In this episode, we welcomed Temi (Gin & Gist) and Fizzy (director & producer) to the studio, and the vibes were flowing from early. From banter about Brent’s “angelic” singing and live show petitions, to family stories and creative hustles, the energy was all the way up.
We also tackled the topic of the day: identity and belonging - looking at Jamaicans of different backgrounds, “white Yardie,” and whether diasporans project their own struggles onto others. The conversation got deep about Britishness, Nigerian roots, and raising kids with culture.
📰 Headlines covered:
High Court injunction halting asylum seekers at the Bell Hotel.
Trump’s Ukraine “security guarantees” and Europe’s response.
Congo’s M23 rebels suspending peace talks.
Norwegian royal’s son indicted on serious charges.
Russia’s biggest drone and missile attack this month.
Labour’s betrayal of Diane Abbott, Britain’s first Black woman MP.
We closed with an update on Dr. Umar Johnson’s school drama, the $76k auction threat, and what it says about leadership, accountability, and community trust.
We kicked things off with some tech hiccups - static, buzz, and mic hums - but the community held us down while we tested Discord calls live on air. (Naturally :))
From there, Brent shared stories about his early music days, writing for Tom Grennan, and why he’s planning to return to his first love - music - once Phase 3 of TNB is settled. Expect exclusive unreleased tracks, reference vocals, and archives dropping soon on Patreon 👀
Big shoutout to Ed & Energy for stepping up as our new TNB community managers, helping build the family stronger every day.
Headlines covered:
A gangland shooting in East London that left a 9-year-old girl injured.
Critically ill Palestinian children being evacuated to the UK for treatment.
Rent in England hitting crisis levels, with London tenants paying over 40% of income.
Ukraine’s $100bn US weapons deal proposal.
Hamas reportedly accepting a ceasefire/hostage deal framework.
We also debated whether cosmetic surgery and artificial wombs in China show progress or a worrying obsession with image and control.
💡 Reminder: Full replays won’t stay on YouTube - catch the visuals only on Patreon. Audio will always be on Spotify & Apple.
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Monday 18th August 2025 – TDA is back.
We kicked off our first broadcast in the new space :) technical hiccups, real-time fixes, and all. From Emmanuel’s Mexico-to-NYC recap and deep convos on Five Percenters, to Gina's grown-up sports day chaos and Margs reflecting on hitting 40, it’s a full, rich episode.
Studio launch + live tech troubleshooting
Dillian Whyte KO’d by Moses Itauma - boxing future talk
Arsenal vs Man U - watch party recap
Upcoming galas, carnivals & birthdays
Black Hebrew Israelites & cultural roots in ATL
Adults acting like kids again - epic water fights at Gene’s event
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