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Arts & Culture Podcasts

The Current is the podcast where we discover the stories behind people; people we know, people we want to know, and people we swim with. Hosted by Swim Dem Co-Founder, Nathaniel and Swim Dem member, Shakia!

Location:

United Kingdom

Description:

The Current is the podcast where we discover the stories behind people; people we know, people we want to know, and people we swim with. Hosted by Swim Dem Co-Founder, Nathaniel and Swim Dem member, Shakia!

Twitter:

@swimdemcrew

Language:

English


Episodes
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The Current - Episode 4 - Dom

1/27/2019
With Veganuary coming to a close, we thought it would be interesting to share the story of Swim Dem Crew member, Dom (@chefdomtaylor on IG) about his vegan restaurant in Clapham, The Meet that was founded in 2018. We talked about the catering industry, barriers to entry for that same industry and what it was that made Dom go vegan, as well as how he got into cooking. Book recommendations: Homegoing by Yaa GyasiThe Education of Kevin Powell by Kevin PowellThe Blacker The Berry by Wallace...

Duration:01:02:37

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The Current - Episode 3 - Charlotte

12/12/2018
We sat down with Charlotte who’s one of the most well-versed people on interesting buildings and social housing in the UK and (at the time of recording) has read an astonishing 28 books this year! We talked friendship, housing and swimming. Charlotte’s Island Discs: Book recommendations: Natives by AkalaMaus by Art SpiegelmanTurning by Jessica LeeWater Log by Roger DeakinBetween the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi CoatesOn Anxiety: An AnthologyTV recommendations: Music by Rabiah.

Duration:01:01:38

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The Current - Episode 2 - Rabiah

11/5/2018
We sat down with Rabiah who’s a scientist by day and DJ by night! We talked about race, family acceptance, being a twin (!) and the music industry. Rabiah’s Island Discs: Oh Honey by The DelegationsPyramids by Frank OceanBook recommendations: The Lonely Londoners by Sam SelvonConsented UK MagazineA Little Life by Hanya YanagiharaI Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya AngelouTV recommendations: Music by Rabiah. Artwork by Susete Furtado

Duration:00:47:23

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The Current - Episode 1 - Peigh

10/2/2018
We sat down with Peigh, co-founder of Swim Dem Crew to talk about his roots, desire for adventure, working as a creative, music, his favourite day of the year in London and what he thought about Natasha Gordan’s smash-hit play, Nine Nights. Music by Rabiah (https://soundcloud.com/rabiah_as) Peigh’s Island Discs: Magic System - Premier Gaou Sticky - Triplets Book recommendations: Film and TV recommendations: Play...

Duration:01:31:30