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"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor

The 5th Element Podcast Network

Welcome to "What"s Good?", where I tackle a myriad of subjects: From Film/TV to Music, to Tech, Race & Society; Current Affairs and many more, through my eyes and the eyes of the writers I read. So if you take an interest in anything I feel like talking about any given week, along with the occasional interview with Friends of 5E, then this is your podcast. A 5EPN Original.

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87:53

Ep.352 - "Baltimore Is My Entire Experience" W/ John...

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/10/09

Another WG interview for you to step to! This time, friend of the show - Music Journalist Miki Hellerbach - links me with fellow Baltimorean, rapper John Wells off the back of his new EP "I don't wanna die (Pt. 1)". We get into his beginnings, all things Baltimore; his autobiographical style and of course his Top 5.I recommend that you also peep Miki's '23 piece with Wells which is heavily referenced in this interview.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether

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64:40

Ep.351 - Digital ID, Lee Miller & Jennie Baptiste

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/10/08

In a week where:World-renowned Zoologist & conservationist Jane Good all dies aged 91.Israel intercept the Global Sumud Flotilla.UK government wins £122m pandemic case against Michelle Mone-linked firm over faulty PPE.“Peanuts” is 75 years old.France PM Sébastien Lecornu resigns after less than a month.In the 1st of two Tech segments: (16:35) I wanted to really sink my teeth into the Digital ID debate, so we're going to double dip, starting with Estonia, a place that has implemented it

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64:15

Ep.350 - "Journey Of A Heartbreak" W/ Kairos The Writer

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/10/02

Another interview for you to step to! For this one we talk to upcoming Alt-R&B talent Kairos The Writer off the back of his latest EP release "AND STILL I LOVE". We get into his beginnings, the constant pendulum swing from singing to rapping; learning production and marketing and of course his Top 5.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond

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66:29

Ep.349 - Coke Bottles & Hating Your Job

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2025/10/01

In a week where:Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is sentenced to 5 years in prison for criminal conspiracy.Huntington's disease is successfully treated for first time.Keir Starmer announces plans for a compulsory digital ID system, with every UK adult to be issued a "Brit Card”.Terrorism case against Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh is thrown out.Assata Shakur dies aged 78.In Gaming: (8:55) Something very sinister is going down in Egypt where teen gamers are getting caught up in the

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61:25

Ep.348 - Ezra Klein, "Italian" Leather & Instant Ramen

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2025/09/24

In a week where:ABC suspends "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" then brings it back after boycotts.Two-time Olympic medallist Fred Kerley becomes first track athlete to commit to Enhanced Games.Police search home of singer D4vd after decomposed remains of missing 15-year-old girl found inside his vehicle last week.UK, Canada, France & Australia officially recognise a Palestinian State.Trump throws toys out the pram at the UN General Assembly.In Politics: (9:05) For over a decade I've been a frequent

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70:01

Ep.347 - Steve Ballmer, Nintendo & Julia Margaret...

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/09/17

In a week where:Far-Right influencer Charlie Kirk is assassinated at a University event.UK Ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson is sacked for ties to Jeffrey Epstein.Bolsonaro is sentenced to 27 years for plotting military coup in Brazil.Terence Crawford beats Canelo Alvarez to become first male boxer to be undisputed world champion in three weight classes.Ricky Hatton, former boxing world champion, dies aged 46.In Geopolitics: (7:22) Imperialism is taking a new, more covert form as US

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72:35

Ep.346 - Your Party, Green Party & IKEA

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/09/10

In a week where:Scientists discover ordinary ice generates electricity.The Swiss drop open-source LLM Apertus.Google gets $45m to spread Israeli propaganda worldwide.Fashion designer Giorgio Armani dies aged 91.Angela Rayner resigns as Deputy PM & Housing, Communities & Local Government Minister.In the 1st of three Politics segments: (8:16)The wait for the official reveal of the Corbyn-Sultana led "Your Party" continues but the wish list from people on the Left is already being

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72:24

Ep.345 - Octavia Butler, Katrina @ 20 & Legalising...

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/09/03

In a week where:Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital kill at least 20 people, including five journalists.Australian PM Anthony Albanese accuses Iran of directing antisemitic arson attacks in Australia.Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa calls Trump a “Russian Agent”.Denmark has accused US agents of trying to foment separatism in Greenland.At least 800 die & thousands injured after a 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan.In the 1st of two Politics segments: (7:16)

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96:08

Ep.344 - "The Clique Of '86" W/ Kinzoogianna

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/08/27

Another interview for you to step to! For this truly special conversation, we talk to Jazztronica multi-instrumentalist and Hip-Hop fan Anna Stubbs, AKA Kinzoogianna ahead of her album "The Clique Of '86" dropping 12th September. This nearly 90 minute conversation spans from her beginnings, living in California; being exposed to music early on and never looking back; taking Jazz in University; her career up to this point, all the way to her Top 5 and chatting Hip-Hop long after that.Thank

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78:38

Ep.343 - "My Life's Work" W/ Marquise Fair

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/08/21

Another interview for you to step to! For this one we talk to Singer/Songwriter Marquise Fair in anticipation of his sophomore album "BETTER WORLD", dropping September 3rd. We talk his beginnings, how his environment has affected him, being Black in America; his eclectic style and of course his Top 5.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly

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69:09

Ep.342 - "New Nakba", Zambian Gold & Male Plastic...

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/08/20

In a week where:Perplexity offers to buy Google's Chrome browser for $34.5 billion.Trump & Putin meet in Alaska for peace talks.Sean Kingston is sentenced to 3.5 years for fraud.Volodymyr Zelenskyy & European leaders visit Trump.Israelis engage in nationwide protests, calling for government to secure ceasefire, return hostages.In the 1st of three Life segments: (8:34) Israel is nearing "Final Solution" territory. But not before The West makes a few more empty threats. (Article By

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Ep.341 - "Sports & Globalisation" W/ Dr. Joshua Wright

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/08/13

A #FriendOf5E comes through for his WG debut! Associate Professor of History at Trinity Washington University Dr. Joshua K. Wright comes through off the back of his appearance on "Diggin' In The Digits" in November '22 to plug his new book "The NBA’s Global Empire: How the League Became an International Powerhouse".We get into his beginnings, his journey in Academia; his love of Basketball, the challenges of making a Sports book that's not a Biography and, of course, his Top 5.Thank you for

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69:24

Ep.340 - Moral Failures & Engineering Amnesia

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/08/06

In a week where:Tsunami warnings ring across Pacific after a 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's coast.Cherry Vann becomes UK's first female archbishop after election in Wales.Palestine Action co-founder wins permission to challenge terror ban.Tommy Robinson is arrested over alleged assault at London station.UK will begin implementing migrant returns deal with France.In Politics: (12:02) Kier Starmer recently held the purely symbolic Palestinian recognition over Israel's head as if that

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Ep.339 - Age Verification & Rastafari

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/07/30

In a week where:Hulk Hogan dies aged 71.Jazz legends Chuck Mangione & Dame Cleo Laine die aged 84 & 97 respectively.ESPN to purchase NFL Network and RedZone for a reported $2B.Actor Michael Ward is charged with rape.The US DoJ mull over giving Ghislaine Maxwell “Limited Immunity”.In Politics: (14:15) As people continue to get arrested for protesting and vocalising the wrongful nature of Palestine Action being deemed a terrorist organisation, it's worth charting how we've gotten to

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63:47

Ep.338 - Orgreave Inquiry, Sudan & "Gen-Z Stare"

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/07/23

In a week where:Trump sues The Wall Street Journal over an article implicating him with Jeffrey Epstein.Red Tories suspend Diane Abbott over rehashing her “levels to racism” comments.Israel bombs Syria's Ministry of Defence.Government launches Orgreave inquiry, 40 years after clashes at miners’ strike.Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner Dies aged 54 by accidental drowning.In Politics: (7:16) In a crazy irony, the Red Tories have launched an inquiry into gov't/police abuse during a time of protest 40

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65:14

Ep.337 - BBC Outsourcing & Bangladeshi Rap

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/07/16

In a week where:France & UK agree to "one in, one out” migration deal.A small plane fireballs in Southend Airport, killing four people.Iga Swiatek & Janik Sinner win their 1st Wimbledon Singles titles.Chelsea thrash PSG to win the Club World Cup.Reddit is rolling out age verification in the UK.In TV: (6:56) It has been well documented that the BBC has been poorly run for at least the past decade. Well, when you hear the word "Outsourcing" for a State-Run Media company, you know it's

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57:33

Ep.336 - Chinese Students Vs AI, "Akon City" & Arthur...

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/07/09

In a week where:Sean Combs is found guilty of two of five counts; maximum sentence is 20 years.Liverpool’s Diogo Jota & brother Andre die in a car crash.Actor Michael Madsen - frequent Tarantino collaborator - dies aged 67.MPs Jeremy Corbyn & Zarah Sultana announce intention to form a new party.The US Government says there's nothing to see here with Jeffrey Epstein.In the 1st of two Life segments - (9:29) With everything going on, it is always worth thinking, always worth knowing,

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49:37

Barbican's "Rebel Radio" - Part Three

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/07/03

The good people at Barbican have blessed me with an opportunity to cover a portion of their month-long programme called "Rebel Radio": "the sound of resistance and reinvention across this month-long celebration of pirate radio and its lasting impact on music, culture and community."In the final part, I take in the last talk, simply named "Where Are All The House Parties?", hosted by BBC Radio 1Xtra's Richie Brave with panellists DJ Alex Rita, Writer/Director Caleb Femi & DJ Lynda

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65:36

Ep.335 - Zohran Mamdani, Digital Nomads & Boat Life

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/07/02

In a week where:A child dies & several more injured after a tree falls in my local park.BBC decide to not broadcast Kneecap's Glastonbury performance live.England U21s wins the U21 Euros.Kier Starmer gets bullied over Welfare reform.We are now halfway through this decade.In Politics: (7:17) The US has a new boogeyman to be fake-scared about and he's potentially going to become Mayor of New York City. Say hello to Zohran Mamdani (Article By Nathan J. Robinson)In Society: (21:13) Last

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73:50

Barbican's "Rebel Radio" - Part Two

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/06/26

The good people at Barbican have blessed me with an opportunity to cover a portion of their month-long programme called "Rebel Radio": "the sound of resistance and reinvention across this month-long celebration of pirate radio and its lasting impact on music, culture and community."In Part Two, we hit the 2nd Talk with Artist, Writer & DJ Elijah talking to Founder of RinseFM, Geeneus about his career that spans the height of Pirate Radio, the inception of the likes of Jungle, Grime,

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