Ep.337 - BBC Outsourcing & Bangladeshi Rap

An episode of the "What's Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor podcast, hosted by The 5th Element Podcast Network, titled "Ep.337 - BBC Outsourcing & Bangladeshi Rap" was published on July 16, 2025 and runs 65 minutes.

July 16, 2025 ·65m · "What's Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor

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Summary

In a week where:France & UK agree to "one in, one out” migration deal.A small plane fireballs in Southend Airport, killing four people.Iga Swiatek & Janik Sinner win their 1st Wimbledon Singles titles.Chelsea thrash PSG to win the Club World Cup.Reddit is rolling out age verification in the UK.In TV: (6:56) It has been well documented that the BBC has been poorly run for at least the past decade. Well, when you hear the word "Outsourcing" for a State-Run Media company, you know it's on life support. (Article By Michael Savage)In Sports: (19:11) Whilst I'd love to gass about how Chelsea are World Champions and will be so for the next four years, FIFA been going extra dirty with the recent Club World Cup. (Article By Dave Zirin & Jules Boykoff)In Film: (31:09) With Hollywood continuing down this depressing road of reboots & remakes, I wanted to revisit the topic and mull over what is next for the Film industry at large. (Spoiler Alert: Burn it down) (Article By Catherine Shoard)Lastly, in Music: (54:00) Hip-Hop's global reach continues! And this episode's example comes from Bangladesh who are reshaping their domestic politics one bar (& meme) at a time. (Article By Masum Billah)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

Episode Description

In a week where:

France & UK agree to "one in, one out” migration deal.
A small plane fireballs in Southend Airport, killing four people.
Iga Swiatek & Janik Sinner win their 1st Wimbledon Singles titles.
Chelsea thrash PSG to win the Club World Cup.
Reddit is rolling out age verification in the UK.

In TV: (6:56) It has been well documented that the BBC has been poorly run for at least the past decade. Well, when you hear the word "Outsourcing" for a State-Run Media company, you know it's on life support. (Article By Michael Savage)

In Sports: (19:11) Whilst I'd love to gass about how Chelsea are World Champions and will be so for the next four years, FIFA been going extra dirty with the recent Club World Cup. (Article By Dave Zirin & Jules Boykoff)

In Film: (31:09) With Hollywood continuing down this depressing road of reboots & remakes, I wanted to revisit the topic and mull over what is next for the Film industry at large. (Spoiler Alert: Burn it down) (Article By Catherine Shoard)

Lastly, in Music: (54:00) Hip-Hop's global reach continues! And this episode's example comes from Bangladesh who are reshaping their domestic politics one bar (& meme) at a time. (Article By Masum Billah)

Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"

Rate & Review

E-Mail: [email protected]
Twitter & IG: @The5thElementUK
Website: https://the5thelement.co.uk
Photography: https://www.crt.photography

Intro Music - "Too Much" By Vanilla
Interlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHigh
ChillHop Music

Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:
Diggin' In The Digits
5EPN Radio
Black Women Watch...
In Search of Sauce
The Beauty Of Independence