The Black and Irish Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Jojo Jackson, Recorded live in Chicago
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Activist Jojo Jackson speaks to Leon about discovering her Irish connections, her work with My Block, My Hood, My City, and the importance of meaningf...
R3D's House
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DJ and Musician R3D joins his good friend Leon for a chat about his eponymous club night 'R3D's House', the current state of nightlife in Ireland toda...
Moyinoluwa Adelakun and Funmilayo Oni
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nigerian Lawyer Moyinoluwa Adelakun and activist Funmilayo Oni speak about their scholarship at UCD. They discuss why they are passionate about human ...
The rapper and the manager
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mullingar rapper Shaq and his manager Damz sit down with Leon to discuss how their working relationship has impacted the creative process. They also d...
Finding your voice
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A special episode ahead of the first Black & Irish town hall event on July 15th called Finding Your Voice. Leon discusses the political landscape in I...
Biden's Ballina Bonanza
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leon Diop is joined by Ronn Mapwata and Happiness Omochere as they detail how they came to be front and centre on-stage during US President Joe Biden'...
Music Industry Profile: Mixed by Simba
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Record producer, owner of Jungle Beam Studios and Entrepreneur, Simba Bianchi sits down with Femi and Leon to discuss emerging talent in Ireland. He r...
Film Industry Focus | Catalyst International Film Festival
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aisha Bolaji, Rachel Wren and Elizabeth Ade join Leon to discuss their careers in Film and TV, the essential role diversity plays in their industry, a...
Film Industry Profile: Derek Ugochukwu
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrating the Dublin International Film Festival, Femi and Leon are joined by the Nigerian writer, director and actor Derek Ugochukwu. He discusses ...
Music Industry Profile: Safo
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Artist Manager Joel Safo joins Femi and Leon for a chat about his life and career, his experience managing Irish success stories such as Offica and th...
Fashion Foward Part 2: Umoja Linn
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Umoja Linn founders, Liswa McDonald and China Soribe about the beginning of their friendship at the University of Galway, the struggles and successes ...
Fashion Forward Part 1: Faroq Balogun
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the first of two episodes focusing on the fashion industry, entrepreneur and creator of Branded Royal, Faroq Balogun speaks about his childhood in ...
The rise of Toshín
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh from her performance on The Late Late Show, Tosin Bankole sits down for an in-depth chat with none other than her older brother Femi. They explo...
School, scientists and summers in the Gaeltacht
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded live at the BTYSTE 2023. Leon, Amanda and Kenny share stories of how their education brought them to where they are today, but who loves scie...
Rachel Akano and Joy Njekwe
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded live at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition, 2023. Rachel and Joy join Leon and Kenny to discuss their award-winning app 'Memory...
The BIG Awards Special Episode
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Leon, Amanda, Femi and Kenny are back to preview the 2022 BIG Awards, plus they have details of exciting new podcast episodes in 2023.See omnystudio.c...
Black & Irish Podcast: History - S2 Ep 10
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The series comes to a close with hosts Boni, Amanda, Femi and Leon discussing some fascinating historical figures who have helped influence and shape ...
Black & Irish Podcast: Systemic Racism - S2 Ep 9
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Ebun Joseph and Claudia Hoareau join Femi and Leon for an interesting discussion on what exactly systemic racism is and what steps need to be taken...
Black & Irish Podcast: Racism in Schools - S2 Ep 8
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Leon and Femi as they chat to teachers Emer O’Neill and Briana Fitzsimons about Racism in schools - what to look out for, how to deal wit...
Black & Irish Podcast: Politics - S2 Ep 7
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Leon and Femi are joined by FG Councillor Yemi Adenuga and political coordinator for Black and Irish Eric Ehigie to explore and chat about the opportu...
Black & Irish Podcast: Music - S2 Ep 6
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alicia Raye and Sello join Boni and Amanda to examine the Black Irish music scene, from accents to the struggles of establishing as an artist, as well...
Black & Irish Podcast: Representation in the Arts - S2 Ep 5
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Femi and Amanda are joined by spoken word artist Felispeaks and Irish language activist/broadcaster Ola Majekodunmi to chat about their own journeys a...
Black and Irish Podcast: The Subculture - S2 Ep 4
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda and Boni are joined by “Pints of Malt" Hosts Kenny and Femi in this episode which dives into the Subculture lived by Africans here in Ireland...
Black & Irish Podcast: African Families - S2 Ep 3
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Boni’s Dad Albert Odoemene and Amanda’s "Aunty" Tonye Benson Olatunde join the podcast as they chat about the challenges of bringing up a family i...
Black & Irish Podcast: African Culture - S2 Ep 2
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Boni and Amanda as they explore the African Culture with Leadership Consultant Toluwani Akaehomen. Discover the reasons behind certain traditions...
The Black & Irish Identity - S2 Ep 1
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Series 2 kicks off with an exploration of the Black & Irish identity. Featuring hosts Leon Diop, Femi Bankole, Amanda Ade and Boni OdoemeneSee omnystu...
Series 2 - Coming Soon
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Black & Irish Podcast is back. New episodes coming soon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 10 - Dr Lucy Michael
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of the series, Amanda talks to sociologist Dr Lucy Michael, an expert on Racism and Integration about her work with INAR and the ...
Episode 9 - Christmas Special
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Leon Diop, Femi Bankole, Amanda Ade, and Boni Odoemene get together via Zoom for a festive catch-up, discussing the impact that 2020 has had on their ...
Episode 8- Timi Ogunyemi
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Femi Bankole chats with Timi about how he forged his career, media representation and his hopes for his son.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
Episode 7: Emma Dabiri
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda chats with writer, academic, and broadcaster Emma Dabiri about her renowned book 'Don't Touch My Hair', the importance of representation, and w...
Episode 6: Jade Jordan
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Actress Jade Jordan chats with Leon Diop about her path to working in London, the importance of returning home to Dublin and she tells of how capturin...
Episode 5: Paul Olima
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Boni Odoemene as he chats to fitness influencer Paul Olima about growing up in Dublin, gaining respect through sport and the differences between ...
Episode 4: Dr Monica Peres
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Monica Peres : Join Femi Bankole as he speaks to GP Dr Monica Peres about coming to Ireland at the age of sixteen , the challenges of accessing edu...
Episode 3: Ben Butler
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Boni as he chats to Ben Butler, a mixed race father of two from Dublin . Ben speaks of feeling resentment towards people who looked like him and ...
Episode 2: Sophie Okpara
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Amanda Ade as she speaks with Sophie Okpara about her experience of being a minority student, her feelings on completing the first Black Studies ...
Episode 1: Max Zanga
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Leon Diop as he talks to Dafe Orugbo aka Max Zanga from the hip-hop band Tebi Rex. Leon and Max met at university and in this episode they share ...
Introducing... The Black & Irish Podcast
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Leon Diop, Femi Bankole, Amanda Ade and Boni Odoemene as they talk to a variety of people – about the culture, language and identity of the Bla...