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Nostalgia Podcast
by Victoria Pennant
- Where music and story-telling meet.Showcasing artists & creatives through their nostalgic playlists & stories 🎵✨️. Guests come onto the show with five of their most nostalgic tracks and we dive into their nostalgia, their stories connected to each song and everything in between.New episode out every Wednesday fortnight.Hosted, produced and edited by Victoria Pennant.
Episodes
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EP49 - NINA ROSE - The Future Of Afrobeats
In this episode, Victoria sits down with Nina Rose an artist who fuses elements of Afro-Pop, Afro-Dancehall and R&B to create her unique sound. She dives into her experience with music growing up in a mixed heritage household, embracing multi-genres in her music and how she was able to draw from...
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EP48 - FELICIA OLUTEASE - Multi-Faceted Creative
In this episode, Victoria sits down with Felicia OluTease an all-around hyphenated and multi-faceted creative. She dives into the importance of networking and maintaining relationships, how much her family means to her and inspires her and how she expresses herself through her style. Songs in the...
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EP47 - SCOTTYINSIDE - Always Inside
Victoria sits down with ScottyInside, a DJ, MC, Host, and founder of Always Inside Group. He discusses his journey into DJing, he shares his motivation behind launching Always Inside, a platform for up-and-coming DJs, and his mission to provide opportunities and support for new talent. Songs in…
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EP46 - SMOOTH FUEGO - We're Stuck In Old School R&B
Victoria sits down with Smooth Fuego DJ, presenter, event and artist manager. We dive into where his career began as a DJ, why genres should be kept intact, and how his company 360 R&B is championing new R&B artists across the world. Songs in this episode: 1. Slow Dance - Keri Hilson 2. All The...
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EP45 - KEMI - All About That Soul
Victoria sits down with singer-songwriter Kemi Sulola, we dive into what it was like growing up in East London surrounded by her dad’s reggae vinyls, how complications with her health inspired her to build a studio space and offer support for up-and-coming artists, to her music being acknowledged...
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EP44 - AMETHYST - Full Circle Moments
Victoria sits down with singer-songwriter Amethyst. In this episode, Amethyst takes us on a journey to when she first developed her love for music as a young girl, and how she developed her sound and skills to become the artist she is today. Songs featured in this episode: 1. How Come You Don't...
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EP43 - TENDAI - Music Is The Gateway For Introspection
Victoria sits down with Tendai, the host, editor and producer of Soundtracks Podcast - a music podcast dedicated to sharing stories and discussing music's influence on our lives. We discuss the power of music and how it allows for introspection in our lives, growing up as an older sister and...
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EP42 - DIOR ASHE - Music Is My Therapy
Victoria sits down with singer and songwriter Dior Ashe. In this episode, we dive into how her songwriting has become her therapy, her experience working in the mental health field and how it transcends into her music and her other creative expression, painting buddhas. This episode is in...
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EP41 - TOCHI - Being Yourself Is The Safest Place To Be
Victoria sits down with singer-songwriter Tochi. In this episode, we dive into why it was important for Tochi to blend her culture and language (Igbo) into her music, how her spare time diving into YouTube allowed her to expand her music library and Tochi takes us down memory lane to the early...
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EP40 - RAVE REPORT - I'm In My Soft Era
Victoria sits down with Verity the music journalist and founder of The Rave Report. In this episode, we touch on the power of finding your musical tribe and community, how music evolves with your evolution and how Soundcloud has democratised music. Songs in this episode: 1. Bubble Pop Electric -...
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EP39 MIGHLOE - It Feels Like Home
Victoria sits down with Mighloe, a singer and songwriter in Toronto, Canada. In this episode, we touch on how we have entered a multi-genre era, how Mighloe made it a point not to be compared to Mirah Carey and how old classics can make a resurgence in the modern day. Songs in this episode: 1....
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EP38 - CHAPTERS PODCAST - Let's Start From The Beginning
Victoria sits down with Michael and Julian, the founders and hosts of Chapters Podcast - a live music show and podcast focusing on artists and their journey. In this episode, the questions are turned onto them, and we dive into their stories, journeys, and music that mattered most to them.…
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EP37 - VICTORIA JANE - Music For The Soul
Victoria sits down with Host of BBC1's R&B Soul show and artist, Victoria Jane as we dive into his nostalgia. We touch on how Victoria found her way back to R&B and Soul, how faith plays an important role in her life and how she balances being the Jane of all trades. Songs in this episode…
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EP36 - LEVERSON - Variety Is The Spice Of Life
Victoria sits down with DJ, Promoter and Designer leverson as we dive into his nostalgia. We touch on how important variety is in music, the importance of breaking past the algorithm and discovering new sounds and how his dad's compilation mixes gave him the foundation of his music taste. Songs…
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EP35 - NIA CHENNAI - Core Memories & Influences
In this episode, Victoria sits down with Nia Chennai, the singer song-writer behind the iconic line "You've been running through my mind, I'm so damn tired." We discussed how she kept her dreams of becoming a singer close to her heart, how a breakup inspired her song and how Brandy intuitively…
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EP34 - MIDE JANELLE - Living In Your Authentic Truth
*Apologies for the sound at the beginning! Stick with it, it gets better, I promise!* Victoria sits down with singer-songwriter Mide Janelle as we dive into her nostalgia. We touch on the importance of living in your authentic truth, how Chris Brown and her cousin inspired her and her vocals and...
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EP33 - NAYANA AB - Because Of You Mum
In this episode, Victoria sits down with singer/songwriter Nayana AB. We dive into her adoration for live music, how she brings elements of story-telling and vulnerability and encourages others to do so too and the important role her friends and her tribe (Da Community) play in her life. Songs...
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EP32 - EMAN FROM DA A2 - Shout Out To My Bros
In this episode, Victoria sits down with Eman from Da A2 a talented rapper from South London. We dive into how he has worked to perfect his craft by learning from the greats, how important the support from his brothers has been and how much he relates to the movie 8 Mile. Songs featured in this...
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EP31 - ANGIE & VICTORIA - 15 Years Of Sisterhood
On this very special personal episode, Victoria sat down with her best friend of 15 years Angie! They reflect on their years of friendship and dive into the nostalgic songs that were the soundtrack of our era. Expect a few tears, laughs and warnings not to litter. But most importantly hear their...
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EP30 - Y.Q.S - Bringing Diversity To Music
In this episode, Victoria sits down with the contemporary R&B girl group Y.Q.S, consisting of Von'Jai, Francheska and Dena. They bring an Afro-Swing/Latino twist to their music. We dive into their R&B nostalgia playlist, how girl groups such as the Pussy Cat Dolls and Destiny Childs inspired them...
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EP29 - AE - Remembering The Culture
Victoria sits down with the Southeast London rap duo AE - comprised of the lovely Ads and Els. We dive into their nostalgia with a playlist filled with cultural classics. We speak about the pioneers who paved the way for the culture, the ones who brought something new to the scene and the songs...
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EP28 - BERNE - An Ode To Hip-Hop
I sit down with Berne the founder of the tech start-up Pryntd where he takes 2D content and turns it into 3D immersive experiences; we dive into his nostalgia and knowledge of Hip-Hop. His playlist takes us to the throwbacks and the great legends of hip-hop such as Nas, Jay-Z, Tupac and Biggie....
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EP27 RUCCI - It's All About The Vibes
Victoria sits down with Afro-pop rapper hailing from East London Rucci (formerly known as R3 LSE), we dive into his eclectic playlist and his nostalgia. We touch on a Nigerian classic by Styl-Plus, how Christina Milian's AM PM will be rinsed until August and how important it was to bring his…
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EP26 - MELISSA - Finding The Strength Within
In this episode, Victoria sits down with Melissa, a music producer and content creator who focuses on sex, relationships and dating. We touch on the lasting impact cool and great teachers make, the importance of setting standards in relationships and why you shouldn't keep everything to yourself...
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EP25 - MONÉT - The Right Songs At The Right Time
Victoria Pennant sits down with singer-songwriter Monét, her soulful sounds are reminiscent of chilled Sunday afternoons. We dive into her nostalgic tracks, and her influences on her music and speak a bit about her creative process. Her song selection speaks to very specific moments where they…
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EP24 - CHRLI - A Father's Record Collection
Victoria sits with CHRLI, a singer-songwriter who moved to London to pursue a career in music. We discuss how influential her father and family were to her career choice, why Phyliss Hyman was an artist she admired and reminiscing about trips to St. Lucia. Songs in this episode: 1. Over You -...
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EP21 - STEPHEN - Hearing Colours & Textures In Music
In this episode, I sit down with Stephen, a financial analyst by day and a DJ by night. We speak about the beauty of old-school recordings and the beautiful crackles that can be heard in the song, Pharell's group N.E.R.D was actually considered a rock band and how Stephen can hear colours and...
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EP20 - LADIES LOUNGE
In this episode and continuing the spirit of International Women's Day this month, be a fly on the wall for a conversation between my two close friends Tope and Naomi. We have a regular catch-up which we call the Ladies Lounge and on this day we were struggling to find a song that represents our...
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EP 17 - NABILA
Victoria Pennant sits down with Nabila Nebula, an event coordinator, poet, and storyteller. Nabila is so beautifully vulnerable in this episode, as she recalls her past and the songs that were the soundtrack to her childhood. Apologies for the slight hiccups during this episode! Songs in this...
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EP16 - JOELLE
Victoria Pennant sits down with Joelle Owusu, a commissioning editor and writer. We touch on the history of girl bands - their rise and falls, how multifaceted and diverse black people are with their music choices and mere fact that that’s okay and the fact that Nickleback IS a cool band!…
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EP15 - MARLON
Victoria Pennant sits down with Marlon Miller a yogi instructor and founder of Truth In Trees. The time before Spotify, the lineage of music and how music can transcend all languages. Songs featured in this episode: All Falls Down - Kanye West The Girl From Ipanema - Stan Getz, Joao Gilberto Love...
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EP14 -TENE
Victoria Pennant sits down with Tene Edwards a poet, award-winning author of the bestselling book Walk With Wings, Content Creator, and co-founder of the Seed Project. We discuss how she began her journey as a poet, the importance of self-love, and the female icons that have inspired her. Songs...
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EP13 - RADCITY.
In this episode, Victoria Pennant sits down with producer, singer-songwriter RadCity hailing from the US. We are taken on an introspective journey back to where it all began finding her craft and defining herself. We discuss the importance of having the courage to be yourself and not change who…
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EP 12 - DEDICATION TO MY DAD
In this episode, Victoria Pennant dedicates this episode to her late father George Pennant, this was probably the hardest episode she has had to record. She reminisces on the music that takes her back to some of her most treasured memories with her father and the songs that will constantly remind...
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EP 11 - A#KEEM
In this episode, Victoria Pennant sits down with reggae singer and songwriter Akeem. We reminisce on the noughties, the importance of reconnecting to nature and the fact Backstreet Boys will always have a special place in our hearts. Songs featured in this episode: 1. As Long As You Love Me -...
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EP10 - MIRIAM
Victoria Pennant sits down for the first socially distant episode with Miriam as we dive into the effects COVID-19 has had on the music industry, the subtle importance of representation and the day when you break away from the crowd and find yourself musically. Songs featured - 1. Lover, You...
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EP9 - DION-MARIE
Victoria Pennant sits down with Dione-Marie, she dedicates this episode to her late Grandfather as she reminisces about the close relationship and bond they had. Her first childhood crush, how they met, and how music helped alleviate her heartbreak. Songs Featured 1. Trust And Believe - Keyshia...
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EP8 - BAKITA
Victoria Pennant sits down with poet, researcher and HIV activist Bakita. We discuss the importance of shifting perspective and remaining emotionally balanced, the complexities of identity in the black community and her love affair with 80s country music. Songs featured 1. Can't Get You Out Of My...
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EP7 - GBENGA
Victoria Pennant sits down with Gbenga as he dedicates this episode to his late mother. His playlist takes him back to Saturday morning cleaning, family and social gatherings where the Candy is compulsory and he recognises without his mother and her lessons he would never be the man he is today....
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EP6 - JONNY
Victoria Pennant sits down with Jonny as he reminisces meeting his grandmother for the first time, how to be the great pretender with Nat King Cole and bonding over DMX with his brother. Songs feature in this episode Here We Go Again - DMX Pretend - Nat King Cole Wish U Were Here - Jamie Foxx Ms...
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EP5 - ALEX & ANNA
Victoria Pennant sits down with the beautiful couple Alex and Anna for the very first couple episode. We journey through the musical nostalgia of their beautiful 10-year relationship that turned into marriage, we explore how jumping first and asking questions later can reap rewards and the song...
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EP 4 - GEE
Victoria Pennant sits down with rapper GeeFree as he recalls a musical moment that stayed with him to this day, we debate on the most powerful storytellers to us and the Pharrell and Timbaland beef. Featured songs: 1. The Boss - James Brown 2. I Can't Wait - Sleepy Brown, OutKast 3. Frontin'…
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EP3 - ZEM
Victoria Pennant sits down with singer/songwriter, music producer and part-time massage therapist Zem as he recollects his childhood talent show, we discuss male vulnerability, independent artists and the importance of British artists keeping their British accents, as we take a journey through…
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EP2 - PABLO
Victoria Pennant sits down with Pablo, a mental health advocate and ambassador for an educational platform to explore his songs and nostalgia. Featured songs - 1. Fabulous - Jaheim 2. So Many Tears - Tupac 3. Hard Knock Life - Jay-Z 4. Wonderful - JaRule 5. Nasty Girl - The Notorious B.I.G Where…
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EP1 - The Introduction
Welcome to the first episode of Nostalgia! In this episode, we not only introduce the podcast but the host. We learn about her most nostalgic songs and the reason nostalgia came to be. We are always looking for guests to be on our show and share their nostalgia and songs! If you're interested...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
- Where music and story-telling meet.Showcasing artists & creatives through their nostalgic playlists & stories 🎵✨️. Guests come onto the show with five of their most nostalgic tracks and we dive into their nostalgia, their stories connected to each song and everything in between.New episode out every Wednesday fortnight.Hosted, produced and edited by Victoria Pennant.
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