BBC Radio Podcasts from 1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave
Why do so few Black people swim?
Richie Brave and guests with deep conversation and real talk. @1Xtra on social
1Xtra Talks Touchdown Tour: Celebrating the creative scene in Liverpool
Richie Brave is in Liverpool discussing and celebrating the thriving creative scene.
1Xtra Talks Touchdown Tour: Building Black business in Manchester
Richie Brave is in Manchester discussing building Black business and the creative scene.
1Xtra Talks Touchdown Tour: The creative future of Birmingham
Richie Brave is in Birmingham discussing the future of the creative industries in the city
Celebrating food, culture and giving London cuisine its flowers!
Richie Brave and guests discuss food and its cultural importance. @1Xtra on social
Celebrating African identity
Richie Brave and guests discuss how people celebrate their African identity.
What does it take to work for MI6?
Richie Brave and guests discuss what it takes to work for MI6. @1Xtra on social
Celebrating the history of UK R&B
Richie Brave and guests with deep conversation and real talk. @1Xtra on social
Do we need any more biopics?
Richie Brave and guests discuss the importance and relevance of biopics. @1Xtra on social
Valentine's Day - is it overrated?
Richie Brave and guests with deep conversations and real talk. @1Xtra on social
Mary Mandefield sits in: Awards shows - Do we still care?
Mary Mandefield and guests with deep conversation and real talk. @1Xtra on social
Navigating grief
Richie Brave and guests explore the different ways of navigating grief. @1Xtra on social
Rise of Black-owned UK fashion
Richie Brave and guests with deep conversation and real talk. @1Xtra on social
What has been the biggest moment in January so far?
Richie Brave and guests with deep conversation and real talk. @1Xtra on social
What are your Christmas traditions?
Richie Brave is joined by Remi Burgz for a fun chat about Christmas traditions.
Mary Mandefield talks cosmetic surgery - would you do it?
Mary Mandefield explores cosmetic surgery and the pressure to change ourselves.
with Mary Mandefield: Better ways to the start the new year
Mary Mandefield and guests with deep conversations and real talk. @1Xtra on social
Is Stan culture getting out of hand?
Richie Brave explores whether Stan culture has gone too far. @1Xtra on social
Should Black women stop going on reality TV?
Should Black women stop going on reality TV? @1Xtra on social.
Black trans identity
Richie Brave talks to Black trans people about their lived experiences. @1Xtra on social
Sex'press Yourself - Part Two
Richie Brave talks sex, kink and sexual expression. @1Xtra on social
Gossip
Why are we so obsessed with gossip? @1Xtra on social
Celebrating Black people who are making history now
Richie Brave and guests - the home of deep conversations and real talk. @1Xtra on social
Blood and organ donation in the Black community
Richie is discussing organ and blood donation in the Black community. @1Xtra on social
Celebrating comedy for Black History Month
Richie Brave is discussing humour and comedy in the Black community @1Xtra on social
BHM 2023: Reparations
What are your views on reparations?
Gendered violence and Incel culture
This week on 1Xtra Talks we react to the tragic passing of 15-year-old Elianne Andam.
Passing the Mic: Teen safety
Richie Brave talks to young people about their fears and aspirations for the future.
Mary Mandefield sits in: Trapping
Mary Mandefield and guests discuss the themes behind new movie Trapping.
Are Aliens Real?
Richie sits down with Chaneil James and Emmanuel Wallace to ask: Are Aliens Real?
Traditional African spirituality
Are we as Black people too scared of Juju and Obeah? @1Xtra on social
Chris Kaba: 1 year on
A year after the death of Chris Kaba, Richie and guests discuss his story.
Black and Queer
Richie Brave and guests celebrate queer identity in all it's forms. @1Xtra on social
Women in hip-hop special with Mary Mandefield
Mary Mandefield celebrates women in hip-hop @1Xtra on social
Black literature
Richie Brave and guests give space to Black literature. @1Xtra on social
The policing of Black music
Should lyrics be used as evidence in a court of law? @1Xtra on social
Artificial Intelligence
Should we be scared of Artificial Intelligence? @1Xtra on social
Celebrating Somali Culture
Richie Brave and guests break down Somali culture in the UK. @1Xtra on social
We Outside!
Mary Mandefield celebrates Festival Weekender. @1Xtra on social.
Celebrating the Windrush Generation: 75th Anniversary
What's your Windrush Story? @1Xtra on social
Is social media getting out of hand?
Richie Brave and guests discuss the dangers of social media. @1Xtra on social
Afro Sounds Weekender Special
Richie Brave celebrates the rapid rise of music from the continent. @1Xtra on social
Mary Mandefield talks about freelancing
Mary Mandefield and guests with the biggest group chat of the week. @1Xtra on social
Mental Health Awareness Week: Anxiety
Richie Brave and guests discuss anxiety for Mental Health Awareness Week. @1Xtra on social
Online dating
Is online dating the only way to find love? @1Xtra on social
Is the monarchy still relevant in 2023?
What do you think the monarchy’s role should be in a modern society? @1Xtra on social
What's your Love Language?
Richie Brave is talking Love Languages at the Merky Literature Festival. @1Xtra on social
In conversation with Guvna B
As a man, what is it like being the victim of violent crime? @1Xtra on social
Remembering Stephen Lawrence: 30 years on
Richie Brave pays homage to Stephen Lawrence and his legacy. @1Xtra on social
Black capitalism
Can you be pro-Black and a billionaire? @1Xtra on social
Refugee and asylum seekers' stories
What do we need to know about asylum seekers and refugees? @1Xtra on social
Policing by consent
What have your experiences been like with the Police? @1Xtra
Black love on screen
Who are your favourite Black couples in film and TV? @1Xtra on social
Love Island special
Is 2 weeks too soon to fall in love? The biggest group chat of the week. @1Xtra on social
Let's talk about sex with Oloni
Sex educator and relationship advisor Oloni joins the show. @1Xtra on social
The cultural impact of dancehall
Richie explores dancehall's influence and talks the future of the sound. @1Xtra on social
All About Love: Valentine's Day with Zeze Millz
Richie Brave is joined by Zeze Millz to discuss love for Valentine's Day. @1Xtra on social
Cost of living crisis
Does your pay cheque last till the end of the month? @1Xtra on social
All About Love: Open relationships
Are open relationships the answer? @1Xtra on social
Man Dem - how far would you go to look good?
This week we’re discussing men’s body positivity on 1Xtra Talks. @1Xtra on social
Black film special
Richie Brave catches up with Whoopi Goldberg and Ryan Coogler. @1Xtra on social
Finding your people with Mary Mandefield
Mary Mandefield discusses building communities and friendship groups in 2023. @1Xtra
Mary Mandefield talks fast fashion
Mary Mandefield and guests with the biggest group chat of the week. @1Xtra on social
What's jarring you?
Richie's joined by Snoochie Shy as they get their agony aunt and uncle on.
Do we just have to accept racism?
Richie Brave and guests with the biggest group chat of the week. @1Xtra on social
Black isn't alternative
Why aren’t Black people given space to make the music they want? @1Xtra on social
Exploitation of black content creators
Richie Brave and guests discuss exploitation of black content creators. @1Xtra on social
Gamer girls
Richie Brave is joined on 1Xtra Talks by three black female gamers.
Black Girl Joy
Celebrating the launch of the We Move Fund and Black Girl Joy. @1Xtra on social
Climate change - are we really all in this together?
Richie Brave and guests with the biggest group chat of the week. @1Xtra on social
Owning Black British stories
Richie Brave and guests with the biggest group chat of the week. @1Xtra on social
Mental health in an unequal world
Richie Brave is joined by David Harewood & more to look at mental health. @1Xtra on social
Sex'Press Yourself
What does sexual liberation look like? @1Xtra on social
Is masculinity in crisis?
Richie Brave and guests with the biggest group chat of the week. @1Xtra on social
Black Pride
Richie Brave and guests discuss Black Pride. @1Xtra on social
What is oontz oontz?
Richie Brave is talking all things house @1Xtra on social
Mary Mandefield sits in
Mary Mandefield and Nikki Tapper discuss the Commonwealth. @1Xtra on social
Mary Mandefield sits in
Mary Mandefield and guests with the biggest group chat of the week. @1Xtra on social
Do you need to leave the ends to make it?
Richie Brave takes 1Xtra Talks to Leicester @1Xtra on social
Bristol - Two years after Colston toppling
Richie Brave & Swarzy head to Bristol to find out how people are feeling. @1Xtra on social
1Xtra Talks on Tour - The Roundhouse Edition
Richie Brave discusses freedom of speech. Includes strong language. @1Xtra on social
Interracial relationships
Richie Brave and guests with the biggest group chat of the week. @1Xtra on social
Do we need to be more self-reliant?
Richie Brave and guests with the biggest group chat of the week. @1Xtra on social
Identity
Richie Brave and guests look at what it means to be black and British in 2022.
Cosmetic surgery and levelling up
Richie Brave is joined by Mariam Musa and Adeola Patronne from the Pressed podcast.
Black writers amplified
Richie Brave and guests discuss the legacy and evolution of the Black British poetry scene
Managing our minds
Richie Brave and guests talk about mental health, exploring therapy and self care.
Mary Mandefield sits in - Ramadan and Eid
Mary Mandefield finds out about the holy month of Ramadan and the festival of Eid.
Mary Mandefield sits in - Stephen Lawrence
Mary Mandefield and guests discuss Stephen Lawrence Day and celebrate his legacy.
Childless at 30
Richie Brave and guests discuss having children later on in life.
Autism stories
Richie Brave and guests talk about autism following World Autism Acceptance Week.
We Move Fund: Youth social action
Richie Brave and guests discuss funding for youth-led social action projects across the UK
Child Q
Richie Brave and guests discuss the Child Q case and ask what next?
Climate conscious
Should we as a community be more concerned about the environment?
We Are Black and British
Richie Brave and guest Lin Mei discuss identity, politics and diversity of thought.
Pushed back because we're black
Richie Brave and guests hear stories of Africans being blocked fleeing Ukraine.
A tribute to Jamal Edwards
Richie Brave and co-host Aaron Roach Bridgeman pay tribute to Jamal Edwards MBE.
The Tinder Swindler
Richie Brave and guests talk about The Tinder Swindler.
Valentine's Is Coming
Richie Brave and co-host Audrey from The Receipts podcast talk all things Valentine's Day.
Cancel Culture
Richie Brave and guests discuss cancel culture, what it means and how it affects us.
Debt Stories
Richie Brave and guests discuss all things debt.
Money Management: Savings & Investment
Richie's guests talk financial literacy, how to save and invest your money.
Would you rather buy or rent?
Richie's guests discuss getting on the property ladder and ask if buying is still a thing.
09/01/2022
Richie Brave and guests with the biggest group chat of the week. @1Xtra on social
Joelah Noble sits in for Richie
Celebrating 20 years behind the scenes of BBC Radio 1Xtra.
2021 Wrap Up
Richie Brave plays highlights from 1Xtra Talks in 2021.
Barbados crops out Britain
Richie Brave and guests discuss Barbados becoming a republic country.
Joelah Noble sits in for Richie - The Missing Thread
Joelah Noble and guests talk about how black British culture influences fashion.
Joelah Noble sits in for Richie
Joelah Noble and guests ask, where is black love on British screens?
Criminal Justice System
Richie Brave on the experiences of black communities with the criminal justice system.
Concert Safety
Richie Brave and guests talk safety at live events. @1Xtra on social
Love and relationships with Toni Tone
Toni Tone joins Richie Brave for a love and relationships special.
1Xtra Talks Future Figures Special
Richie Brave celebrates BBC Radio 1Xtra’s first ever Future Figures list. @1Xtra on social
Black British Sport & Culture
Richie Brave and guests talk all things black British sport & culture. @1Xtra on social
Black British Film & TV
Richie Brave and guests pay homage to influential black British actors and filmmakers.
African and Caribbean food
Richie Brave asks have African and Caribbean cuisines now become part of Britain's palate?
Black British Radio: Through The Ages
Richie Brave and guests celebrating black British radio through the ages. @1Xtra on social
Young, Gifted & Blocked
Richie Brave on how immigration status impacts on access to university.
Normalising talking about sex
Richie Brave and guests discuss normalising talking about sex within black communities.
Black hair
Richie Brave and guests talk black hair, it's future and changes to industry and education
Love Island
Richie Brave and guests reflect on Love Island 2021 from the black lens.
An Ode To Carnival
Richie Brave and guests celebrate UK carnivals, talking food, sound systems and heritage.
08/08/2021
Richie Brave and guests with the biggest group chat of the week.
15/08/2021
Richie Brave and guests with the biggest group chat of the week.
Black Skin
Richie and the guests discuss why black skin is overlooked in hospitals?
Freedom Day
Richie Brave chats with a immunologist and psychologist about restrictions being lifted
What part of Britishness are we claiming?
Join Richie Brave and the panel as they discuss Black British identity.
Where are we going to rave next month?
Richie talks to guests about black spaces that cultivate talent and why they are missing
Black Pride
Richie will be talking up & celebrating all things Black Pride in the LGBTQIA+ community
Black Communities and Politics
Are black communities’ political views changing?
Incarceration, Violence and Poverty
Richie chats to guests about what needs to change to break the cycle of youth violence.
21st Century Relationship Goals
Richie Brave chats to guests about relationship goals and new standards of dating
Sickle Cell, Dating and Healthcare
Richie Brave chats to Sickle Cell Warriors about relationships, careers & healthcare
Pain, Power and Progress
A year on from the death of George Floyd, 1Xtra Talks explores Pain, Power and Progress.
Young, Black and in care
Richie Brave chats to young people about their experiences in care.
Why are people protesting the Police Bill?
Richie explores the new Police Bill. How will it affect our communities if it becomes law?
Black and Scouse
Richie Brave and guests chat about being black in Liverpool.
The Race Report
Richie talks to guests about the government’s recent race report.
Belfast
Richie Brave is touching down in Belfast, chatting about being black and Irish
Glasgow
Richie hears from Glasgow's black movers and shakers.
How To Make A Man
Richie and guests explore masculinity and all the different ways people express it.
Africa Week Special
Richie is joined by activists from across the African continent.
Meghan and Harry
Richie discusses the Oprah interview with Meghan and Prince Harry
Deportation: Osime Brown's story
With Osime Brown's story in the news, we look at why people are being deported.
Mohamud Mohammed Hassan
Richie and Shahlaa tell Mohamud's story
Black People's Day of Action
Richie is talking about the legacy of the Black People's Day of Action 40 years since
US inauguration
What have the last four years been like for black people in America, and what's next?
Women in Music
Richie talks to Drew Dixon about her allegations of harassment in the music industry
Year Ahead 2021
Richie and Shahlaa reflect on the year ahead.
Silver Lining
Richie and Shahlaa reflect on the Silver Lining moments of 2020.
The MOBO's
With the MOBOs coming up, Richie and Shahlaa look back at 24 years of the awards.
Racism in football
Richie and Shahlaa chat to Anton Ferdinand about his experiences on and off the pitch.
Covid and mental health
Richie and Shahlaa chat to guests about their experiences with mental health.
Loved Up Valentine's
Richie and Shahlaa become radio cupids, celebrating all things love.
Covid 19 Vaccine
Richie and Shahlaa find out why some people are unsure about taking the vaccine.
Small Axe
With Small Axe on our screens, we’re celebrating black British art and storytelling.
Lockdown, shielding and me
We’re chatting to people who’ve been shielding and asking: has Covid made us ableist?
Food Poverty: Who Gets Free School Meals?
Richie Brave and Shahlaa Tahira explore child food insecurity in the UK
Policing in the UK
Reece Parkinson and Shahlaa Tahira explore how we might change the police in the UK.
How To Take Action!
We talk to activists and young campaigners who are taking action against discrimination.
The Black Experience: NEXGEN
Richie Brave talks to a range of 16-20 year olds about life as a black British youngster.
The Black Experience: Mirror on Ourselves
Richie Brave hosts a discussion around a self critical analysis of the Black Community.
The Black Experience: Black Men United
Richie Brave hosts a special six part series reflecting the black experience in the UK.
The Black Experience: Black People and The System
Richie Brave hosts a special six part series reflecting the black experience in the UK.
The Black Experience: Mothers, Daughters, Sisters
Richie Brave hosts a special six part series reflecting the black experience in the UK.
The Black Experience: Can You be Black and British
Richie Brave hosts a special six part series reflecting the black experience in the UK.
Global Blackout Day Special
Reece Parkinson and Ace host a special 1Xtra Talks on Global Blackout Day.
1Xtra Talks Special - George Floyd and Black Lives Matter
Seani B & DJ Ace host a special edition of 1Xtra Talks (Orig. broadcast on 2 June 2020).
Mental Health Awareness Week - 'Be Kind' with Reece Parkinson and guests
Influencer Queen Mojo & Caribbean Restaurateur Maureen Wilkes join Reece Parkinson
Representation on screen
Reece is joined by a panel to discuss representation on screen.
Generation Rent, Social Housing and Grenfell
Reece delves into the UK’s housing crisis.
Kenny Allstar on UK Black Music
Reece Parkinson and Kenny Allstar talk Dave and Stormzy at The Brits - plus Pop Smoke.
Dating Different Cultures
The good, bad and ugly of dating different cultures. And has cancel culture gone too far?
Valentines v Galentines
Reece Parkinson and guests talk Valentine's and Galentine's Day.
1Xtra Talks visits The Sex Clinic
STIs and sexual health myths.
No Right To Remain?
Stories of undocumented migrants living in limbo in the UK immigration system.
Prison and Death Row
Reece is joined by death row lawyer Bryan Stevenson, subject of the film ‘Just Mercy'.
How To Become A Successful Artist
Ahead of 1xtra's Hot For 2020, Reece finds out how to make it in the music industry.
New Year New You
Reece Parkinson explores diet fads and fitness regimes.
Life As a Black Footballer
Jermaine Pennant talks about playing with an ankle tag and life in the Premier League.
Review of 2019
Reece Parkinson is joined by Pilar Nalwimba, Henrie and Ayo Disu to review 2019.
Cuffing Season
What are the do's and don'ts of dating during the winter period?
Women In Music
What is it like to be a woman in today's music industry?
Blue Story Special: Featuring Rapman
1Xtra Talks meets Rapman and two stars from his new film.
The Men's Health Crisis
How much do you know about the health issues facing young men today?
How To Be Smart With Money
1Xtra Talks explores the best way to conquer your finances.
Being Black, Brown and British
1Xtra Talks and Mobeen Azhar join forces for a programme special.
1Xtra x Panorama: Exploring Pick Up Artists
1Xtra Talks explores a new BBC Panorama documentary.
Black Health
Reece and a range of guests explore health in the black community.
What Does It Mean To Be Black?
How do we define blackness in the UK?
Porn
What impact is porn having on us?
Money and Relationships
How much should money be a defining factor when it comes to love?
Top Boy Special: Ashley Walters, Little Simz and Ronan Bennett
We explore what's behind Top Boy - just in time for the highly anticipated Season 3.
What Is Trauma?
We explore how trauma can manifest and impact our lives.
Drugs and Music
Does the music industry hold a responsibility when it comes to drugs and young people?
Should We All Be Activists?
Do online campaigns work or do they just make us feel better?
Online and Black: Living In A Digital World
What does growing up in a world run by technology mean for young, black Britain?
Love Island 2019: What Did We Learn?
We explore the biggest debates that came out of this year's season.
Black Hair: Why Is It So Political?
We explore the politics of hair for black men and women.
Let's Talk About Sex
We get into the highs and lows of what goes down in the bedroom.
Body Image and Social Media: Health, Beauty and Lifestyle
Is the impact of social media on body image getting out of control?
Hustle Culture
Are we killing ourselves for the sake of our careers?
LGBT and Black
What does it mean to be a person of colour and identify as LGBT?
Skin: Living With A Visible Difference
We explore what it means to live with a skin condition as a young person.