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Korks Talks
by Korks Talks
A podcast that evaluates introspections of self and State through the prism of politics, the economy, society, technology, law and the environment via the arts, academia and cultural commentary.For all enquiries, please contact me at: [email protected]
Episodes
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Round Up Review: 'The Blame', 'Unabomber' and 'Wasteman'
Round up review of several things I've been watching including the police drama 'The Blame' which follows a murder in Wakestead and features Michelle Keegan, Douglas Booth and newcomer Nathan Mensah in leading roles; Netflix's psychological drama 'Unabomber' which follows Ted Kaczinsky's…
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Review: South London Film Festival 2026 (SLLF) at the Ritzy Cinema
Review of South London Film Festival 2026 (SLLF) launched 'Behind The Smile Vol 1' at the Ritzy Cinema. In collaboration with The Film and TV Charity, this festival featured 10 thought-provoking films including the music video for Ashley Thomas'/Bashy's 'How Black Men Lose Their Smile': Far From...
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Book Review: 'Smallie' by Eden McKenzie-Goddard
This is a review of Eden McKenzie-Goddard's debut book 'Smallie' following the life of a family experiencing the fallout of the Windrush scandal. Touching on themes of family, displacement, romance and religion, this is a well-grounded and thoughtful depiction of the reality of immigration and…
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Round Up Review: Herrana Addisu's 'PROOF' & Dean Atta's 'Big Man'
Round Up Review of Herrana Addisu's short film/proof of concept 'PROOF' which investigates child labour in Ghana, and a review of Dean Atta's Q&A with Keith Jarrett about Dean's debut adult novel 'Big Man' about a gay, middle-aged Black British man.
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Review: Hurvin Anderson exhibition at Tate Britain
Review of Hurvin Anderson's first retrospective exhibition at Tate Britain, featuring works from his early student days to the present day. A cross-cultural odyssey spanning Birmingham in the UK, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago, this exhibition showcases themes of identity, culture, immigration,...
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Review: 'Possession' on Now TV and Sky TV
Review of the new five-part show called 'Possession' which is available to watch on streaming platforms: Now TV and Sky TV. The show follows Claudia Mckenzie, a mixed race lawyer on a legal case about a disinherited descendant of a plantation owner. I attending this showing at Everyman Cinema in...
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In Memoriam: Professor Jason Arday
This episode is in memoriam of Professor Jason Arday - the youngest Black professor appointed to Cambridge - whose death was announced yesterday (14th August 2026). I discuss the racist media campaign against him, the importance of due diligence and a re-evaluation of editorial and communal...
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Round Up Review: 'La Fille du Regiment' at RBO and 'Swan Lake' at London Coliseum
Round up review of opera comique 'La Fille du Regiment' (Daughter of the Regiment) at Royal Ballet & Opera (RBO) and the 'Swan Lake' ballet which was shown at the London Coliseum.
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Korks' Currents: FIFA Fixing, European Staycations & Sjögren's syndrome
Random chinwag about coloniality, sport, Europe, climate catastrophe and disease.
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World Cup 2026 Match Review: Ghana v England (0 - 0)
Rare episode of me reviewing a World Cup 2026 match: Ghana v England, who played yesterday and equalled at 0 - 0.
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Review: 'The Christophers' at Finsbury Park Picturehouse
Review of Steven Soderbergh's film 'The Christophers' featuring Ian McKellen as 'Julian Sklar' and Michaela Coel as Lori Butler. Still showing at Finsbury Park Picturehouse.
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Korks' Currents: Social Media Ban for Under 16s
An episode discussing the ramifications of the UK's decision to ban social media for under-16s: the good, the bad, the ugly.
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Korks' Currents: Mid-Year Life Update and Current Affairs
A de facto mid-year life update and some thoughts on a few news stories I read recently.
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Review: 51st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy
Review of 'The 51st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy' on Netflix.
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Review: Kimberlé Crenshaw in conversation with Afua Hirsch at Southbank Centre
Review of civil rights advocate Kimberlé Crenshaw in conversation with writer and broadcaster Afua Hirsch at the Queen Elizabeth Hall (Purcell Room) at Southbank Centre.
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(Half) Review: 'Falling' on Channel 4
I'm halfway through 'Falling' on Channel 4 so I thought I'd share my thoughts so far! It features Paapa Essiedu (Father Hicks) and Keeley Hawes (Sister Ann) as they navigate a something story.
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Review: 'Michael' biopic and a mild life update
Review of the 'Michael' biopic, lessons on manifestation and a mild life update.
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Round-Up Review: FUZE, Netflix's 'Chess Mates' and new BBC Comedy Short 'Proper Ladies'
Round-up review of new film FUZE which is now in cinema, Netflix's 'Chess Mates' following the Hans Niemann cheating controversy and and BBC's comedy shorts 'Proper Ladies' written by Sabrina Ali who wrote 'Dugsi Dayz;
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Review: The Drama (in cinemas now)
Review of 'The Drama' in cinemas now, featuring Zendaya (Coleman) and Robert Pattison
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Round Up Review: The Curfew, The Prestige and Harry Potter Remake
Round-up review of Channel 5 mini-series 'The Curfew', 'The Prestige' directed by Christopher Nolan and my thoughts on the Harry Potter Remake.
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Review: Muslim Matchmaker, Abundant Mentalities and Music
Review of American TV show 'Muslim Matchmaker,' my thoughts on abundant mentalities and a few of my favourite songs - from Stevie Wonder to Doechii.
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Round Up Review: Jay-Z's GQ Interview, SNL UK and Channel 5's Huw Edwards Drama
Round up review of content I've been consuming lately: Jay-Z's GQ Interview Channel 5's Huw Edwards Drama Meta and YouTube being found liable for Social Media Addiction Saturday Night Live UK
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Round Up Review: The Capture, The Oscars and Boarders
Quick chinwag to round up a few BBC shows I've been watching: 'The Capture', 'Boarders' and 'Industry' as well as the Oscars; I also talk about recent shows which highlight Ghana, including Channel 5's 'Mission Motherland' with Clara Amfo and Clive Myrie's 'African Adventure.'
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Round Up Review: Industry, Saltburn, Black Cake and How To Kill Your Family
Quick-fire round-up on a range of topics, including a review of the TV show Industry, the film Saltburn, the mini-series Black Cake, and The Lady and Bella Mackie's book on 'How To Kill Your Family'. This round-up is peppered with some thoughts on the news agenda; namely, the N-word incident at…
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Review: 'All My Sons' at Wyndham's Theatre
Review of 'All My Sons' at Wyndham's Theatre starring Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Bryan Cranston, Paapa Essiedu, Hayley Squires and Tom Glynn-Carney.
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Review: 'Sorry, Baby' on MUBI
Review of independent black comedy drama 'Sorry, Baby' on MUBI, directed and written by Eva Victor
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Review: 'Untold: Shooting Guards' on Netflix
Review of 'Untold: Shooting Guards' featuring NBA players Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton on Netflix.
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Review: 'The Black Swan' on BBC
Review of Danish TV 2's documentary series 'The Black Swan' on BBC about the criminal underworld's connection to the Danish elite. I also talk about the Epstein files, the corruption of money and Black British posterity.
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Review: 'P-Diddy: The Reckoning' on Netflix
Review of the recent documentary 'P-Diddy: The Reckoning' on Netflix
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Review: 'Dreamers' by Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor at BFI Southbank
Review of 'Dreamers' at BFI Southbank with Q&A with director, producer and writer, Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor, cinematographer Anna Patarakina and cast members Ann Akinjirin and Diana Yekinni.
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Round Up Review: Hercules, Wicked: For Good and Where The Crawdads Sing
Round up review of West End hit 'Hercules', film sequel 'Wicked: For Good' and bestselling book 'Where The Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens.
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Korks' Currents: Italian Weddings, Greek Tragedies, British Vogue
This episode is all about how eurocentricism bleeds into the lives of the African diaspora through idealism, capitalism and individualism.
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Review: 'Being Eddie', the Booker Prize and Alienation of Affection
Review of Netflix documentary 'Being Eddie' which documents the life and times of award-winning actor, comic Eddie Murphy, my thoughts on the 2025 Booker Prize win and the legal concept of 'alienation of Affection'
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Film Reviews: 'Hedda' and 'Two Can Play That Game'
Reviews of two films: 2025 drama 'Hedda' written and directed by Nia DaCosta based on the Norwegian play 'Hedda Gabler' and Noughties romcom 'Two Can Play That Game' featuring Vivica A. Fox and Morris Chestnut.
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Review: Against The Loveless World by Susan Abulhawa
A review of the Palestinian Book award-winning 'Against The Loveless World' by Susan Abulhawa.
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In Memoriam: Long Live Black [British] Stories
This episode is in memoriam of Dr Melz Owusu and Sareeta Domingo - two Black British writers whose substantial work should not be forgotten. Also a lament on the importance of niche narratives, dissemination, comprehension and critique.
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Review: Hard Truths (and a personal progress report)
Review of Mike Leigh's film 'Hard Truths' starring Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Michele Austin, alongside a progress report with a professional and personal life update.
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Round Up Review: 'The Year of Less' and 'Dear Senthuran: A Black Spirit Memoir'
A round-up review of two non-fiction books: 'The Year of Less: How I Stopped Shopping, Gave Away My Belongings , and Discovered Life Is Worth More Than Anything You Can Buy' by Cait Flanders and 'Dear Senthuran: A Black Spirit Memoir' by Akwaeke Emezi that drew some interesting takeaways.
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Review: Yoshimoto Nara at Hayward Gallery in Southbank Centre
The largest European retrospective to date of the work of Japanese artist Yoshimoto Nara at Hayward Gallery in Southbank Centre.
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Review: Intimate Apparel at Donmar Warehouse
Review of 'Intimate Apparel' at Donmar Warehouse featuring key leads: Samira Wiley (Orange is the New Black, The Handmaid's Tale) and Kadiff Kirwan (Chewing Gum, Slow Horses.)
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Korks' Currents: Content Creation, Online Safety Bill and 1000 Men and Me Documentary
A social commentary episode about the ethics of content creation, the UK's Online Safety Bill and Channel 4's recent 1000 Men and Me Documentary.
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Review: Unforgivable (BBC Drama)
Review of BBC drama 'Unforgivable' produced and written by Jimmy McGovern, featuring Anna Friel.
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Review: Echo at Royal Court Theatre
Written by Nassim Soleimanpour and directed by Omar Elerian. This limited-run featured an all-new cast of brave performers, taking to the stage for one night only - the performance I watched featured award-winning actor Daniel Kaluuya.
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Korks' Currents: Michelle Agyemang, Ed Sullivan and Young People
In this episode, I talk about the Lionesses reaching the semi-finals, the Netflix show 'Sunday Best' and the voting age being decreased to 16 and 17.
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Round Up Review: Back to Reality at Annroy Gallery; Anatomy of a Painting at National Portrait Gallery
Reviews of the 'Back to Reality' exhibition (A retrospective of HUNGER magazine) at Annroy Gallery and 'Anatomy of a Painting' by Jenny Saville at the National Portrait Gallery.
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Review: 'The Catch' by Yrsa Daley-Ward Part One
Part one of my review of 'The Catch' by award-winning, bestselling author of 'bone' and 'The Terrible' by Yrsa Daley-Ward.
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Review: Little Fires Everywhere on Channel 4 OD
Review of Little Fires Everywhere on Channel 4 OD featuring Kerry Washington and Reese Witherspoon.
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Review: Miss Myrtle's Garden at Bush Theatre
Review of 'Miss Myrtle's Garden' at Bush Theatre - a world premiere production by Danny James King, directed by Taio Lawson, part of the Bush Theatre's outgoing artistic director Lynette Linton's final season.
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Review: Cowboy Carter Tour at Tottenham Stadium Part One
Review of Cowboy Carter Tour at Tottenham Stadium (Monday 16th June)
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Review: River on ITV
Review of British crime drama series River featuring Stellan Skarsgård, Nicola Walker and Adeel Akhtar.
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A podcast that evaluates introspections of self and State through the prism of politics, the economy, society, technology, law and the environment via the arts, academia and cultural commentary.For all enquiries, please contact me at: [email protected]
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