The Swinging Palm Trees Podcast

The Swinging Palm Trees Podcast


Latest Episodes

Episode #133 with Rishma Dhaliwal
August 28, 2024

On today's episode, Rishma Dhaliwal has a sit-down with me to nerd out over most things Hip-Hop related. Rishma shares her immense love for the music, why its cultural importance and influence is of continual importance and significance in society, and wh

Episode #132 with Nick Rizzini
August 20, 2024

On today's episode I talk with writer and film director Nick Rizzini. Nick talks about how he started his career and why he believes directing is his true calling rather than acting. We also discuss in depth of our shared passion for NFTs, and talk abou

Episode #131 with Enva Lewis
August 13, 2024

On today's episode, I chat with actor Enva Lewis. Enva chats about her film acting debut in 'How to Have Sex', and why the film is important in exploring issues of consent and relationships. Enva also shares how her heritage has shaped her identity, t

Episode #130 with Zarrar Kahn
July 30, 2024

On today's episode I chat with Film director, producer and writer Zarrar Kahn. Zarrar shares with us how he started his career including his passion for theatre. We also talk about his debut feature film, 'In Flames', which was Pakistan's official submi

Episode #129 with Anthony Cheng
July 23, 2024

On today's episode I chat with Radio Producer, Photographer and Filmmaker Anthony Cheng. Anthony shares his story about his musical education as a classically trained pianist, how he started within the industry, and also talks about his podcast, FORTE,

Episode #128 with Jeya Sivans
July 17, 2024

**Trigger warning*: contains descriptions of domestic violence**.In today's episode, I talk with entrepreneur and Revenue Consultant Jeya Sivans. Jeya talks about her career and what it takes to sustain a business in today's climate. We chat about what

Episode #127 with Krishna Mckenzie
July 09, 2024

On today's episode, I chat with Farmer, educator and musician Krishna Mckenzie. Krishna shares with us his journey from childhood in England including his time at The Jiddu Krishnamurti School, to The Auroville Farms and setting up Solitude Farm in Tami

Episode #126 with Valérie Osouf
June 25, 2024

On today's episode, documentary filmmaker Valrie Osouf talks about her role as co-curator on 'Tigritudes'- a Pan-African cycle of 128 films from 42 countries produced between 1956 and 2023. Valrie discusses the relevance of Tigritudes, the lack of respe

Episode #125 with Christiana Ajilore
June 19, 2024

*Trigger warning*: Due to the nature of Christiana's job as a lawyer, sensitive issues come up in the conversation that some listeners may find disturbing.In today's episode, I talk with lawyer and entrepreneur Christiana Ajilore. Christiana discusses wh

Episode #124 with Helen Dewdney
June 11, 2024

On today's episode, I chat with Consumer Rights champion Helen Dewdney, otherwise known as 'The Complaining Cow'. Helen talks about the importance of understanding your rights as a consumer especially within the UK, topical consumer issues and why it's i