Greeaux is a human-interest story podcast hosted by radio producer Akeem #Greeaux. The premise is simple, through the art of conversation arrive at the heart of the story our guest has come to share. Episodes released monthly. Contact us greeauxpodcast@gmail.com
#Greeaux Podcast episode 13 with former BBC Radio 1Xtra DJ Gavin 'G-Child' Douglas talking about his journey from learning how to DJ in his bedroom to broadcasting on a national radio station. When he left the BBC Gavin went to work with aspiring young broadcasters and helped to develop the next generation of presenters and producers in radio.
#Greeaux Podcast Episode 012 with author, educator, musician and poet Regie Gibson. The classic film 'Love Jones' was based on Regie's life. We talk Love Jones, police brutality, poetry and how he works with the next generation of writers. Additional sound design - Unedited
What dish cooked by a loved one do you want to learn before it's too late? This special episode is in collaboration with the food platform, Dishcourse - Limica joins mum Denise to cook staple Jamaican dish Ackee & Saltfish. Their conversation touches on the importance of eating together as a family, the origins, key ingredients of the dish and how mum and daughter use food to connect. SOCIALS Dishcourse - @dish.course Greeaux - @greeauxpodcast
#Greeaux Podcast Episode 010 w/ live music booker from Metropolis Music Alexandra Ampofo. Alex talks about her platform Acoustic Live UK and routes into working at one of the leading music promotion companies in the world.
#Greeaux Podcast Episode 009 w/ TV writer Jerome Bucchan-Nelson. Jerome shares his journey into the industry and explains life working on shows like Eastenders, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks and Sky's Bulletproof starring Noel Clarke and Ashley Walters. We discuss diversity, his own scripts in development, and his ambition to be showrunner on Doctor Who.
#Greeaux Podcast episode 008 w/ physiotherapist Manni Ovola about running, diversity in UK distance running and youth mentoring. Manni shares his story of completing the London Marathon describing the atmosphere of the most oversubscribed marathons in the world.
#Greeaux Podcast episode 007 w/ national youth league Basketball coach Alex Ducasse. We discuss the state of UK Basketball, find out about his career, and how he ended up in Italy playing Basketball. Alex shares his view on why there are so few UK players in the WNBA/NBA and what its like to work with the emerging UK basketball talents.
#Greeaux Podcast episode 006 w/ independent short film streaming app co-founder Regys Badi. We converse about his love for film, plans to direct his own shorts, the app and the free film screening he hosts in London. Regys and I met working as waiters, we'd kill the time talking, hopes and dreams, he's now actioned his passion and I thought it'd be cool to document it.
#Greeaux Podcast episode 005 w/ filmmaker AJ Haast on his creative journey, identity and how his first short film ended up in Elle Brasil. AJ also works on community projects in Dagenham. He founded @oneroomlive, intimate gigs in intimate settings infused by art.
#Greeaux Podcast episode 004 w/ writer Lemara Lindsay-Prince discussing her journey from the brink of school expulsion to working with Penguin on her debut novel. Plus battles with mental health, being a WOC in the creative industries in America and her bi-annual zine Plantain Papers.
Hear the story of young professional Jamal Blades who tells the tale of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with his best and oldest friend Lorenzo. The friends live separate lives in England and Canada respectively but the bond and brave nature they share led them to the unknown of the wild of Tanzania, battling together to achieve their dream of reaching the summit of the highest mountain in Africa.
#Greeaux Podcast episode 002 w/ @frankieclarence discusses suffering height discrimination as an actor, transitioning from Web series hit to satellite TV, starring in UK blockbuster films plus more.
#Greeaux Podcast episode 001 w/ @ricflomusic discussing his experience growing up in care, his musical journey, photography and identity plus more.