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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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Ep.363 - "Write Exactly What I Want To Write" W/...

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2026/01/08

Another WG interview for you to step to! For this one we talk to Italo-Nigerian artist that has spent a decade learning about music, only to break all the rules she's been taught as she begins her journey as a solo artist whilst also trying to make it in France. I talk to Morenike (Mohr-en-eh-kuh) about her name, her beginnings; her musical education and the pitfalls of a solely academic music education, her debut single and of course, her Top 5.Thank you for listening! If you want to

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62:17

Ep.362 - Giving Homeless Money & 6-7

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2026/01/07

In a week where:Around 40 people have died and at least 115 have been injured in an explosion at an Alpine Ski resort in Switzerland.Enzo Maresca leaves Chelsea.Betty Boop & a bunch of IP enters the public domain.US bombs Venezuela & kidnaps President Nicolas Maduro.Luke Littler wins his 2nd straight World Darts Championship, beating Gian van Veen 6-1.In Tech: (7:12) The AI overlords have decided that it'd be a good idea to have AI remember everything in perpetuity, which is not

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25:09

30 Questions - NappyHigh

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2026/01/01

Welcome WG to 30 Questions! For this one we have Producer NappyHigh once again for a fresh set of 30 Questions, the first person to take it twice.NappyHigh's 3rd Interview1st Interview2nd InterviewNappyHigh's 1st "30 Questions"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:

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16:18

30 Questions - Kairos The Writer

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/12/31

Welcome WG to 30 Questions! For this one we have R&B artist Kairos The Writer back on to answer 30 Questions.Kairos The Writer InterviewThank 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 -

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39:31

30 Questions - Marquise Fair

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/12/25

Welcome WG to 30 Questions! For this one we have singer/songwriter Marquise Fair back on for one of the longest 30Qs so far. Marquise Fair interview. 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

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31:31

Long Read - The Richest Black Girl In America

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/12/24

Welcome WG listeners to a Long Read! For this one we head to Truly Adventurous for "The Richest Black Girl In America" By Lauren N. Henley. This story - which can easily be a film - follows 11 year old Sarah Rector who becomes wealthy after a seemingly worthless piece of land given to her just so happened to produce an obscene amount of oil. 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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30:09

Long Read - Claude McKay

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/12/18

Welcome WG listeners to a Long Read! For this one we head to The Guardian for "‘The jobless should lead the attack’: a radical Jamaican journalist in 1920s London" By Yvonne Singh. The piece tells the story of Claude McKay, a Jamaican poet at heart who came to the UK in the midst of the US' "Red Summer" and became one of the most noted Black Journalists in the world at that time.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing

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22:41

30 Questions - Ovie Okenarhe

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/12/17

Friend of 5E Ovie Okenarhe comes back through to answer 30 Questions!Spin Ovie'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 PabzzzChillHop MusicOther

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87:37

Ep.361 - "Intellectualised Music" W/ Steven Blush

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/12/11

Another interview for you to step to! For this one, I got an exclusive look at a new book that charts - aptly through its title - "When Rock Met Hip-Hop" and got to talk to the author who deftly gives a great timeline of Rock meshing with Hip-Hop, through the voices of the people that were in the studios. I talk to writer, author and filmmaker Steven Blush about his beginnings, his music taste; how he got into writing, the new book, (dropping February 5th next year) the two books that

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37:16

Long Read - Abolish The Monarchy

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/12/10

Welcome WG listeners, to a Long Read! For this one, we head to The New Statesman for "Abolish The Monarchy" written by Will Lloyd. In this aptly titled essay, Lloyd charts the concept of Windsorism and how the supposed positives that The Royal Family bestow upon us are not built on solid foundations.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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88:03

Ep.360 - "It's All Timing, It's All Destined" W/...

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/12/04

Another interview for you to step to! For this one we catch up with one of my favourite producers for a WG record 3rd time! You'd think I'd know that! But I didn't, which is why I encased this interview with the thought that this was our 2nd catch up episode! Regardless, we get into many subjects from the LA Fires early in the year, his music evolution; GTA: Vice City, creative philosophy and of course, his Top 5.1st Interview2nd InterviewNappyHigh's "30 Questions"Thank you for listening

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42:45

Long Read - Jay-Z & Black Capitalism

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/12/03

Welcome WG listeners to a Long Read! For this one we head to Current Affairs for "Jay-Z and the Pitfalls of Black Capitalism" written by Yannick Giovanni Marshall. This chunky read is one of the best and most poetic critiques of Black Capitalism, through the lens of Jay-Z and his rise from "Hustler" to Black Capitalist.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

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77:43

Ep.359 - Asylum Reform, Pharrell & Black British...

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/11/26

In a week where:Singer D4vd identified as suspect in death of 15-year-old girl found dead in vehicle he owned.Fugees rapper Pras sentenced to 14 years in prison over 1MDB Scandal.Trump Meets Mamdani.Former Reform in Wales leader Nathan Gill jailed for pro-Russian bribery.Israel has killed 339 Palestinians in nearly 500 ceasefire violations since last month's truce took effect.In the 1st of two Politics segments: (8:54) A surface-area look into the asylum reforms that took place last week

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Ep.358 - Assata Shakur & The Windrush Myth

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/11/19

In a week where:Tory Lite map out plans for Immigration reform.A copper mine bridge in DRC collapses, killing 32.Anthony Joshua will fight Jake Paul in December.Trump backs vote to release The Epstein Files after more emails are released.Reselling tickets for profit will be outlawed in UK.In Life: (11:38) After Assata Shakur's death last month, I wanted to find a solid article about her life, struggles and the lessons she leaves all of us. After a bit of searching, I found one. (Article By

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64:26

Ep.357 - Mayor Mamdani & Dumbasses @ The BBC

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/11/12

In a week where:Zohran Mamdani wins the NYC Mayoral race.Tesla shareholders agree to give Elon Musk a $1T pay package.ITV are in talks with Sky over a £1.6B sale.Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy to be released from prison.COP30 in Brazil begins.In Politics: (15:08) That's MAYOR Mamdani to you! After Zohran Mamdani's NYC Mayor win, what does this mean in for the prospect of a true Left growing in the US and across the world? (Article By Michael Kinnucan)In Society: (25:44) The

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72:17

Ep.356 - Hurricane Melissa, Flag Raisers & Andrew

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/11/05

In a week where:Trump tells The Pentagon to resume nuclear testing after 30+ years.LA Dodgers retain the World Series after Game 7 win over the Toronto Blue Jays.The Grand Egyptian Museum reopens.Drinking water is two weeks away from running out in Tehran, Iran.Online porn showing choking to be made illegal in the UK.In Environment: (6:30) Hurricane Melissa has come and gone, ripping through Jamaica, The Bahamas & Cuba. But the sheer strength of it begs the question why do we just see

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68:59

Ep.355 - Tigray, Sports Gambling & The Louvre Heist

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/10/29

In a week where:Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier are among over 30 people arrested as part of two multimillion-dollar gambling schemes.Left-wing Catherine Connolly wins Ireland presidential election by a landslide.Two men are arrested in suspicion of carrying out The Louvre Heist.Rapper Ghetts is charged with causing death by dangerous driving.UN Head says humanity has missed 1.5C climate target.In the 1st of two Society segments: (7:04) I

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69:30

Ep.354 - The Pelicot Trial & Black Cosplayers

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/10/22

In a week where:New York GOP disbands Young Republicans over controversial messages.Prince Andrew relinquishes royal titles and honors amid Epstein accusations.OpenAI blocks MLK Jr. deepfakes on Sora 2.The Louvre gets robbed.Sanae Takaichi is sworn in as Japan’s first ever female PM.In War: (6:41) An overview of what is going down in Sudan and the Congo and how extractivism is at the heart of it all. (Excerpt featuring Hamad of Sufda & Jordi of Génération Lumière)In Society: (21:03) The

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67:47

Ep.353 - West Papua, Chris Brown & Modern Nigerian Art

"What"s Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor ·

2025/10/15

In a week where:Tim Westwood is charged with four counts of rape.A Gaza-Israeli ceasefire & hostage deal is approved.Drake's lawsuit against Universal Music Group is dismissed.Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning actor, dies aged 79.Afghanistan & Pakistan get into conflict.In Life: (9:34) As the ceasefire is already breached by Israel, we look to a story about stories and how they'll always live on even if they kill all the storytellers. (Excerpt By Huda Fakhreddine)In Environment: (27:24)

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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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