecrawford #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. This is a Broccoli Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi

Mar 28, 2021 • 3:44

Guilaine Kinouani | HOME

Guilaine Kinouani | HOME

Guilaine is the director and founder of Race Reflections. As psychologist and clinician, she has over 15 years experience working with issues of equality and justice. As an educator, Guilaine teaches critical psychology and black studies to undergraduates. She is also the author of Living While Black, which shares the lived experience of various manifestations of racism. Her word of the day is HOME. CONNECT WITH GUILAINE: T: @KGuilaine #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original mani

Mar 27, 2021 • 5:30

Georgina Lawton | NOSTALGIA

Georgina Lawton | NOSTALGIA

Georgina Lawton is a writer and public speaker. Her book, Raceless was listed as the Best of 2021 in the Evening Standard. She has also written Black Girls Take World - the global travel bible for young women of colour. Her word of the day is NOSTALGIA. CONNECT WITH GEORGINA: T: @georginalawton I: @georginalawton_ #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. This is a Broccoli Production.

Mar 26, 2021 • 9:21

Evelyn Mok | NARRATIVE

Evelyn Mok | NARRATIVE

Evelyn Mok is a comedian, actress and writer. Her work centres on questioning the norms of convention and breaking the mould of what it means to be a woman of colour in comedy. She has been featured in the Guardian, BBC and TimeOut. Her word of the day is NARRATIVE. CONNECT WITH EVELYN: T: @EvelynMok I: @EvelynMok This episode is dedicated to Soon Chung Park, Hyun Jung Grant, Suncha Kim, Yong Yue, Delaine Ashley Yaun, Paul Andre Michels, Xiaojie Tan and Daoyou Feng. #AnthemsWomen is

Mar 25, 2021 • 15:57

Lava La Rue | DUALITY

Lava La Rue | DUALITY

Lava La Rue is a musician from West London, who makes personal hip-hop centred around their city and the fightback against gentrification. Their word of the day is DUALITY. CONNECT WITH LAVA: T: @lavalarue I: @lavalarue #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. This is a Broccoli Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 24, 2021 • 6:59

Coco Khan | COMFORT

Coco Khan | COMFORT

Coco Khan is a Columnist, Feature Writer and Commissioning Editor who has had her work featured in the Guardian and BBC. She has contributed to the books The Good Immigrant and It’s Not About The Burka. Her word of the day is COMFORT. CONNECT WITH COCO: T: @cocobyname I: @cocobyname #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. This is a Broccoli Production. Learn more about your ad choices

Mar 23, 2021 • 10:51

Khaoula Karaweigh | DISCOMFORT

Khaoula Karaweigh | DISCOMFORT

Khaoula Karaweigh is a visual artist, activist and founding member of the Free Feminist Union (UFL) in Morroco. Her artistic work strives to explore the potential of subjugated women. Her word of the day is DISCOMFORT. TW: Sexual Harrassment  CONNECT WITH KHAOULA: I: @khaoula.b.karaweigh #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. This is a Broccoli Production. Resources  Cruse Be

Mar 22, 2021 • 9:58

Shanae Dennis | UNDERESTIMATE

Shanae Dennis | UNDERESTIMATE

Shanae Dennis is a mother, freelance journalist and Research Manager at NIHR for Industry, a dedicated channel for sharing news for the life sciences industry. Her word of the day is UNDERESTIMATE. CONNECT WITH SHANAE: T: @Shanaedennis_ I: @Shanaedennis_ #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. This is a Broccoli Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a

Mar 21, 2021 • 6:26

Roshni Goyate | UNLEARN

Roshni Goyate | UNLEARN

Roshni Goyate is a writer and co-founder of The Other Box, an award-winning diversity and inclusion company educating businesses on bias. Her word of the day is UNLEARN. CONNECT WITH ROSHNI GOYATE: T: @roshnigoyate I: @roshnigoyate #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. This is a Broccoli Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 20, 2021 • 7:11

Momtaz Begum-Hossain | COLOUR

Momtaz Begum-Hossain | COLOUR

Momtaz Begum-Hossain is Colour Expert and award-winning Journalist. Her third book, Hello Rainbow: Brighten Your Life and Mind with Colour Therapy, will be published Autumn 2021. She’s travelled the world in search of colour, which inspired her to create the Hello Hue philosophy; a seven-point guide for how to use colour to boost your mood and mental wellbeing. She’s also the Host of The Desi Woman Podcast. Her word of the day is COLOUR. CONNECT WITH MOMTAZ BEGUM-HOSSAIN: T: @momtazbh

Mar 19, 2021 • 12:42

Lauren Mahon | FUTURE

Lauren Mahon | FUTURE

Lauren Mahon is a writer, podcaster and cancer survivor. To change the perception that cancer is a disease for the over fifties, Lauren created the hashtag #GIRLvsCANCER. Her work has tackled taboos, creating a better understanding of the challenges facing those diagnosed with cancer in their 20’s and 30’s. Her word of the day is FUTURE. CONNECT WITH LAUREN MAHON: T: @iAmLaurenMahon I: @iAmLaurenMahon W: https://girlvscancer.co.uk #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifest

Mar 18, 2021 • 9:03

April Reign | TIME

April Reign | TIME

April Reign is a Cultural Marketing Expert, Reigny Day Jobs creator and co-founder of She Will Rise, a movement to get the first Black woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. In 2015, #OscarsSoWhite began as a Twitter hashtag following April’s online reaction to the nominations announcement for the Academy Awards. Her word of the day is TIME. CONNECT WITH APRIL REIGN: T: @ReignOfApril I: @ReignOfApril #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poem

Mar 17, 2021 • 7:33

Dr Rhona Boyle | BELIEF

Dr Rhona Boyle | BELIEF

Dr Rhona Boyle is a junior doctor working for the NHS. Her word of the day is BELIEF. CONNECT WITH RHONA BOYLE: T: @vegetician #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. This is a Broccoli Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 16, 2021 • 6:56

Helen Zaltzman | TOURIST

Helen Zaltzman | TOURIST

Helen Zaltzman is a writer, broadcaster and podcaster. She produces the linguistics podcast The Allusionist, the entertainment podcast Answer Me This!, and the Veronica Mars recap podcast Veronica Mars Investigations. Her word of the day is TOURIST. CONNECT WITH HELEN ZALTZMAN: T: @HelenZaltzman I: @HelenZaltzman #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. This is a Broccoli Production.

Mar 15, 2021 • 7:10

Annique Simpson | BLISS

Annique Simpson | BLISS

Annique Simpson is a freelance journalist based in London with a special interest in music, Black British female experience and wellness. She is also an award-winning Change Communications Business Partner in the property sector. Her word of the day is BLISS. CONNECT WITH ANNIQUE SIMPSON: T: @annique_simpson #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. This is a Broccoli Production. Learn

Mar 14, 2021 • 6:54

Bishi | INTERSECTION

Bishi | INTERSECTION

Bishi is a musician and the founder of WITCiH: The Women in Technology Creative Industries Hub, a platform elevating Women in Tech. She launched the podcast 'Creative Women in Tech,' in May 2020. An advocate for inclusivity in the music industry & the gender equality of women in tech, she is currently an ambassador for the Featured Artists Coalition and on the board of directors for The F-List. Her word of the day is INTERSECTION. CONNECT WITH BISHI: T: @bishi_official I: @bishiof

Mar 13, 2021 • 9:15

Rhyannon Styles | MATURITY

Rhyannon Styles | MATURITY

Rhyannon Styles is a journalist, performer and theatre maker. She has contributed words to i-D, Broadly, and Sunday Times Style magazines. From 2015 - 2017 Rhyannon was ELLE UK’s transgender columnist. Her word of the day is MATURITY. CW: This podcast contains discussion of substance abuse and suicide. Listener discretion is advised.  CONNECT WITH RHYANNON STYLES: T: @rhyannonstyles I: @@rhyannon_styles #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poem

Mar 12, 2021 • 7:41

Charly Cox | RESILIENCE

Charly Cox | RESILIENCE

Charly Cox is a poet and mental health ambassador. She has authored UK bestselling poetry and prose debut collection ‘She Must Be Mad’ and ‘Validate Me: A Life of Code-dependency’, which reflected on her experiences of social media addiction. Her word of the day is RESILIENCE. CONNECT WITH CHARLY COX: T: @charlycox1 I: @charlycox1 #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. This is a Bro

Mar 11, 2021 • 4:06

Danielle Bainbridge | LEFTOVERS

Danielle Bainbridge | LEFTOVERS

Danielle Bainbridge is an Assistant Professor of Theatre & Performance Studies at Northwestern University. She is also a creative writer, playwright and web series host. Her word of the day is LEFTOVERS. CONNECT WITH DANIELLE BAINBRIDGE: T: @quirkyprofessor #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. This is a Broccoli Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice

Mar 10, 2021 • 7:13

Dr Soph | HUMAN

Dr Soph | HUMAN

Dr Soph is a Clinical Psychologist and yoga teacher. Skilled in multiple specialist therapeutic interventions, she has supported many people to make genuine change in their lives. Her word of the day is HUMAN. CONNECT WITH DR SOPH: I: @_drsoph #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. This is a Broccoli Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 9, 2021 • 9:24

Suriya Aisha | RECLAIM

Suriya Aisha | RECLAIM

Suriya Aisha is a writer and producer. She is the founder of Unmuted and co-director of Colours Youth Network - both of which are networks for people of colour who identify as LGBTQIA+. Her word of the day is RECLAIM. CONNECT WITH SURIYA AISHA: T: @suriyaaisha I: @suriyaaisha #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. This is a Broccoli Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi

Mar 8, 2021 • 6:34

Almaz Ohene | NORMATIVITY

Almaz Ohene | NORMATIVITY

Almaz Ohene is a journalist and sexual health educator. Founder of ‘Kayleigh Daniels Dated’, a platform combining sexy stories with informative sexual health features, she’s also written for British Vogue, Campaign, Refinery29, Stylist and VICE. She is part of the Decolonising Contraception Collective and is also a Sexual Health Education Facilitator with the School of Sexuality Education. Her word of the day is NORMATIVITY. CONNECT WITH ALMAZ OHENE: T: @almazohene I: @almazohene #Ant

Mar 7, 2021 • 9:00

Anna Sinfield | WORDPLAY

Anna Sinfield | WORDPLAY

Anna Sinfield is a podcast producer, singer and performer. Her word of the day is WORDPLAY. CONNECT WITH ANNA SINFIELD: T: @annasinfield I: @annasinfield Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 6, 2021 • 7:28

Masuma Ahuja | JOY

Masuma Ahuja | JOY

Masuma Ahuja is a journalist who has covered US politics and elections, the refugee crisis, the Olympics, women’s lives around the world, and more for platforms such as CNN and the Washington Post. She is the author of GIRLHOOD, a book documenting the lives of teenage girls around the world for Algonquin Books. She was part of the team that was awarded the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service for coverage of the NSA. Her word of the day is JOY. CONNECT WITH MASUMA AHUJA: T: @masumaa

Mar 5, 2021 • 7:44

Sophia Thakur | POWER

Sophia Thakur | POWER

Sophia Thakur is a spoken word artist who has pushed the boundaries of poetry to inspire varied audiences across the world from Glastonbury to the Ted Talks stage. Her powerful messages have led to participation at events organised by The Guardian, The Royal Family, Channel 4, BBC, Viacom and the Liberal Democrat and Labour party. Her word of the day is POWER. CONNECT WITH SOPHIA THAKUR: T: @sophiathakur I: @sophiathakur #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeche

Mar 4, 2021 • 7:15

Hey Fran Hey | ALONENESS

Hey Fran Hey | ALONENESS

Hey Fran Hey is a wellness advocate based out of New York. After battling a painful chronic illness, she became a spokesperson for more conscious day-to-day living. Her word of the day is ALONENESS. CONNECT WITH HEY FRAN HEY: T: @heyfranhey I: @heyfranhey #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. This is a Broccoli Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/

Mar 3, 2021 • 7:20

Tatum Karmen | MUTABLE

Tatum Karmen | MUTABLE

Tatum Karmen is a presenter, producer, accessibility and inclusion advocate and documentary maker. Her word of the day is MUTABLE. CONNECT WITH TATUM: T: @tatumkarmen I: @tatumkarmen #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. This is a Broccoli Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 2, 2021 • 7:14

Stormy J | GROOVE

Stormy J | GROOVE

Stormy J is a radio broadcaster,  DJ and music journalist. She currently hosts a show at Totally Wired Radio. Her word of the day is GROOVE. CONNECT WITH STORM: @I: @stormyj_music #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. This is a Broccoli Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 1, 2021 • 7:46

Introducing: Anthems Women

Introducing: Anthems Women

#AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women, that celebrate and contemplate what it means to be a woman. Our beauty, our failures, our rich heritage, our rage and our power. Launching March 1st. These Are Our Anthems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 22, 2021 • 0:28

Introducing: Broccoli Book Club

Introducing: Broccoli Book Club

Hi Anthems listeners, here's a podcast we think you'll love; it's called Broccoli Book Club. Hosted by multimedia journalist Diyora Shadijanova.Broccoli Book Club is a ‘real book club’ but within a podcast format. Listeners can follow along month by month where we'll be discussing literature which pushes for inquisitive and forward thinking minds to familiarise themselves with topics they don't usually learn about.The podcast is split in two parts - part one is a group discussion of the

Jan 7, 2021 • 8:56

Tao Gadd

Tao Gadd

Tao Gadd (they/them) is a writer-artist.Gender Euphoria is a limited interview podcast series from Broccoli Content. Hana Walker-Brown speaks to contributors about when they feel most like themselves, what brings them joy and pleasure and their individual journeys to self-acceptance. #IAmEuphoric Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 13, 2020 • 27:58

Ali Afzal

Ali Afzal

Ali Afzal (he/him) is an actor and events manager.Gender Euphoria is a limited interview podcast series from Broccoli Content. Hana Walker-Brown speaks to contributors about when they feel most like themselves, what brings them joy and pleasure and their individual journeys to self-acceptance. #IAmEuphoric Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 12, 2020 • 21:18

Jacob Edward

Jacob Edward

Jacob Edwards (they/them) is a radio presenter for Gaydio.Gender Euphoria is a limited interview podcast series from Broccoli Content. Hana Walker-Brown speaks to contributors about when they feel most like themselves, what brings them joy and pleasure and their individual journeys to self-acceptance. #IAmEuphoric Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 11, 2020 • 22:22

Asifa Lahore

Asifa Lahore

Asifa Lahore (she/her) an activist, performer and Britain’s first out Muslim drag queen.Gender Euphoria is a limited interview podcast series from Broccoli Content. Hana Walker-Brown speaks to contributors about when they feel most like themselves, what brings them joy and pleasure and their individual journeys to self-acceptance. #IAmEuphoric Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 10, 2020 • 29:42

Crystal

Crystal

Crystal (they/them) is a drag performer who appeared on Season 1 of 'RuPaul’s Drag Race UK'Gender Euphoria is a limited interview podcast series from Broccoli Content. Hana Walker-Brown speaks to contributors about when they feel most like themselves, what brings them joy and pleasure and their individual journeys to self-acceptance. #IAmEuphoric Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 9, 2020 • 26:08

Tanya Compas

Tanya Compas

Tanya Compas (she/her) is a multi-award winning youth worker, writer and founder of Exist Loudly. Gender Euphoria is a limited interview podcast series from Broccoli Content. Hana Walker-Brown speaks to contributors about when they feel most like themselves, what brings them joy and pleasure and their individual journeys to self-acceptance. #IAmEuphoric Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 8, 2020 • 25:29

Ben Pechey

Ben Pechey

Ben Pechey (they/them) is a writer, content creator and soon to be author.Gender Euphoria is a limited interview podcast series from Broccoli Content. Hana Walker-Brown speaks to contributors about when they feel most like themselves, what brings them joy and pleasure and their individual journeys to self-acceptance. #IAmEuphoric Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 7, 2020 • 27:42

Introducing Gender Euphoria

Introducing Gender Euphoria

Gender Euphoria is a limited interview podcast series launching on 7th December. Hana Walker-Brown speaks to UK Drag Race Contestant Crystal, Youth Worker and Activist Tanya Compass, Author and Content Creator Ben Pechey and the First Out Muslim Drag Queen Asifa Lahore amongst others about when they feel most like themselves, what brings them joy and pleasure and their induvial journeys to self-acceptance #IAmEuphoric. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 4, 2020 • 1:15

Introducing: This City with Clara Amfo

Introducing: This City with Clara Amfo

Hi Anthems listeners, here's a podcast we think you'll love; it's called This City, hosted by Clara Amfo. The podcast is a love letter to London, revealing the stories behind her guests’ love affair with the capital. In a time where community is more important than ever, these conversations get to the heart of what makes London so special. Season 1 saw brilliant guests like Louis Theroux, Mark Ronson, the Sugababes and Little Simz, and the new season takes a deep-dive into more fascinating names

Nov 3, 2020 • 15:29

Kobi Prempeh | SUPERVENE

Kobi Prempeh | SUPERVENE

He is the chief executive curator at The Fynn, a London based curation studio purposed with celebrating community. In 2019 he was the co-curator of Sweet Harmony at Saatchi Gallery, an artistic interpretation of thirty years of rave culture which promoted emerging and unrecognised artists.His word of the day is SUPERVENE.  CW: This episode contains discussion of themes that some listeners may find distressing. CONNECT WITH KOBI: I: @thefynnstagramT: @TheFynn #AnthemsBlack is a collectio

Oct 29, 2020 • 11:34

Hilary Ineomo-Marcus | ENOUGH

Hilary Ineomo-Marcus | ENOUGH

Hilary Ineomo-Marcus is a broadcaster, entrepreneur and advocate for social justice reforms. His work ranges between partnerships with charity organisations that provide services within prisons and beyond the gate and activism in advocating for prison and social reforms.His word of the day is ENOUGH. CONNECT WITH HILARY: T: @HilaryIMarcus #AnthemsBlack is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional UK Black contri

Oct 27, 2020 • 5:44

Princess K | CONFIDENCE

Princess K | CONFIDENCE

Princess K is an award winning dancer. Her dancing has taken her all around the world, and she was chosen out of thousands to dance on the Pyramid stage alongside Stormzy during his headliner Glastonbury set. Princess K is also a Nike ambassador, and is a confidence advocate, hoping to inspire other young people to harness their own confidence.Her word of the day is CONFIDENCE.  CONNECT WITH PRINCESS K: I: @princesskofficialT: @Iamprincessk01 #AnthemsBlack is a collection of 31 original

Oct 25, 2020 • 14:07

Chanté Joseph | QUIT

Chanté Joseph | QUIT

Chanté Joseph is a freelance writer and digital content producer. She is the host of Reform The Funk’s Talk and Play & Channel 4’s How Not To Be Racist. She frequently writes for platforms including Complex, The Guardian, VICE, Gal-dem and more and in 2018, she wrote her first-ever cover story for Wonderland Magazine interviewing Chloe and Halle. Chanté is also currently writing her first book.Her word of the day is QUIT. CONNECT WITH CHANTÉ: I: @chantayyjayyT: @ChantayyJayy #Anthem

Oct 23, 2020 • 8:07

Karl Lokko | LOVE

Karl Lokko | LOVE

Karl Lokko is a poet, musician and community activist. His experience as a former gang leader led him to work on projects to reform gang culture and fight for social justice, and he is a public speaker at public and charity events including TEDx Talks. He volunteers with the charity Youth in Action and is the ambassador for Big Change.  His word of the day is LOVE.  CONNECT WITH KARL:  I: @karl_lokko T: @Karl_Lokko   #AnthemsBlack is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, p

Oct 21, 2020 • 10:02

Abadesi Osunsade | TECHISH

Abadesi Osunsade | TECHISH

Abadesi Osunsade is a podcaster, author and founder of Hustle Crew. After writing for the Financial Times, she joined the Tech scene - currently she co-hosts the podcast Techish, which is a top 20 Tech podcast on Apple Podcasts, and wrote careers advice book Dream Big. Hustle Hard: The Millennial Woman’s Guide to Success in Tech. Abadesi was recently included in the Financial Times list of Top 100 Influential Leaders in Tech and Tech Nation’s 50 most prominent and influential voices in

Oct 19, 2020 • 7:46

Natasha Benjamin | INSPIRATIONAL

Natasha Benjamin | INSPIRATIONAL

Natasha Benjamin is the founder and director of Free Your Mind CIC, a self care coach and author. Free Your Mind provides Child Domestic Violence & Mental Health support and raises awareness. Natasha was named Inspirational Woman Of The Year at ITV’S 2019 Women Of The Year Awards. Natasha’s word of the day is INSPIRATIONAL.    CW: This episode contains themes that some listeners may find upsetting.  CONNECT WITH NATASHA:  T: @tashakbenjamin   #AnthemsBlack is a collection of 31 original manife

Oct 17, 2020 • 5:55

Temi Mwale | PEACE

Temi Mwale | PEACE

Temi Mwale is a racial justice campaigner and the Founding Director of The 4Front Project, a member-led youth organisation empowering young people and communities to fight for justice, peace and freedom. She focuses on fighting against institutional racism and is passionate about moving towards a world where we use a radically different approach to resolving conflict within society.Her word of the day is PEACE.  CONNECT WITH TEMI: I: @temimwaleT: @TemiMwale #AnthemsBlack is a collection

Oct 15, 2020 • 8:50

Andi Oliver | SPACE

Andi Oliver | SPACE

Andi Oliver is an award winning food presenter, chef and restaurateur. She has appeared on shows including being a judge on the BBC’S Great British Menu, and hosting Beat the Chef and Saturday Kitchen on C4. She launched her award winning restaurant Andi’s in 2016, and in 2020, she launched her newest food project entitled Wadadli Kitchen which showcases Real Caribbean Home Cooking.  Her word of the day is SPACE.  CONNECT WITH ANDI:  I: @andioliver T: @andisn16   #AnthemsBlack is a collection

Oct 13, 2020 • 7:48

Sabrina Grant | HOME

Sabrina Grant | HOME

Sabrina Grant is a presenter who has been on screen for shows on the likes of the BBC, ITV and Channel 4. She has presented shows including award-winning documentary series Supershoppers alongside Anna Richardson, and has started featuring on Lorraine. Sabrina also won an RTS Scotland Award for ‘Best on screen personality’ in 2019.  Her word of the day is HOME.    CONNECT WITH SABRINA:  I: @thesabrinagrant T: @TheSabrinaGrant   #AnthemsBlack is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches,

Oct 11, 2020 • 7:39

Mr London | RESPECT

Mr London | RESPECT

Mr London is a personal trainer and online coach, publishing content across his social media platforms such as Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok to his total 1.3million fans where he shares fitness tips, workouts and motivation. His word of the day is RESPECT. CONNECT WITH MR LONDON: I: @mrlondon.tvT: @MrlondonTV #AnthemsBlack is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional UK Black contributors. It was created, execu

Oct 9, 2020 • 5:47

Afua Hirsch | NARRATIVE

Afua Hirsch | NARRATIVE

rAfua Hirsch is a journalist, best selling author and a former barrister. She has written for publications ranging from the Sunday Times to Vogue, takes part in current affairs programmes including BBC1 Question Time and CNN, and is the author of award winning books including Equal To Everything and Brit(ish): On Race, Identity and Belonging, which won the Royal Society of Literature Jerwood Prize. Afua is also currently the Wallis Annenberg Chair of Journalism at the University of Southern Cali

Oct 7, 2020 • 6:35

Ronke Lawal | ENJOYMENT

Ronke Lawal | ENJOYMENT

Ronke Lawal is the founder Ariatu PR Founder. She has been named one of the Top 400 women of the year in the UK for her work with the Islington Chamber of Commerce, and was a receiver of a Precious Award for Inspirational Leadership. Ronke has been awarded an alumni award from Lancaster University for making a substantial contribution to her field of work and developed an outstanding reputation among her peers.Her word of the day is ENJOYMENT.  CONNECT WITH RONKE: I: @ronke.lawalT: @ron

Oct 5, 2020 • 6:40

Darvina Plante | LIP SERVICE

Darvina Plante | LIP SERVICE

Darvina Plante is a yoga instructor, leading yoga classes and retreats with a strong emphasis on making yoga inclusive. Over the past 16 years she has become trained in Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, Mandala, and Rocket Yoga, studying in places including Puerto Rico and Sri Lanka. Darvina also founded ‘Cultivating Conversations’, a series of events that bring individuals together to discuss how we can make our communities inclusive and empowering for everyone.Her word of the day is LIP SERVICE.

Oct 3, 2020 • 5:44

Renay Richardson | GRATEFUL

Renay Richardson | GRATEFUL

Renay Richadson is CEO and founder of Broccoli Content which she founded in direct response to the lack of opportunities for minority talent both in front and behind the mic.Her word of the day is GRATEFUL. CONNECT WITH RENAY: T: @renayrichI: @renayrich #AnthemsBlack is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional UK Black contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with

Oct 1, 2020 • 5:55

Raymond Antrobus | BOYS

Raymond Antrobus | BOYS

Raymond Antrobus is a poet, editor and educator. He was one of the first recipients of the MA in Spoken Word Education from Goldsmiths University, and has held fellowships from Cave Canem, Complete Works iii and Jerwood Compton Poetry, as well as residencies in deaf and hearing schools around London. Raymond is a founding member of the spoken-word collective Chill Pill, the Keats House Poets Forum and a board member at The Poetry School. This is his first published short story.  His word of the

Sep 29, 2020 • 9:27

Jaja Muhammad | DURABILITY

Jaja Muhammad | DURABILITY

Jaja Muhammad is a producer at Broccoli Content. She formerly worked as a radio journalist and music radio producer.  Her word of the day is DURABILITY.    CONNECT WITH JAJA:  I: @jaja__muhammad T: @jaja__muhammad   #AnthemsBlack is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional UK Black contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan and Jaja Muhammad. The a

Sep 27, 2020 • 4:51

Charlie Dark | LEADERSHIP

Charlie Dark | LEADERSHIP

Charlie Dark is a DJ, writer and the founder of Run Dem Crew, an alternative running club made up of creative minds. Committed to the change and upliftment of the next generation, Run Dem Crew works closely with young people across London providing mentoring and advice along with the opportunity to explore London in a safe, unique, positive and supportive environment.His word of the day is LEADERSHIP. CONNECT WITH CHARLIE: I: @daddydarkrdcT: @daddydarkrdc #AnthemsBlack is a collection o

Sep 25, 2020 • 5:58

Tiwalola Ogunlesi | UNSTOPPABLE

Tiwalola Ogunlesi | UNSTOPPABLE

Tiwalola Ogunlesi is a confidence coach, speaker and the founder of Confident and Killing It, a response to the generation cycle of low self-esteem amongst women and girls. So far, she’s equipped over 2500 women in London, Lagos, New York, Kigali and Johannesburg at The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy For Girls with the tools and knowledge they need to be confident. CONNECT WITH TIWALOLA: I: @tiwalowlaT: @tiwalowla #AnthemsBlack is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stor

Sep 23, 2020 • 9:09

Chris Jammer | GRIEF

Chris Jammer | GRIEF

Chris Jammer is a cambridge graduate, entrepreneur, TV personality, model, Charity Ambassador and active member of the BAME LGBTQ+ community. Chris is also the co-founder of one of the fastest growing Festivals in the UK, Strawberries & Creem, and at 26 was a nominee for Forbes Top 30 under 30.His word of the day is GRIEF.  CW: This episode contains themes some listeners may find upsetting. CONNECT WITH CHRIS: I: @chrisjammerT: @Chris_Jammer #AnthemsBlack is a collection of 31 origi

Sep 21, 2020 • 6:08

Charlie Brinkhurst Cuff | GOOD

Charlie Brinkhurst Cuff | GOOD

Charlie Brinkurst Cuff is a journalist and head of editorial at gal-dem. She is a Guardian freelancer, former weekend editor and writer at Dazed, and has written columns for the likes of the Observer, ipaper and Metro. She is the editor of the book ‘Mother Country: Real Stories of the Windrush Children, a leading exploration of the Windrush Generation. Charlie is also Scott Trust Bursary alumnus, and winner of the 2016 Georgina Henry Award for Innovation in Journalism. Her word of the d

Sep 19, 2020 • 5:04

Tony Phillips | SELFLESSNESS

Tony Phillips | SELFLESSNESS

Tony Phillips is the Chief Content Officer of Broccoli Content, as well as the former Vice President of On Demand Content at WNYC and Commissioning Editor at BBC Radio 4 and the World Service.His word of the day is SELFLESSNESS.  CONNECT WITH TONY: I: @tonyphillips5789T: @tonyphillips40 #AnthemsBlack is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional UK Black contributors. It was created, executive produced and sound

Sep 17, 2020 • 6:56

Moya Lothian-McLean | ROOTLESS

Moya Lothian-McLean | ROOTLESS

Moya Lothian-McLean is a journalist and producer. She specialises in features and opinion writing on politics, technology, pop culture, fitness, gender and race, and has worked across print digital, audio and video for some of the UK’s biggest media outlets, including the BBC, Huck Magazine, gal-dem and The Independent.Her word of the day is ROOTLESS.CONNECT WITH MOYA: I: @moya_lmT: @mlothianmclean#AnthemsBlack is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rall

Sep 15, 2020 • 8:43

Jackson King | MANHOOD

Jackson King | MANHOOD

Jackson King is a writer and creative. Outside of work, he spends his time amplifying and initiating online conversations on race, gender, sexuality and fatphobia. As a black, transgender man, he's committed to facilitating and dreaming of modes of masculinity that reject patriarchy.His word of the day is MANHOOD.  CONNECT WITH JACKSON: I: @itsjacksonbbzT: @itsjacksonbbz #AnthemsBlack is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voic

Sep 13, 2020 • 10:33

Cat Burns | REFLECT

Cat Burns | REFLECT

Cat Burns is a singer songwriter. Since being featured as a 1XTRA ‘Track of The Week’ at the age of just 16, she’s gone to perform at and garner support from places such as BBC Introducing, Latitude Festival, CLASH Magazine and Sofar Sounds, and her second EP ‘Naive’ was released in 2019. Cat has also been awarded MSG London’s up and coming artist of the month award. Her word of the day is REFLECT.  CONNECT WITH CAT: I: @catburnsT: @catburns #AnthemsBlack is a collection of 31 original

Sep 11, 2020 • 5:41

Munya Chawawa | THREAT

Munya Chawawa | THREAT

Munya Chawawa is a writer and comedy content creator. He shares his content across his Instagram, Tiktok, Youtube and Twitter platforms, featuring viral characters such as Jonny Oliver and Unknown P. After hosting on Reprezent Radio, he has gone on to host the BRIT award red carpet and international live stream in 2020, and has appeared on BBC One, Sky News, ITV, E4 and Radio 1Xtra. His word of the day is THREAT.    CONNECT WITH MUNYA:  I: @munyachawawa T: @munyachawawa   #AnthemsBlack is a col

Sep 9, 2020 • 5:33

Axel Kacoutié  | ROOTED

Axel Kacoutié | ROOTED

Axel Kacoutié is an award winning audio artist and poet. He is currently the composer and sound designer of the Guardian's daily news podcast, Today in Focus, and his work has been featured on the BBC, Channel 4 and NOWNESS.   His word of the day is ROOTED.    CONNECT WITH AXEL:  I: @axelkacoutie T: @AxelKacoutie   #AnthemsBlack is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional UK Black contributors. It was created, executiv

Sep 7, 2020 • 5:35

Anisa Farah | BLACK

Anisa Farah | BLACK

Anisa Farah is a content creator and presenter, platforming comedy sketches and videos on YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. Her work has led her to collaborate with brands such as Amazon Prime Video, Parlophone and Disney+. Anisa has hosted stages at Strawberries & Cream festival, and has presented an Instagram X Social Media Week panel talk to promote healthy behaviour on social platforms.  Her word of the day is BLACK.    CONNECT WITH ANISA:  I: @anisafarah_ T: @AnisaFarah_   #AnthemsBlack is a

Sep 5, 2020 • 7:17

Marvyn Harrison | LEADER

Marvyn Harrison | LEADER

Marvyn Harrison is the founder of Dope Black Dads, a digital safe space turned podcast which aims to change the narrative around black fathers through the lens of parenting, marriage, cohabiting, mental health, physical health, politics and more. His word of the day is LEADER.    CONNECT WITH MARVYN:  I: @marvynharrison T: @Marvyn_Harrison   #AnthemsBlack is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional UK Black contributor

Sep 3, 2020 • 9:08

Jade Anouka | LISTEN

Jade Anouka | LISTEN

Jade Anouka is an actor, writer, poet and director. She has performed on both stage and screen with credits including His Dark Materials, Cleaning Up and Turn Up Charlie and recently released her first short film as a writer, director and creator, HER & HER. Her first collection of poems, ‘Eggs On Toast’, was published by Poetry Space. Her word of the day is LISTEN. CONNECT WITH JADE: I: @jadeanouka T: @JadeAnouka#AnthemsBlack is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, sto

Sep 1, 2020 • 7:58

Introducing Anthems Black

Introducing Anthems Black

Broccoli Content is proud to present Anthems Black.  We bring you 31 Episodes, released every other day across September and October written and voiced by exceptional UK Black voices.  Featuring Afua Hirsch, Chris Jammer, Munya Chawawa, Jade Anouka, Charlie Brinkhurst Cuff, Temi Mwale, Raymond Antrobus and many many more. This is Anthems Black.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 12, 2020 • 0:30

Tej Adeleye | BREATHE

Tej Adeleye | BREATHE

Tej is an audio producer and writer. Home for Tej is London where she's been shielding, surrounded by incense gifted to her by a friend and recording into a phone on a stack of books.Her word of the day is Breathe.#AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars W

Aug 4, 2020 • 12:14

Melissa Tutesigensi | LIMINAL

Melissa Tutesigensi | LIMINAL

Melissa is writer, radio producer and recent university graduate. Home for Melissa was her family home in West Yorkshire, but has relocated to London.  Her word of the day is Liminal. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices

Aug 3, 2020 • 6:21

Jade Moira Lawrence | COURAGE

Jade Moira Lawrence | COURAGE

Jade is a poet and writer. Home for Jade is South London where she can watch her son building worlds with his toys. Her word of the day is Courage. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice

Aug 2, 2020 • 6:06

Daniel Rodgers | SOFA

Daniel Rodgers | SOFA

Daniel is fashion producer and writer. Home for Daniel was his family home in West London, but is now East London.  His word of the day is Sofa. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 1, 2020 • 8:01

Ben Pechey | COMPASSION

Ben Pechey | COMPASSION

Ben is a writer, content creator and LGBTQ+ activist. Home for Ben is currently a rural village in East Yorkshire, with their 3 dogs. Their word of the day is Compassion.#AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast

Jul 31, 2020 • 6:52

Christy Ku | ASCENSION

Christy Ku | ASCENSION

Christy is a poet and performer. Home for Christy is her flat, where her kitchen table is adorned with flowers from friends.Her word of the day is Ascension.CW: This episode contains themes that come listeners may find upsetting. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artw

Jul 30, 2020 • 16:23

Kat Pither | KALEIDOSCOPE

Kat Pither | KALEIDOSCOPE

Kat is a writer, yoga teacher and the founder of Yogi Bare yoga studio. Home for Kat is wherever she lays her yoga mat. Her word of the day is Kaleidoscope. CW: This episode contains discussion of mental health.  #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West.

Jul 29, 2020 • 10:14

Lorna Rose Treen | ESCAPE

Lorna Rose Treen | ESCAPE

Lorna Rose is a clown, comedian, audio producer and writer. Home for Lorna Rose is currently with her partner in Brighton, overlooking the sea.Her word of the day is Escape.#AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world.The series was created and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. This episode was sound designed by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West

Jul 28, 2020 • 6:11

Olajumoke Abdullahi | FAMILIAR

Olajumoke Abdullahi | FAMILIAR

Olajumoke is a speaker, writer and co-founder of The Triple Cripples. Home for Olajumoke is London.Her word of the day is Familiar.#AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 27, 2020 • 6:41

Amar Patel | BELONGING

Amar Patel | BELONGING

Amar is a writer and producer. Home for Amar is Catford surrounded by the comforting smell of aloeswood.His word of the day is Belonging.#AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 26, 2020 • 8:14

Tomiwa and Deji Folorunso | AGE

Tomiwa and Deji Folorunso | AGE

Tomiwa and Deji are siblings - Deji is a student studying mass communications, while Tomiwa is a writer, creative and a freelance programme co-ordinator with the Empower Project. Home for them is Edinburgh. Their word of the day is Age.#AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. Th

Jul 25, 2020 • 7:13

Rowan Martin | LOST

Rowan Martin | LOST

Rowan is a copywriter. Home for Rowan is Leeds with her 2 daughters and beagador dog.Her word of the day is Lost.#AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 24, 2020 • 7:16

Kelly Knight | ORANGE

Kelly Knight | ORANGE

Kelly is an english teacher, writer and poet. Home for Kelly used to be Newcastle, but is now her flat in Barcelona with its terracotta tiled terrace. Her word of the day is Orange.#AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West.  Learn more about your ad ch

Jul 23, 2020 • 9:03

Redzi Bernard | PROXIMITY

Redzi Bernard | PROXIMITY

Redzi is a parent and audio maker. Home for Redzi is in Guildford with her family. Her word of the day is Proximity. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world.The series was created and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. This episode was sound designed by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a

Jul 22, 2020 • 6:31

Poppy Medenis | PARADOX

Poppy Medenis | PARADOX

Poppy is a writer who is currently studying for her A-levels. Home for Poppy is with her family in London. Her word of the day is Paradox. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 21, 2020 • 6:04

Kym Oliver | ANAMORPHOSIS

Kym Oliver | ANAMORPHOSIS

Kym is a writer, speaker & Co-Founder of The Triple Cripples - a platform centering the narratives of Black & non-Black POC, living with disabilities. Home for Kym is London.Her word of the day is Anamorphosis.#AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Ma

Jul 20, 2020 • 8:40

Introducing: #QueerAF

Introducing: #QueerAF

If you enjoyed Anthems Pride, we think you'll love #Queer AF by National Student Pride. Eve's story is the first episode of Season Four: "To prepare for my mum's gay wedding, I talked to her about sexuality for the first time". To listen to Part Two, search #QueerAF in podcast apps everywhere.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 2, 2020 • 15:36

Lady Phyll | SOLIDARITY

Lady Phyll | SOLIDARITY

Lady Phyll is the co-founder and executive director of UK Black Pride. She is the executive director of Kaleidoscope, the UK’s leading LGBT rights charity, and is a patron for charity akt. She writes a column for DIVA magazine, and is the co-editor of SistaAnthology. Lady Phyll also sits on the Trade Union Congress’s race relations committee. Her word of the day is Solidarity. CONNECT WITH LADY PHYLL: I: @ladyphyllT: @MsLadyPhyll #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos,

Jul 1, 2020 • 8:35

Dr Will Nutland | GRATITUDE

Dr Will Nutland | GRATITUDE

Dr Will Nutland is a doctor of public health, social researcher and activist. He co-founded Prepster, which aims to educate and agitate for PrEP access in England and beyond and The Love Tank, a not-for-profit promoting health of underserved communities. He is also an honorary assistant professor at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. His word of the day is Gratitude.  CW: This episode contains discussion of violence and language which some listeners may find upsetting.C

Jun 30, 2020 • 7:55

Paula Akpan | UNFURL

Paula Akpan | UNFURL

Paula Akpan is a journalist and writer. She is also the co-creator of Black Girl Festival, an event created to amplify the voices and experiences of Black British women and girls through community based events. She has written for the likes of Teen Vogue, The Independent and VICE UK with work that centres around blackness, queerness and sexual & reproductive justice. Paula has also been listed as one of Forbes 100 Women Founders in Europe To Follow, and was on Elle’s 2019 game-changers list. He

Jun 29, 2020 • 5:00

Simran Uppal | PRAY

Simran Uppal | PRAY

Simran Uppal is a yoga teacher, poet and educator. They teach and write for inclusive yoga charity Yoga Quota, focusing on inclusivity and decolonisation in yoga. Simran is a Barbican Young Poet alum, and has also created theatre for The North Wall and Camden People’s Theatre.Their word of the day is Pray. CONNECT WITH SIMRAN: I: @simransuppalT: @simransuppal #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by except

Jun 28, 2020 • 9:23

Alicia Radage | WILDERNESS

Alicia Radage | WILDERNESS

Alicia Radage is a performance and digital collage artist and photographer. They have taught fine art and theatre at MA and BA level, and are one half of collaboration Radage ▽ Hardaker. They have shown their work across the UK, Europe and India. Their word of the day is Wilderness.  CONNECT WITH ALICIA:  I: @alicia_radage_artist T: @madameradajay   #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ con

Jun 27, 2020 • 9:40

Carrie Lyell | GENTLE

Carrie Lyell | GENTLE

Carrie Lyell is a writer and journalist. She is the editor-in-chief of DIVA Magazine, the leading monthly magazine for LGBTQI women, making her one of only 4 editors in the magazine’s history. Carrie has also written for the likes of Pink Paper, Lesbilicious and The Guardian. Her word of the day is Gentle. CONNECT WITH CARRIE: I: @seej_lyellT: @Seej #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBT

Jun 26, 2020 • 6:00

Freddy McConnell | FUTURE

Freddy McConnell | FUTURE

Freddy McConnell is a journalist, writer and activist. He has written in publications such as The Guardian and The Independent. He is the subject of Seahorse, a documentary detailing his experience of becoming a father as a transgender man, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. Freddy also created and hosted The Guardian podcast ‘Token’, and hosts BBC Sounds podcast ‘Pride and Joy’ about queer parenthood.His word of the day is Future.  CW: This episode contains descriptions of w

Jun 25, 2020 • 8:24

Yasmin Benoit | CONFLICT

Yasmin Benoit | CONFLICT

Yasmin Benoit is a model and activist. As a model, she has walked the runway in the London Queer Fashion Show, and was the first openly asexual woman to appear on the cover of any UK magazine when she fronted Attitude in 2019. Yasmin is also a regular host of Reading Pride, in her hometown, and is on the board of AVEN.  Her word of the day is Conflict.    CW: This episode contains discussion of X.  CONNECT WITH YASMIN:  I: @theyasminbenoit T: @theyasminbenoit   #AnthemsPride is a collection of

Jun 24, 2020 • 6:43

Scottee | SHAME

Scottee | SHAME

Scottee is an award-winning performance artist and writer. He created Scottee & Friends Ltd, which operates as a collective of artists, producers and makers of theatre, activism, and community projects. In 2010 he won Time Out’s ‘Performer of the Year’ award, and has continued to perform his work across the world since. His word of the day is Shame.    CW: This episode contains content that some listeners may find difficult.  CONNECT WITH SCOTTEE:  I: @ScotteeIsFat  T: @ScotteeIsFat    #Anthem

Jun 23, 2020 • 8:50

Naeem Davis | PRESENCE

Naeem Davis | PRESENCE

Naeem Davis | PRESENCENaeem Davis is a cultural curator and DJ. They are the co-founder of BBZ, an art and DJ collective which puts on club night and exhibitions for queer people of colour. Naeem also co-curated Lesbiennale as part of London’s Boiler Room Festival. Their word of the day is Presence. CONNECT WITH NAEEM: I: @naeemdxvisT: @bbz_london #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI

Jun 22, 2020 • 5:34

Jamie Windust | STILLNESS

Jamie Windust | STILLNESS

Jamie Windust is an award-winning editor, writer, speaker and model. They are the founder and editor in chief of Fruitcake, an award winning LGBTQIA+ magazine, which has been sold across the world. Their writing can be found in publications such as Cosmopolitan, Gay Times and The Independent. Their word of the day is Stillness. CONNECT WITH JAMIE: I: @jamie_windustT: @jamie_windust #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries writt

Jun 21, 2020 • 7:06

Anick Soni | INSIGHT

Anick Soni | INSIGHT

Anick Soni is an award-winning multidisciplinary creative, activist and presenter. He does all this while also working towards his Masters degree in Childhood and Children’s Rights. He is on the core planning team for UK Black Pride, and helped to organise the first intersex march. For his work, Anick has been awarded the GAY Times honour of British community trailblazer. His word of the day is Insight. CONNECT WITH ANICK: I: @anickiansT: @Anickians #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 o

Jun 20, 2020 • 5:44

David Atherton | COME OUT

David Atherton | COME OUT

David Atherton is a food writer and presenter. In 2019 he won baking competition The Great British Bake Off, and has gone on to write a fortnightly Guardian column and appear on Blue Peter as a guest chef. David also holds a masters’ degree in public health, and has taught at major universities on HIV and malaria. His words of the day are Come out.  CONNECT WITH DAVID:  I: @nomadbakerdavid T: @nomadbakerdavid   #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems a

Jun 19, 2020 • 7:03

Asifa Lahore | RECONCILIATION

Asifa Lahore | RECONCILIATION

Asifa Lahore is an activist, DJ and Britain’s first out Muslim drag queen. She was featured in Channel 4’s documentary Muslim Drag Queens, and has received the Attitude Magazine Pride Award for activism. Asifa has DJed at some of the top LGBTQ+ club nights, including Club Kali and Disco Rani and she walked the first LGBT catwalk at Pakistan Fashion Week in London in 2019. Her word of the day is Reconciliation.  CW: This episode contains discussion of suicide and racial slurs.  CONNECT WITH AS

Jun 18, 2020 • 12:53

Ben Hunte | CHAMPION

Ben Hunte | CHAMPION

Ben Hunte is a journalist, presenter, and the BBC’s first ever LGBT correspondent reporting on LGBT issues across all BBC platforms. He’s reported on topics such as racism at UK pride festivals, racism within the LGBT dating scene, and the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. His BBC Radio 4 Extra LGBT-themed series was nominated for a PinkNews award, and he has been recognised at the British LGBT awards for “Top 10 Outstanding Contributions to LGBT Life”. His word of the day is Champion.

Jun 17, 2020 • 8:46

Sophie Ward | OTHER

Sophie Ward | OTHER

Sophie Ward is an actor and award-winning writer. She has written for publications including The Guardian, The Observer, Diva Magazine and The Times, her short stories have been published in a number of anthologies, and she is also the author of books such as ‘Love and Other Thought Experiments’. Her word of the day is Other.  CONNECT WITH SOPHIE: T: @sophieannawardI: @doctorsophieward #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries w

Jun 16, 2020 • 7:24

Lee Gray | GURL

Lee Gray | GURL

Lee Gray is a content creator and influencer marketing manager. He works for Bet International as an entertainment presenter, presents the 'Ask The Aunties' show on SnapChat and makes cocktails on his YouTube channel 'I'll Drink To That'.His word of the day is Gurl. CONNECT WITH LEE: I: @leegray_T: @_leegray#AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. It was created, executive

Jun 15, 2020 • 7:48

Grace Savage | SHINE

Grace Savage | SHINE

Grace Savage is a beatbox and singer-songwriter. She is a four-time UK Beatboxing champion, and has performed at festivals across the country including Glastonbury, Latitude and Wireless. She has also been listed as one of ELLE’s ‘100 Most Inspiring Women’. Her word of the day is Shine.  CONNECT WITH Grace: I: @_GraceSavageT: @_GraceSavage #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors. I

Jun 14, 2020 • 13:22

Kenny Ethan Jones | VULNERABILITY

Kenny Ethan Jones | VULNERABILITY

Kenny Ethan Jones is a model and activist focusing on menstruation, body politics, mental health and intimacy. He’s modelled for the likes of River Island, Jacamo and Dazed & Confused. Kenny made history being the first trans man to front a period campaign with Pink Parcel’s ‘I’M ON’ campaign. His word of the day is Vulnerability.  CONNECT WITH KENNY: I: @KennyEthanJonesT: @KennyEthanJones #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying

Jun 13, 2020 • 6:31

Glyn Fussell | CAMP

Glyn Fussell | CAMP

Glyn Fussell is a broadcaster and businessman. He is the co-founder of East Creative, the events agency that hosts Mighty Hoopla festival, Savage Disco and Sink the Pink, the UK’s biggest LGBTQ+ collective, and DJ agency Noisy Kitchen, which was launched in partnership with Fearne Cotton. Glyn is also the host of Radio 1 podcast Drag Queens’ Den.  His word of the day is Camp.    CONNECT WITH GLYN:  I: @glynfussell T: @GlynFussell   #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speech

Jun 12, 2020 • 8:26

Char Ellesse | BALD

Char Ellesse | BALD

Char Ellesse | BALDChar Ellesse is a content creator, model and speaker. She is the founder and director of Girlswillbeboys, an online platform using content to blur the lines between gender roles. Char’s debut film, Omg She’s Bald, showcased the stories of women from different cultures and backgrounds who had shaved their hair and was screened internationally. Her word of the day is Bald. CONNECT WITH CHAR: I: @ellessecharT: @ellessechar #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original man

Jun 11, 2020 • 7:34

Raven Smith | STRAIGHT

Raven Smith | STRAIGHT

Raven Smith is a creative director, writer. He was formerly the commissioning director at Nowness, a contributor for British Vogue, and The Sunday Times style columnist, as well as freelancing as a creative director. Raven recently published his first book, ‘Raven Smith’s Trivial Pursuits’. His word of the day is Straight. CONNECT WITH RAVEN: I: @raven_smithT: @Raven_Smith  #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and v

Jun 10, 2020 • 5:48

Jodie Mitchell | KING

Jodie Mitchell | KING

Jodie Mitchell is a stand-up comedian and drag king. Their work includes founding the queer stand-up comedy collective The Lol Word, hosting podcast Secret Dinosaur Cult with fellow comedian Sofie Hagen, and performing drag as John Travulva as part of award-winning drag king collective ‘Pecs’. Their word of the day is King.  CONNECT WITH JODIE:  I: @jodiemitchetc T: @JodieMitchell_    #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written a

Jun 9, 2020 • 8:02

Marc Thompson | JOY

Marc Thompson | JOY

Marc Thompson is an activist, health promotion specialist, mentor, lover of film and all things hip hop. Marc is the co-founder of www.prepster.info, a community based intervention that aims to educate and agitate for PrEP access in England and beyond and an editor of www.blkoutuk.com a movement dedicated to creating safe spaces for black gay men. Marc is currently the director of The Love Tank, a not-for-profit community interest community (CIC) that promotes health and wellbeing of un

Jun 8, 2020 • 8:22

Isabel Adomakoh Young | GIVE

Isabel Adomakoh Young | GIVE

Isabel Adomakoh Young is a performer, writer and activist. She performs with companies including Shotgun Carousel, and the award-winning drag king collective Pecs. She is also the founding director of Brainchild, an arts festival of live music, spoken word, film and art. Her word of the day is Give.  CONNECT WITH ISABEL: I: @bellefrogT: @isabel_ay #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI

Jun 7, 2020 • 6:33

Amrou Al-Kadhi | IN-BETWEEN

Amrou Al-Kadhi | IN-BETWEEN

Amrou Al-Kadhi is a writer, drag performer and filmmaker. They have been selected as a Screen International Star of Tomorrow and one of 6 BFI/BAFTA Flare LGBTQ+ emerging filmmakers in 2017. Amrou is also the author of Unicorn, a memoir about queer intersectionality, and has written for publications including Attitude Magazine, The Guardian and Independent Voices. Their word of the day is In-between.  CONNECT WITH AMROU: I: @GlamrouT: @Glamrou #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original

Jun 6, 2020 • 6:38

Ellie Prohan | CULTURE

Ellie Prohan | CULTURE

Ellie Prohan is a DJ, broadcaster and promoter. She hosts shows for the likes of Beats 1 and Foundation FM, and does sets across the country such as Boiler Room. As well as this she puts on her own events, such as Ellie & Friends at The Ministry.Her word of the day is Culture. CONNECT WITH ELLIE: I: @ellieprohanT: @djellieprohan #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQI+ contributors.

Jun 5, 2020 • 11:13

Jules Von Hep | PROUD

Jules Von Hep | PROUD

Jules Von Hep is a broadcaster and the most celebrated celebrity tanner. He co-founded the self tanning brand Isle of Paradise, and has tanned celebrities from Sienna Miller to Kate Moss. Jules also co-hosts comedy show ‘The Jules and Sarah Podcast’ with Sarah Powell.  His word of the day is Proud.  CW: This episode contains discussion of homophobic abuse and disordered eating. CONNECT WITH JULES: I: @JulesVonHep T: @JulesVonHep  #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos,

Jun 4, 2020 • 10:19

dodie | COMPLEXITY

dodie | COMPLEXITY

dodie is a singer-songwriter and YouTuber with almost 3 million subscribers across her 2 channels. Since self-releasing her first EP in 2016, she has released a further 2, with ‘Human’ rising to number 5 on the official UK Albums Chart, and has collaborated with fellow musicians including Tom Walker, Jacob Collier and Orla Gartland. Her word of the day is Complexity.  CONNECT WITH DODIE: I: @doddleoddle T: @doddleoddle  #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches,

Jun 3, 2020 • 4:56

Travis Alabanza | BINARY

Travis Alabanza | BINARY

Travis Alabanza is a performance artist, poet and writer. After becoming the youngest recipient of the artist in residence workshop programme at the Tate, they’ve gone on to perform at venues including the V&A, the Roundhouse and the Barbican, including sold out international runs of their show ‘BURGERZ’, and to write a column in the Metro. They have been listed as one of the 25 most influential under 25 year olds by the Evening Standard.  Their word of the day is Binary.    CONNECT WITH TRAVIS

Jun 2, 2020 • 5:33

Lotte Jeffs | WILD

Lotte Jeffs | WILD

Lotte Jeffs is a freelance writer and creative consultant. Previously, Lotte was the acting editor-in-chief and deputy editor of UK ELLE Magazine. She’s written for the likes of The Times, The Telegraph and The Guardian, and is the author of the book How To Be A Gentlewoman. Her word of the day is Wild. CONNECT WITH LOTTE: I: @LotteJeffs T: @LotteJeffs  #AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional

Jun 1, 2020 • 8:04

Introducing Anthems: PRIDE

Introducing Anthems: PRIDE

From June 1st we bring 30 Episodes over the 30 days of Pride Month written and voiced by contributors exclusively from the LGBTQIA+ community. Featuring Lotte Jeffs, Travis Alabanza, Jamie Windust, dodie, Raven Smith, Lady Phyll, Asifa Lahore, Freddy McConnell, Lee Gray, Marc Thompson, Anick Soni and many many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 26, 2020 • 0:29

Casey Tufnell | RELEASE

Casey Tufnell | RELEASE

Casey is a musician, songwriter and DJ. Home for Casey is in their shared house in South-East London, with their newly adopted cat.Their word of the day is Release.#AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West.  Learn more about your ad choices

May 24, 2020 • 7:09

Daljeet Jutla | NEST

Daljeet Jutla | NEST

Daljeet is a theatre in education and community arts practitioner. Home for Daljeet is in the home counties, where she can hear constant birdsong from her garden. Her word of the day is Nest. CW: This episode contains discussion of domestic abuse and racial discrimination. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Br

May 23, 2020 • 11:37

Sian Bradley | FOGGY

Sian Bradley | FOGGY

Sian is a freelance journalist, creative and mental health campaigner. Home for Sian is currently the converted warehouse in North London that she shares with 11 housemates. Her word of the day is Foggy. CW: This episode contains discussion of mental health. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assista

May 22, 2020 • 10:53

Emma Nzioka | REFLECTION

Emma Nzioka | REFLECTION

Emma Nzioka | REFLECTIONEmma is a freelance artist, DJ, cinematographer and photo-journalist. Home for Emma is Nairobi, but she feels equally at home travelling around the world for work.Her word of the day is Reflection.#AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Bea Duncan. The a

May 21, 2020 • 14:37

Kathryn Bond | CROWD

Kathryn Bond | CROWD

Kathryn is an actress, writer and comic. Home for Kathryn is Walthamstow via Essex.Her word of the day is Crowd.#AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 20, 2020 • 8:17

Hunter Liguore | EQUANIMITY

Hunter Liguore | EQUANIMITY

Hunter is a writer, screenwriter, professor and human rights activist. Home for Hunter is New England.Her word of the day is Equanimity.#AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad

May 19, 2020 • 8:43

Viv May | CONFIDENCE

Viv May | CONFIDENCE

Viv is a DJ, singer-songwriter, presenter and writer. Home for Viv is East London. Her word of the day is Confidence. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 18, 2020 • 7:46

Nic Baker | DAYBREAK

Nic Baker | DAYBREAK

Nic is a tech worker and chef. Home for Nic is West London with her extended family of six. Her word of the day is Daybreak.#AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Nic is donating her writers fee to the Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia Supp

May 2, 2020 • 7:17

Jen Moss | CRAUGHING

Jen Moss | CRAUGHING

Jen is an aspiring comedy writer. Home for Jen is the flat she once shared with her partner.Her word of the day is Craughing.CW: This episode contains discussion of suicide.#AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West.Resources: CALMCALM is th

May 1, 2020 • 8:19

Lalah-Simone Springer | LUST

Lalah-Simone Springer | LUST

Lalah-Simone is a writer and freelance marketing consultant. Home for Lalah-Simone is a warehouse full of creatives and kittens.Her word of the day is Lust.#AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p

Apr 30, 2020 • 5:14

Carl Faure | RESPAIR

Carl Faure | RESPAIR

Carl is the founder of “Stretch” yoga studio and former DJ. Home for Carl is Hackney with his Wife, two boys and a growing community. His word of the day is Respair.#AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p

Apr 29, 2020 • 13:09

Anton Ferrie | HOMEVIDEO

Anton Ferrie | HOMEVIDEO

Anton is an actor and aspiring writer. Home for Anton is Glasgow, with his Granny (who for the record, is a pure legend)His word of the day is Homevideo.CW: This episode contains discussion of grief.#AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West

Apr 28, 2020 • 8:42

 Leonor Morgado | RESILIENCY

Leonor Morgado | RESILIENCY

Leonor is an actor and freelance content writer. Home for Leonor is Portugal, with her (very) new boyfriend.  Her word of the day is Resiliency. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/

Apr 27, 2020 • 6:53

Sami Kent | LIVING

Sami Kent | LIVING

Sami is a journalist. Home for Sami will always be Turkey, but for now it is outside of London with his family.His word of the day is Living.#AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown and assistant produced by Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho

Apr 26, 2020 • 5:30

Introducing Anthems Home

Introducing Anthems Home

Introducing Anthems HomeWe called and YOU answered. Anthems Home is our new floating series of 31 podcasts from 31 people around the world during our time at home. Starting 27th April, we’ll bring you the first set of 7 podcasts, and then 7 more in each set during our months in isolation.These are our anthems!#AnthemsHome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 20, 2020 • 0:30

Joelle Taylor | ANTHEM

Joelle Taylor | ANTHEM

Joelle Taylor is an award-winning poet, playwright, author and editor. She has performed her work globally, in venues such as the 02 Arena, Buckingham Palace and the Globe. She founded the national youth slam championships SLAMbassadors, and runs workshops and residencies.   Her word of the day is Anthem.  CONNECT WITH JOELLE:  T: @JTaylorTrash   #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It was

Mar 30, 2020 • 5:56

Diyora Shadijanova | SENSITIVE

Diyora Shadijanova | SENSITIVE

Diyora Shadijanova is a multimedia journalist and host of news and culture podcast Your Broccoli Weekly. Her work can be found in places like gal-dem, The Independent and i-D, where she talks about everything from pop culture to identity to music. Her word of the day is Sensitive. CONNECT WITH DIYORA:I: @thediyoraT: @thediyora#AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It was created, execu

Mar 29, 2020 • 4:33

Bea Duncan | SURFACE

Bea Duncan | SURFACE

Bea Duncan is a podcast producer and presenter. She is the host of financial education podcast Money 101 on BBC Sounds, and is also the assistant producer of Anthems.Her word of the day is Surface. CONNECT WITH BEA: I: @beaduncanT: @beaduncan_ #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown, with producers Jaja Muhammad

Mar 29, 2020 • 7:04

Sadia Azmat | ACCEPTANCE

Sadia Azmat | ACCEPTANCE

Sadia Azmat is a stand-up comedian, writer and podcaster. She is one of the hosts of No Country For Young Women, exploring ideas of belonging and identities. She regularly performs stand-up shows, including a full length show at Edinburgh Fringe. Her word of the day is Acceptance. CONNECT WITH SADIA: I: @sadia_azmatsT: @sadia_azmats_ #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It was create

Mar 28, 2020 • 5:33

Audrey Indome | EXPECTATION

Audrey Indome | EXPECTATION

Audrey Indome is a podcaster. She is ⅓ of award winning podcast The Receipts, which has seen huge success including numerous sold-out shows across the UK and was the first podcast hosted and produced by women of colour to reach no.1 in the Apple Podcasts Charts.  Her word of the day is Expectation.  CONNECT WITH AUDREY:  I: @ghanas_finest T: @Ghanasfinestx   #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional wo

Mar 27, 2020 • 4:57

Hana Walker-Brown | FAITH

Hana Walker-Brown | FAITH

Hana Walker-Brown is an international award-winning documentary maker, composer, radio producer and journalist. She is also the Executive producer of 'Anthems'.Her word of the day is Faith.  CONNECT WITH HANA: I: @hana_walker_brownT: @HWalker_Brown #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown, with producers Jaja Muh

Mar 26, 2020 • 7:49

Sharan Dhaliwal | EMPIRE

Sharan Dhaliwal | EMPIRE

Sharan Dhaliwal is a writer, host and the founder of Burnt Roti, the UK’s leading South Asian magazine. A queer activist, she is the director of Middlesex Pride, and also created and runs Oh Queer Cupid, a queer speed dating and comedy night. She was included on the list of global influential women for the BBC 100 women in 2019.  Her word of the day is Empire.  CONNECT WITH SHARAN:  I: @peatreebojangles T: @peatreebojangle   #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, st

Mar 25, 2020 • 6:06

Lisa Luxx | OUTRAGE

Lisa Luxx | OUTRAGE

Lisa Luxx is an award-winning writer, performer and activist. She regularly headlines literary events internationally, including at the Royal Albert Hall, Latitude Festival and Station Beirut and has had her work featured on Radio 4, VICE TV and ITV. She is also a poetry educator in schools and Pupil Referral Units.  ​ Her word of the day is Outrage.    CONNECT WITH LISA:  I: @luxxy_luxx T: @lisaluxx_   #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallyin

Mar 24, 2020 • 9:03

Ruby Rare | PUBES

Ruby Rare | PUBES

Ruby Rare is a sex educator, speaker and activist. She works with sexual health charity 'Brook' delivering relationship and sex education in schools across the country, and uses her social platforms to promote sex positivity and body acceptance. She speaks at and runs events about a variety of topics, and has been featured in places such as Time Out, MTV and Pink News.  Her word of the day is Pubes.  CONNECT WITH RUBY:  I: @rubyrare T: @_rubyrare   #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original

Mar 23, 2020 • 5:59

Nathalie Nahai | WEAVE

Nathalie Nahai | WEAVE

Nathalie Nahai is an international speaker, author and podcaster. She wrote the best-selling book Webs of Influence, about the psychology of online persuasion. She travels the world teaching people how to ethically use behavioural science principles to their benefit.Her word of the day is Weave. CONNECT WITH NATHALIE: T: @NathalieNahai #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It was crea

Mar 22, 2020 • 5:17

Yazzie Min | CONNECTION

Yazzie Min | CONNECTION

Yazzie Min is a poet, speaker and life coach. She is also the founder of Stand For Humanity, a movement to help us all to recognise the power of individuals to make change instead of losing ourselves to apathy. Her word of the day is Connection. CONNECT WITH YAZZIE: I: @standforhumanity#AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana

Mar 21, 2020 • 4:45

Milena Sanchez | MOMENT

Milena Sanchez | MOMENT

Milena Sanchez is a singer songwriter and podcaster. She is ⅓ of award winning podcast The Receipts, which has seen huge success including numerous sold-out shows across the UK and was the first podcast hosted and produced by women of colour to reach no.1 in the Apple Podcasts Charts. Her word of the day is Moment. CONNECT WITH MILENA: I: @milenasanchezxT: @Milenasanchezx #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voi

Mar 20, 2020 • 4:40

Tanya Compas | DUTY

Tanya Compas | DUTY

Tanya Compas is a multi-award winning youth worker, writer and facilitator. She has been named one of the 100 most inspiring women in the UK by Amnesty International and was featured on the list of the Evening Standard’s Progress 1000.  Her word of the day is Duty.  CONNECT WITH TANYA:  I: @tanyacompas T: @TanyaCompas   #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It was created, executive produced

Mar 19, 2020 • 6:52

Poorna Bell | STRENGTH

Poorna Bell | STRENGTH

Poorna Bell is an award-winning journalist, public speaker and author. She was previously the UK Executive Editor for HuffPost, and since has freelanced for places such as The Times, The i Paper and Grazia. Her non-fiction books cover topics from travel to love to mental health.  Her word of the day is Strength.    CW: This episode contains discussion of suicide.  CONNECT WITH POORNA:  I: @poornabell T: @poornabell   #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, p

Mar 18, 2020 • 6:27

Miranda Kane | PROTECTION

Miranda Kane | PROTECTION

Miranda Kane is stand-up comic and writer whose work draws on her experience as a former sex worker. She is a host on podcast Good Sex Bad Sex, and runs Club Indulge events for plus size people. Her word of the day is Protection.  CW: This episode contains discussion of sex work. CONNECT WITH MIRANDA: I: @mirikaneT: @miri_kane #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It was created, exec

Mar 17, 2020 • 7:40

Leah Davis | LESSON

Leah Davis | LESSON

Leah Davis is a radio presenter for Capital Xtra, and can be found on the airwaves on weekday evenings and weekend early breakfasts. When she’s not on the radio she works as a voiceover artist.  Her word of the day is Lesson.  CONNECT WITH LEAH:  I: @leahhdaviss T: @leahhdaviss   #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown,

Mar 16, 2020 • 6:40

Samara Linton | SENTIENT

Samara Linton | SENTIENT

Samara Linton is a junior doctor, award-winning writer and editor of The Colour of Madness, an anthology exploring BAME mental health. She has written for the likes of Royal College of Psychiatrists, the British Medical Journal and gal-dem. Her word of the day is Sentient.  CONNECT WITH SAMARA: T: @samara_linton #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It was created, executive produced

Mar 15, 2020 • 4:36

Tobi Oredein | FAILURE

Tobi Oredein | FAILURE

Tobi Oredein is the founder and editor of Black Ballad, a platform for black British women, as well as being a journalist, speaker and moderator. Her work has seen her placed on the Forbes Europe 30 under 30 list in Media & Marketing.  Her word of the day is Failure.    CONNECT WITH TOBI:  I: @iamtobioredein T: @IamTobiOredein   #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It was created, executive

Mar 14, 2020 • 5:07

Tolani Shoneye | AUTHENTIC

Tolani Shoneye | AUTHENTIC

Tolani Shoneye is a writer, content creator and ⅓ of award winning podcast The Receipts, which has seen huge success including numerous sold-out shows across the UK. She has written for the likes of Elle, The Independent and OK!, and was a MHP 30 To Watch Lifestyle Gold Winner for her work writing for Buzzfeed. She also writes for TV and theatre.   Her word of the day is Authentic.  CONNECT WITH TOLANI:  I: @tolly_t T: @tolly_t   #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeche

Mar 13, 2020 • 8:28

Sangeeta Pillai | SLAY

Sangeeta Pillai | SLAY

Sangeeta Pillai is the founder of Soul Sutras, a platform about sex and sexuality for South Asian women. The project now also includes a podcast and Masala Monologues, a project running workshops and putting on theatre productions telling the stories of South Asian women. Her word of the day is Slay. CONNECT WITH SANGEETA: I: @soulsutrasT: @soul_sutras #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional w

Mar 12, 2020 • 5:12

Juno Dawson | CONTENT

Juno Dawson | CONTENT

Juno Dawson is a journalist, screenwriter and bestselling author of young adult fiction and nonfiction books such as ‘Meat Market’ and ‘The Gender Games’. Additionally she is a columnist for Attitude Magazine, hosts of the podcast ‘So I Got To Thinking…’, and is a School Role Model for charity Stonewall. Her word of the day is Content.  CONNECT WITH JUNO: I: @junodawsonT: @junodawson #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries wri

Mar 11, 2020 • 6:41

Daniellé Dash | WELCOME

Daniellé Dash | WELCOME

Daniellé Dash is a TV executive and cultural writer. She has written for places such as Metro, Black Ballad and on her own blog, as well as being a columnist for Trench. She is also the writer, director and producer of award winning web series Dear Jesus. Her word of the day is Welcome. CONNECT WITH DANIELLÉ:I: @DaniellleDashT: @DanielleDASH #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It wa

Mar 10, 2020 • 7:07

Anneka Harry | REALISTIC

Anneka Harry | REALISTIC

Anneka Harry is a comedy performer, producer and non-fiction writer. Her work has been featured on the likes of Channel 4, the BBC, Grazia magazine and MTV, and she is the author of Gender Rebels, all about influential women in history.  Her word of the day is Realistic.  CONNECT WITH ANNEKA:  I: @annekaharry T: @Annekaharry   #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It was created, executive p

Mar 9, 2020 • 6:26

Adah Parris | EMERGENCE

Adah Parris | EMERGENCE

Adah Parris is a public speaker, performance artist and futurist. She specialises in strategic consulting, public speaking and transformational coaching focusing on identity, culture, economics and ecosystems. Her word of the day is Emergence. CONNECT WITH ADAH: T: @AdahParris #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Br

Mar 8, 2020 • 6:32

Kelechi Okafor | ANGER

Kelechi Okafor | ANGER

Kelechi Okafor is an actor, writer and public speaker. She is the host of award winning podcast Say Your Mind as well as founding Kelechnekoff Fitness studio, where she teaches pole dance and twerk. Her word of the day is Anger. CONNECT WITH KELECHI: I: @kelechnekoffT: @kelechnekoff #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Wal

Mar 7, 2020 • 5:35

Abbi Greenland | UNCERTAINTY

Abbi Greenland | UNCERTAINTY

Abbi Greenland is a performer and theatre maker. She is ⅓ of the physical theatre company RashDash, an associate company of the Royal Exchange Theatre. She has performed up and down the country from London to Edinburgh to Manchester. Her word of the day is Uncertainty.  CW: This episode contains discussion of abortion. CONNECT WITH ABBI: I: @abbigreenland #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptiona

Mar 6, 2020 • 6:53

Zing Tsjeng | FORGIVENESS

Zing Tsjeng | FORGIVENESS

Zing Tsjeng is the executive editor of VICE and a journalist specialising in women’s and LGBTQ rights, politics, culture and lifestyle. She hosts podcasts for the likes of BBC Sounds and Vice, and has written a series of books about forgotten women in history.  Her word of the day is Forgiveness.  CONNECT WITH ZING:  I: @miss_zing T: @misszing   #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It was c

Mar 5, 2020 • 5:40

Ruby Tandoh | NOURISH

Ruby Tandoh | NOURISH

Ruby Tandoh is a food writer, blogger and cook. She is the author of 3 books, including the Sunday Times bestseller ‘Eat Up’, all about re-learning the joy of food and improving our personal relationships with it. Her word of the day is Nourish. CONNECT WITH RUBY: I: @ruby.tandohT: @rubytandoh #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It was created, executive produced and sound designed

Mar 4, 2020 • 5:42

Jada Sezer | DEVELOPMENT

Jada Sezer | DEVELOPMENT

Jada Sezer is a plus size and body acceptance activist, model and UN Women Ambassador. She hosts podcasts including Unsubscribe and Project Body Love. She has a masters in Child Psychotherapy and is a mental health advocate. Her word of the day is Development. CONNECT WITH JADA: I: @jadasezerT: @JadaSezer #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women. It was created, executive produced and sou

Mar 3, 2020 • 6:47

Bernardine Evaristo | COMMUNITY

Bernardine Evaristo | COMMUNITY

Bernardine Evaristo is a Sunday Times bestselling author. Her book ‘Girl, Woman, Other’ won the prestigious Booker Prize in 2019. Bernardine is also the Vice Chair of the Royal Society of Literature as well as being Professor of Creative Writing at Brunel University. Her word of the day is Community.  CONNECT WITH BERNARDINE: I: @bernardineevaristowriterT: @BernardineEvari #AnthemsWomen is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and vo

Mar 2, 2020 • 7:55

Laura Dockrill | SUR-THRIVAL

Laura Dockrill | SUR-THRIVAL

Laura Dockrill is an award-winning author, illustrator and performance poet, with 13 children and young adult books under her belt. She has been nominated twice for the CILIP Carnegie Medal for her novel Lorali as well as the Darcy Burdock series, which was also shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize. Her word of the day is Sur-thrival.  CW: This episode contains discussion of mental health.CONNECT WITH LAURA: I: @lauraleedockrillT: @LauraDockrill #AnthemsWomen is a colle

Mar 1, 2020 • 9:55

Anthems: International Women's Month Trailer

Anthems: International Women's Month Trailer

Introducing “Anthems”, a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional women, that celebrate and contemplate what it means to be a woman. Our beauty, our failures, our rich heritage, our rage and our power.The series brings together women from all works and walks of life from Booker Prize winner Bernadine Everisto to Vice Editor Zing Tseng, Syrian Poet and Activist Lisa Luxx to Chef Ruby Tandoh, the Women of The Recei

Feb 3, 2020 • 0:28

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