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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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64:56

Ep.315 - "You Have To Love It" W/ EB Rebel

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/03/05

Another WG interview for you to step to! For this one, I talk to Dallas born & raised EB Rebel now sharpening their craft in New York City. We get into their beginnings, talented & gifted programs; their queerness, being 'genre-less' and of course their Top 5.BUENAS NOCHES (Single)Their EP "Play At Your Own Risk" drops March 28th.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

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62:26

Ep.314 - Senegal, "No Other Land" & Colour

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/02/26

In a week where:A$AP Rocky found not guilty in his two 2021 felony assault charges.Trump blames Ukraine over war with Russia. Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is charged for inciting a coup. Amazon MGM Studios gains creative control over James Bond film franchise.Conservatives win German General Election with far-right AfD in second.In Society: (9:57) Senegal are overhauling their society in a big way that coincides with sentiments of the wider continent of Africa: By removing all

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38:40

Ep.313 - Angry Opposistion & Stormzy

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/02/19

No IAWW since I'm recording this early...In Politics: (3:09) In a low-key mask-off moment, the US Democrats - after getting berated by their grassroots orgs - are pissed of about being told to - checks notes - oppose shit? (Article By Jake Johnson)In Music: (13:21) Malcolm X once talked about Black celebrities as leaders. It came back into my mind this week as Stormzy got rid of all mention of Palestine on his Social Media as part of a new deal he has with McDonalds. (Article By Ayah

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65:09

Ep.312 - "Guinea Pig Generation" & Prince Charles Cinema

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/02/12

In a week where:Donald Trump seeks to ethnically cleanse Gaza.Jimmy Butler is finally traded from the Miami Heat to the Golden State Warriors.Irv Gotti, Music Producer and Murder Inc. Co-Founder, Dead at 54.The remains of Grenfell Tower will be demolished.The Philadelphia Eagles win the SuperBowl.In Politics: (5:16) Kier Starmer's Tory Lite is producing just as advertised, its a shame that his vibes are so milquetoast that people haven't truly clocked how wack he is as a leader. (Article By

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60:52

Ep.311 - Five Years Since "The Exit"

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/02/05

In a week where:US suffers two plane crashes within days of each other.Guantanamo Bay will be repurposed to hold undocumented migrants.Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles are 100% contained after 24 days. Ebola outbreaks in Uganda.The Los Angeles Lakers & Dallas Mavericks trade packages which include Luka Doncic & Anthony Davis.In the 1st of two Politics segments: (6:02) It has been five years since The UK left the European Union. Now of course we won't make moves to re-enter

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63:10

Ep.310 - Nationality and Borders Act & DeepSeek

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/01/29

In a week where:Prince Harry gets 8-Figure settlement from The Sun, avoiding trial.Trump threatens Putin to stop 'ridiculous' Ukraine war.Axel Rudakubana is sentenced to 52 years in prison for his Southport stabbing last year.Oscar nominations drop.Madison Keys stuns World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to win Australian Open final.In Politics: (7:37) The Nationality and Borders Act is legislation that has gone under the radar in the news cycle. Maybe because it affects the minority and whyever

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55:18

Ep.309 - RedNote, Social Isolation & Abi Morocco

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/01/22

In a week where:Hamas & Israel lock in a ceasefire & hostage deal.Drake files another lawsuit. David Lynch, Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive director, dies aged 78.TikTok is banned in the US and then reinstated after 12 hours.Donald Trump officially becomes President... Again.In the first of two Tech segments: (4:23) With the threat of TikTok getting banned still looming, a ton of Americans - get this - assimilated to a Chinese-centred alternative! So what is RedNote? (Article By

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64:29

Ep.308 - LA Wildfires & Andrée Blouin

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/01/15

In a week where:Multiple wildfires go down in & around the Los Angeles area.OpenAI's Sam Altman denies sexual abuse accusations from his sister, Ann.Four Lynx are illegally released into the Scottish Highlands. Donald Trump gets let off in criminal hush money case sentencing.Sam Moore, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and one-half of soul duo Sam & Dave, dies at age 89.In Environment: (6:37) The images from Los Angeles have struck a type of awe for me. But will this be the wake-up call

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63:21

Ep.307 - Wales, DVD, NBA Coverage & Nay wa Mitego

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/01/08

In a week where:Investigators try & fail to arrest South Korea’s former president Yoon Suk Yeol.Popeye, Tintin, and "A Farewell to Arms" among popular intellectual properties to enter the public domain.Luke Littler beats Michael van Gerwen to win PDC World Darts Championship.Apple agrees to settle $95M class action lawsuit over Siri recordings.Canadian PM Justin Trudeau resigns as Prime Minister & Liberal Party leader.In Society: (5:23) Apparently, Wales has had a law specifically

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45:01

Long Read - The Invention of Whiteness

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/01/02

For this Long Read, we head to The Guardian for "The invention of Whiteness: The long history of a dangerous idea" By Robert P. Baird. In the chunky text, Baird lays out the origins of Whiteness and how it has evolved to fit the purposes for the powers that be.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. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate &

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58:23

Ep.306 - Dying Arts, Saudi Money & Jared McCain

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/01/01

In a week where:Azerbaijan opens a criminal investigation after a passenger jet crashed in Kazakhstan, killing 38 people on board.At least 6,000 prisoners escape from a high-security facility in Mozambique. At least 177 people were killed in the deadliest air accident ever in South Korea.Magnus Carlsen, is disqualified from the World Rapid Championship due to refusing to change from jeans.Jimmy Carter, longest-lived US president, dies aged 100.In Arts: (13:00) It's been rough for The Arts

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14:31

30 Questions - Wolfgang Valbrun

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2024/12/26

Friend of 5E - Singer/Songwriter Wolfgang Valbrun - comes through to answer 30 Questions.Spin Wolfgang Valbrun's interview here.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. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Together" By

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28:45

30 Questions - Fifidiny

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2024/12/25

Friend of 5E - Independent singer/songwriter Fifidiny - comes through to answer 30 Questions.Spin Fifidiny's interview here.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. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Together" By

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30:24

Long Read - The Deadliest Race

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2024/12/19

For this Long Read, we head to Esses Magazine for "The Deadliest Race" by Darrell Hartman. In the piece: A stirring telling of the 1955 Le Mans 24hr Endurance Race; with focus on the manufacturers, drivers and the tidal wave of influence that those 24 hours made. 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. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate &

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22:35

30 Questions - MC Bushkin

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2024/12/18

Friend of 5E - Garage Pioneer MC Bushkin - comes through to answer 30 Questions.Spin my initial interview with MC Bushkin here.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. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Together" By

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24:28

Long Read - Tintin & Imperialism

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2024/12/12

For this Long Read, we head to Current Affairs for "What 'Tintin' Tells Us About Imperialism" By Andrew Ancheta. In the piece, Ancheta revisits Hergé's popular comic strips, to get to analyse how engrained Imperialism (and a ton of other 'isms') was in the long-running children's comic.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. Let me know

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19:00

30 Questions - Lams

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2024/12/11

Friend of 5E - Artist, Poet, Rollerblading Queen Lams - comes through to answer 30 Questions.Spin my interview with Lams here.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. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Together" By

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33:17

Long Read - The Perfect Webpage

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2024/12/05

For this Long Read, we head to The Verge for "The Perfect Webpage" By Mia Sato. In the piece, Sato explores the world of SEO - how bloggers, law firms and marketers alike are always pushing to game it - AI's influence on it all and simply how it all has made the Internet very dull in the chase for perfection. (According to Google)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

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27:58

30 Questions - Tee Max

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2024/12/04

Friend of 5E - Photographer Tee Max - comes through to answer 30 Questions.Be sure to spin my interview with Tee Max here.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. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Together" By

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68:41

Ep.305 - Global Displacement, BlackRock & AI Pets

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2024/11/27

In a week where:ICC issues arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged Gaza war crimes.Brazilian police indict former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others for an alleged coup attempt on Jan. 8, 2023.Trump's sentencing in hush money case is paused indefinitely.Cop29 ends with a finance deal past deadline.Max Verstappen clinches fourth-straight F1 title as George Russell wins in Las Vegas.In Environment: (14:40) Cop29 ended exactly how I thought it would: with another "deal" that

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