The Swinging Palm Trees Podcast
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Latest Episodes
Episode #123 with Sathnam Sanghera
In today's episode, I'm in conversation with The Sunday Times bestselling author Sathnam Sanghera. We discuss his new book 'Empireworld', and his other books including 'Empireland' and 'Stolen History'. We discuss the British Empire, it's history and t
Episode #122 with Paul Thompson
"There was something about the instrument that always spoke to me (being a shy person) because it was like the most important instrument on stage, but not the instrument that anybody noticed. You weren't as visible as the drummer. You weren't as flashy a
Episode #121 with Kate Verity Wilson
My guest on today's episode is Kate Verity Wilson, an ex-film producer who runs the anti-discrimination and workplace culture app 'Call It!'. Kate talks about the challenges and limited options for many creatives within the film industry, including the
Episode #87 with Joey Stuckey
On today's episode, I chat with award winning musician & educator Joey Stuckey. Joey talks about his life in music, his career in the industry, and his love & passion for The Blues, and why music has always been a source of solace to him. A
Episode #86 with Erick Kwashie
On today's episode, I chat with Erick, a Script editor & Story Consultant. He shares with us his story and how he got into the industry, the ongoing challenges he faced and still faces, why representation is vital and the importance of heritage
Episode #85 with Marshall Julius
On today's episode, I chat with journalist, film critic & nerd, Marshall Julius. We talk about his new book, 'Masters of Make-Up Effects: A Century of Practical Magic' which he co-authored with legendary effects wizard Howard Berger. W
Episode #84 with Tinuola Fakoya
On today's episode, it's a laid back chat with my good friend, Tinu, and you can tell from the first 10 seconds of conversation! We talk about her upbringing, life vignettes, what it means to be Yoruba, its traditions and culture. We also dis
Episode #83 with Malcolm Robinson
On today's episode I talk to Biomedical Scientist (BMS) and Founder of Harvey's Gang, Malcolm Robinson. Harvey's Gang are lab tours for young patients and their families to give them the chance to talk to the various medical staff who work
Episode #82 with Vince Fraser
In this episode, I talk with Digital illustrator and Visual Artist Vince Fraser. Vince shares how he started within the industry and we take a look at how his craft is continually evolving. We discuss Afro-Futurism & Afro-surrealism through a Black
Episode #81 with Adesua Okosun
In this episode, I chat with Visual storyteller Adesua Okosun. Adesua talks about her interest in film-making, her documentary project called 'The Other Side' that includes stories about the LGBTQ communities in The Republic of Côte d'Ivoi