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1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave

BBC Radio 1Xtra

Richie Brave hosts the biggest group chat of the week.

society & culture

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59:54

Is using synthetic hair dangerous?

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave ·

2025/05/04

We hear from hair health experts Jacqueline Shaw and Jadene Taylor as they look into safer options and alternatives to synthetic hair. We catch up with supermodel and presenter of BBC Glow Up Leomie Anderson, and best-selling author Candice Brathwaite shares thoughts after her first London Marathon.

59:52

Let's talk about addiction

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave ·

2025/04/27

Tune in for a raw and unfiltered journey into the highs and lows that define addiction. Richie Brave hears from Ricky and Alisha May Williams, a couple showcasing their sobriety journey; speaker and author Courtney Boateng shares overcoming a pornography addiction; alcoholic drink alternatives with Denise Hamilton-Mace, creator of Low No Drinker Magazine; and advice from Safer Gambling Advisor for Bet Know More org, Steven Nyandu.

60:05

Are Black music events being over-policed?

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave ·

2025/04/20

As we approach Stephen Lawrence Day, we honour his memory and get an update from BBC journalist Daniel De Simone on what's happened with the case in the last 12 months.We also discuss over-policing of Black owned events and how that’s impacting the community with the CEO of Black Lives in Music, Charisse Beaumont, and artist and founder of Black Pound Day, Swiss. Finally, Richie discusses the new upcoming comedy film Jafaican with the creator Fredi Nwaka.

60:06

Do you have a foot fetish?

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave ·

2025/04/13

With National Feet Week on the horizon Richie Brave is be talking to guests about feet! He is discussing the buying and selling of feet pics and the psychology behind different sexual kinks. He is also joined by author and publisher Sareeta Domingo to discuss her upcoming romance novel Possibility.

60:06

Understanding autism beyond the spectrum

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave ·

2025/04/06

Richie Brave hears from those living and experiencing life through a neurodivergent lense, as the world sheds light on autism awareness day. Joined by musicians, Donae'o and YJ, wellbeing speaker and autism parent Tiwa King, the founder of Black Autistics, Olivia Brown, and creative exec Despa Robinson, this show special aims to get to the heart of what it means to live, thrive, and sometimes struggle on and beyond autism.

59:51

What is parental abandonment?

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave ·

2025/03/30

We start by discussing the difficult reality of intentional abandonment with 1Xtra's Fee Mak. We also hear from fitness influencer Ashley Cain, with the launch of his new BBC Three series, Into The Danger Zone. We then get into embracing heritage on stage with actress Cherrelle Skeete, who is leading in The National Theatre's play, Alterations.

59:54

Are nurseries in the UK improving?

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave ·

2025/03/23

We deep dive into the state of nurseries in the UK - why are fees rising? And what does it take to own a nursery? Joined by nursery owners Karl Lewis and Liz Pemberton.We meet Archie Maddocks, writer behind new BBC TV show Crongton - a new series released today that is centred around the life of council flat kids.Singer-songwriter Mahalia shares a strong message about women’s rights and misogynoir in her latest partnership with Amnesty International.And we jump into the world of creativity to hear

60:00

Celebrating Black British comedy

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave ·

2025/03/16

Richie Brave chats with comedians to journey through life before humour. As 1Xtra Talks digs deeper into parenting season, we hear from mother and content creator Tola Andu, sharing life raising her son with autism, @raisingkevin_We then hear from DJ and creative director, Matthew Xia, with the latest release of new hit theatre production, Tambo and Bones.

60:05

09/03/2025

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave ·

2025/03/09

Richie Brave and guests with the biggest group chat of the week. @1Xtra on social

59:52

Would you consider boarding school for your child?

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave ·

2025/03/02

We discuss the influence of boarding schools and private schools, and if they have the influence to shape life for young people. We also hear about a special award ceremony, the Community, Corporate and Culture Awards, dedicating itself to fostering our communities.Richie Brave is joined by:Isabel, a TikToker documenting her boarding school lifeCharlie Mase, entertainer and podcaster Sabrina Kwaa (@propertywithbri), property entrepreneur and mother Mahari Hay and Mexy Thomas, the team behind the

59:52

Is it too late to get on the property ladder?

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave ·

2025/02/23

We discuss the opportunities and challenges that come with home ownership, touching on the pros and cons, and investment elsewhere beyond property. Richie Brave is joined by Daniela Adoasi, who runs online platform New Home At Last, Rotimi Merriman-Johnson - the owner of Mr Money Jar - and Jerran Whyte, the wealth management specialist and managing director at Belvedere Wealth Management.

59:52

MOBO awards spotlight and Diddy trial update

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave ·

2025/02/16

Shining a light on the 2025 MOBO Awards - the best of Black music and culture, where we're joined by music journalist Mary Mandefield, DJ Kenny Allstar, and musician and former MOBO award-winner Guvna B sharing more on the ceremony and platform, in its 27th year.We then provide an update on the ongoing legal allegations involving one of hip-hop's biggest moguls, Sean Diddy Combs. We learn of a breakdown of the latest developments in the trial, joined by presenter of the Diddy On Trial podcast,

59:02

Is dating really in the trenches?

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave ·

2025/02/09

We talk all things dating diaries, navigating it, and tips! We also hear about the importance of organ donation, and inspiring stories about solo travel!

59:54

Idris Elba joins Richie

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave ·

2025/02/02

Idris Elba shares more with Richie Brave about his new documentary Our Knife Crime Crisis. Bellah and Corey Bovell join to talk new radio drama Chicken Burger N Chips.

57:21

Cervical care education

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave ·

2025/01/26

We get into conversation during Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Starting off hearing from Simphiwe Sesane who shares the importance of cervical care, Doctor Rumbi shares vital tips for women to understand their bodies better. Plus the growing topics of conversation around endometriosis and fibroids with endometriosis awareness advocate and campaigner Natalie Blake and body confidence broadcaster Jackie Adedeji.

59:54

Finding sisterhood in Motherhood

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave ·

2025/01/19

Finding sisterhood in motherhood with a new app, especially for Black mums.

59:53

How to glow up your skincare

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave ·

2025/01/12

We explore which skincare routines are helpful for our skin type, thoughts on the representation of Black hair in media and advertising today, and whether going vegan truly impacts our health and well-being.

59:57

What's the Met Police gangs matrix?

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave ·

2025/01/05

We hear about the Met Police' revealing tool to identify gang members across London and the UK with Katrina Ffrench from UNJUST UK, motivating advice on how fitness can become a lifestyle with founders of 826 Active, Stephen Kalama and Alistair Kalama, and talk vision boards and goal setting for the year with Fee Mak and Mary Mandefield.

60:08

The best of 1Xtra Talks 2024

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave ·

2025/01/05

It's been an amazing year on 1Xtra Talks! Richie Brave shares some of his favourite highlights, memorable conversations and topics.

60:07

1Xtra talks top ten moments of 2024

1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave ·

2024/12/22

2024 has been quite a year! From Kat Williams on Club Shay Shay, the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef, to Who TF Did I Marry?. Even producer Nieema went viral, TWICE! Join Richie Brave and his guests as they discuss their favourite moments from TV, online, music and more.

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