Location:
United States
Description:
A podcast offering incisive commentary on arts and culture through reviews of books, exhibitions, theatre, television, and film. Drawing on a range of sociopolitical insights, each episode critiques wider society through an analysis of the economy, technology, law, and the environment in which creative stories are set. For all enquiries, please contact: korkstalks@gmail.com
Language:
English
Website:
https://anchor.fm/korks-talks
Episodes
Review: Muslim Matchmaker, Abundant Mentalities and Music
4/5/2026
Review of American TV show 'Muslim Matchmaker,' my thoughts on abundant mentalities and a few of my favourite songs - from Stevie Wonder to Doechii.
Duration:00:38:19
Round Up Review: Jay-Z's GQ Interview, SNL UK and Channel 5's Huw Edwards Drama
3/25/2026
Round up review of content I've been consuming lately:
Duration:00:33:22
Round Up Review: The Capture, The Oscars and Boarders
3/16/2026
Quick chinwag to round up a few BBC shows I've been watching: 'The Capture', 'Boarders' and 'Industry' as well as the Oscars; I also talk about recent shows which highlight Ghana, including Channel 5's 'Mission Motherland' with Clara Amfo and Clive Myrie's 'African Adventure.'
Duration:00:30:43
Round Up Review: Industry, Saltburn, Black Cake and How To Kill Your Family
2/25/2026
Quick-fire round-up on a range of topics, including a review of the TV show Industry, the film Saltburn, the mini-series Black Cake, and The Lady and Bella Mackie's book on 'How To Kill Your Family'. This round-up is peppered with some thoughts on the news agenda; namely, the N-word incident at the BAFTAs, a smattering on the Epstein files and the importance of truth in fiction and non-fiction.
Duration:00:29:02
Review: 'All My Sons' at Wyndham's Theatre
1/14/2026
Review of 'All My Sons' at Wyndham's Theatre starring Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Bryan Cranston, Paapa Essiedu, Hayley Squires and Tom Glynn-Carney.
Duration:00:54:08
Review: 'Sorry, Baby' on MUBI
1/7/2026
Review of independent black comedy drama 'Sorry, Baby' on MUBI, directed and written by Eva Victor
Duration:00:21:44
Review: 'Untold: Shooting Guards' on Netflix
12/28/2025
Review of 'Untold: Shooting Guards' featuring NBA players Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton on Netflix.
Duration:00:33:21
Review: 'The Black Swan' on BBC
12/21/2025
Review of Danish TV 2's documentary series 'The Black Swan' on BBC about the criminal underworld's connection to the Danish elite. I also talk about the Epstein files, the corruption of money and Black British posterity.
Duration:01:21:08
Review: 'P-Diddy: The Reckoning'
12/14/2025
Review of 'P-Diddy: The Reckoning' on Netflix
Duration:00:27:38
Review: 'Dreamers' by Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor at BFI Southbank
12/7/2025
Review of 'Dreamers' at BFI Southbank with Q&A with director, producer and writer, Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor, cinematographer Anna Patarakina and cast members Ann Akinjirin and Diana Yekinni.
Duration:00:35:19
Round Up Review: Hercules, Wicked: For Good and Where The Crawdads Sing
11/30/2025
Round up review of West End hit 'Hercules', film sequel 'Wicked: For Good' and bestselling book 'Where The Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens.
Duration:00:41:49
Korks' Currents: Italian Weddings, Greek Tragedies, British Vogue
11/16/2025
This episode is all about how eurocentricism bleeds into the lives of the African diaspora through idealism, capitalism and individualism.
Duration:00:56:44
Review: 'Being Eddie' the Booker Prize and Alienation of Affection
11/14/2025
Review of Netflix documentary 'Being Eddie' the 2025 Booker Prize win and the legal concept of 'alienation of Affection'
Duration:00:44:13
Film Reviews: 'Hedda' and 'Two Can Play That Game'
10/22/2025
Reviews of two films: 2025 drama 'Hedda' written and directed by Nia DaCosta based on the Norwegian play 'Hedda Gabler' and Noughties romcom 'Two Can Play That Game' featuring Vivica A. Fox and Morris Chestnut.
Duration:00:48:11
Review: Against The Loveless World by Susan Abulhawa
10/12/2025
A review of the Palestinian Book award-winning 'Against The Loveless World' by Susan Abulhawa.
Duration:00:33:44
In Memoriam: Long Live Black [British] Stories
10/8/2025
This episode is in memoriam of Dr Melz Owusu and Sareeta Domingo - two Black British writers whose substantial work should not be forgotten. Also a lament on the importance of niche narratives, dissemination, comprehension and critique.
Duration:00:41:40
Review: Hard Truths (and a personal progress report)
9/25/2025
Review of Mike Leigh's film 'Hard Truths' starring Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Michele Austin, alongside a progress report with a professional and personal life update.
Duration:00:35:56
Round Up Review: 'The Year of Less' and 'Dear Senthuran: A Black Spirit Memoir'
9/20/2025
A round-up review of two non-fiction books: 'The Year of Less: How I Stopped Shopping, Gave Away My Belongings , and Discovered Life Is Worth More Than Anything You Can Buy' by Cait Flanders and 'Dear Senthuran: A Black Spirit Memoir' by Akwaeke Emezi that drew some interesting takeaways.
Duration:00:36:25
Review: Yoshimoto Nara at Hayward Gallery in Southbank Centre
9/7/2025
The largest European retrospective to date of the work of Japanese artist Yoshimoto Nara at Hayward Gallery in Southbank Centre.
Duration:00:26:11
Review: Intimate Apparel at Donmar Warehouse
8/30/2025
Review of 'Intimate Apparel' at Donmar Warehouse featuring key leads: Samira Wiley (Orange is the New Black, The Handmaid's Tale) and Kadiff Kirwan (Chewing Gum, Slow Horses.)
Duration:00:46:10