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🎙️ TDA | Patreon Summary - Dr Umar, Prince & PoliticsToday’s episode centred around a deep breakdown of Dr Umar’s video, the points he raised about the Black community, and the panel’s reactions to his message. The team unpacked the core arguments, the cultural impact, and the wider implications of what he said.Alongside that, the crew touched on:Prince’s legacy and wild stories from his early relationshipsAI music attempts (which the room rejected immediately )Quick political updates around Labour, Reform UK, and the upcoming budgetA short look at the BBC/Trump edit scandalBut the heart of the conversation was Dr Umar’s clip, the message behind it, and why it hit so hard for so many people watching.

🎙️ Patreon Summary - TDA: November 13thA lively Thursday morning on The Day After, packed with laughter, deep dives, and a few fiery debates. The team started lightheartedly-catching up on Sade night out at Remmel London’s Mainstream Live event, complete with shoutouts to Nadia J, Bola Sol, and a chat about the power of being prepared when opportunity calls.Things quickly turned reflective when a viral clip about modern dating and “baby mama culture” stirred discussion on accountability, social media narratives, and gender expectations within the Black community. The hosts challenged the clip’s generalisations, debated whether men or women hold more responsibility in dating choices, and examined how online rhetoric fuels division.From there, the conversation flowed into Tinder’s proposed height filters, sparking wider talk about preference, bias, and how dating apps strip away real-world connection. Should love be filtered by height, weight, or income-or is that just another symptom of the “perfect partner” illusion?Later, the show shifted gears to world headlines - Keir Starmer’s internal Labour tensions, the BBC facing a potential apology to Donald Trump, Epstein-linked revelations, and a neo-Nazi former Buckingham Palace worker being unmasked.As always, TDA balanced humour, culture, and critical thought proving why it remains the morning show for the culture, by the culture.

🎙️ TDA Patreon Summary - November 12thA lively Wednesday episode kicked off with laughs, reflections, and a little chaos from yesterday’s debate - but balance was restored with heartfelt moments about mental health and accountability. Ed’s story on his personal journey stood out, inspiring conversation about men’s mental well-being and vulnerability in the community.The team later dived into the topic of relationships and money, debating whether it’s right for a partner to pay off your debt - sparking a mix of honesty, double standards, and humour. The conversation opened wider reflections on pride, gender roles, and what financial equality really looks like.News highlights covered:Rumours of Keir Starmer facing a Labour leadership challengeNHS set to cut 18,000 admin jobs to reduce costsUK pausing intelligence sharing with the US over Venezuela airstrikesThe “Honestly Giving Blood” drive encouraging Black blood donors Updates on the US government shutdownSchools receiving AI-generated attendance targets The Topic of the Day unpacked whether teenagers should be taken seriously when forming opinions and how much accountability they should carry. The team debated between nurture, influence, and independence - questioning where responsibility truly begins.

The team started the morning lighthearted - playful banter about sacrifices, ownership, and giving 100% energy to what you believe in. That conversation evolved into something deeper: how men show up, not just in work but in life.The hosts opened up about how difficult it can be for men to maintain consistency, vulnerability, and purpose, especially when so much of modern masculinity is tied to performance, not peace. One host admitted he’s never truly given “100% to anything,” reflecting on how childhood patterns of doing “just enough” can carry into adulthood - a rare, raw insight into male conditioning.This bled naturally into discussions around mental health, discipline, and accountability - asking why men often find it easier to “sacrifice sleep” than confront emotions. The conversation highlighted how men can mistake survival for strength, and how building a platform like The Day After is part of rewriting that narrative - one open dialogue at a time.From there, things shifted into community economics, exploring a Yiddish principle called Fargeen - a model of reinvesting within your own. The team imagined what that could look like for the Black community, sparking sharp debates about buying Black, convenience, and collective loyalty.It later turned fiery, touching on boycotts, the Israel-Palestine conflict, race relations, and a viral video that led to an on-air conversation about cultural sensitivity, intent vs. impact, and accountability - with the hosts handling it with humour, honesty, and genuine reflection.By the end, the episode balanced laughter, tension, and truth - a perfect mirror of the emotional range men often hide. This one wasn’t just talk - it was therapy disguised as morning radio.

In this episode, the team dives deep into one of the most divisive debates in our community - should Black people boycott non-Black (specifically South Asian) shops, or should the focus simply be on building and supporting Black businesses instead?What starts as a discussion about economic power turns into a much bigger conversation about community strategy, cultural unity, and the fine line between empowerment and division.From boycotts to buying habits, price differences to privilege, the hosts unpack whether “Buy Black” can ever truly work in a world driven by convenience and cost - and how Black businesses can earn lasting support through quality, service, and consistency.Do you think boycotting non-Black businesses helps or hurts the movement for Black economic power - and what does true “buying Black” look like to you in real life?Let us know in the comments.

🎙️ TDA – Monday, November 10The team kicks off the week with laughter and weekend catch-ups before diving into everything from Black Christmas decorations to mental health and masculinity. The episode touches on the power of men speaking up, following the tragic passing of NFL player MarShawn Nealon, sparking real talk on friendship, checking in, and emotional honesty.They also break down the GUAP Gala, celebrating creatives pushing Black British culture forward, before a hilarious tangent on K-beauty routines and snail gel. Later, the chat turns reflective with a viral clip from a Black British restaurant owner highlighting systemic bias in business, sparking debate about race, representation, and building self-sustained Black economies.A mix of jokes, insight, and conviction - classic TDA balance.

🎙️ Friday 8th November - TDA: The Day AfterThe team kick off with laughs about spiders, pests and divine justice before diving into a real talk on cosmetic surgery - BBLs, hair transplants and the fine line between self-love and insecurity. From there, they shout out Dreaming Whilst Black season two, raise awareness for Jamaica’s hurricane relief, and debate electric cars, new taxes, and government priorities. The convo wraps with a fiery back-and-forth on tax fairness, wealth, and community responsibility - a proper mix of humour, faith and perspective.

🎙️ The Day After – Thursday 6th November The hosts started the show with good vibes and birthday shoutouts before diving into an update from a listener dilemma - a 36-year-old woman dating a man with three kids. The team offered grounded advice on communication, patience, and not overthinking early-stage relationships.Main Discussion Highlights:Faith & Family:The crew debated Chunks’ recent comments about disowning a child who leaves Islam. This opened a nuanced conversation on religion, love, and cultural interpretation. Emman referenced Qur’anic context around apostasy, Brent added perspective on belief systems and humanity, and Sade stressed compassion over condemnation.Cults, Control & Culture:A side discussion explored Jehovah’s Witnesses and Mormons, comparing strict faith systems to cult dynamics. The team shared personal stories and humorous exchanges that kept the tone lively but insightful.Tim’s Listening Party:Shabir shared her experience attending Tems’ private listening event in London - describing it as soulful and beautifully produced, with standout tracks touching on spirituality and self-reflection.Street Life & Growth:The conversation shifted to Ambush vs. Kidavelli and street violence. The panel reflected on ego, trauma, and accountability within UK street culture. Chinx and Sade spoke candidly about past environments, personal growth, and the need for men to unlearn survival reflexes as they mature.Parenting & Perspective:The group also discussed a viral court case of UK parents sending their son to Ghana to avoid gang influence - sharing personal stories of being “sent back” and debating whether tough love builds discipline or resentment.Key Themes:Faith, forgiveness, ego, and evolution - the tension between where we come from and who we’re trying to become.

🎙️ The Day After - 5th November RecapThe hosts kicked off the morning in good spirits, celebrating birthdays and catching up on food spots like Stock and Accra, before diving into updates about THE NEW BLXCK merch now showing live on stream. Brent teased upcoming slogan drops (“Melanin Jam-Packed” etc.), with plans to expand product options for the crew and community.Main Discussion Highlights:Stephen Bartlett’s $425M Valuation:The team reacted to Bartlett’s ambition to build a “Disney for creators.” They noted his 90% ownership as a new model for creator-led empires, with comparisons to Tyler Perry and discussion on the importance of IP and infrastructure ownership - a clear blueprint for creative media businesses like THE NEW BLXCK.Plantmade Administration Story:Conversation shifted to black entrepreneurship, with updates on Plantmade entering administration owing £1.8M. The brand has been purchased by 26-year-old Tony Folha Alade, who aims to preserve jobs and rebuild it. The team reflected on lessons in resilience, business pressures, and black-owned brand sustainability.Viral Vogue Article - “Being With a Man Is Embarrassing?”The panel unpacked the viral discourse around women hiding their partners online. Discussion ranged from social media privacy to the deeper cultural sentiment of embarrassment in modern relationships.Sade and Emman explored accountability, asking why women feel this way and whether men need to “step up.”Stacy and Esther (via Discord) argued that many women are “male-centred,” losing individuality in relationships.The wider discussion touched on social media validation, feminism, friendship dynamics, and the growing divide in gender expectations.Listeners joined to share insights on self-worth, codependency, and balance between partnership and individuality.Key Themes:Ownership - both financial (in creator economies) and personal (in relationships). The thread through every topic was agency - owning your platform, your business, your identity.Community Shoutouts:Big love to Amanda for the birthday cake!Viewers in Discord kept the chat lively as always.

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🎙️ TDA: The Day After - 3rd November It was a packed morning full of laughter, reflection, and fire conversation. The show opened with Shadie sharing her love for Mondays, journaling habits, and lessons from therapy before diving into weekend recaps - from the Beauty Beat event in London to the backlash surrounding Black women-led spaces and online criticism culture.We dove into the real reason as to why Trump wants to help the christians in Nigeria.Sade spoke about her experience working with The Shade Borough, the realities behind digital media, and why she eventually walked away from its negativity. She gave rare insight into the inner workings of the platform, the tension between good intentions and bad publicity, and what she learned from that environment.Main Discussion: Bouncer vs The Shade BoroughThe conversation turned into a deep dive on Bouncer’s public reveal of The Shade Borough founders - exploring themes of accountability, exposure, and how far is too far when protecting your name.Should anonymous media be held publicly responsible?Is “naming and shaming” justice or revenge?How do platforms like Shade Borough shape - or distort - Black British narratives?Each host weighed in, balancing moral principles against the messy realities of internet culture.🩸 Community Highlight: Eman Gives BloodEman shared his experience donating blood - walking listeners through the process, its importance to the Black community, and the funny moments that came with it.

Today’s episode was one of those mornings - a mix of laughter, real talk, and powerful insight. The team kicked off with their usual chaos and banter before grounding the show with a special guest whose perspective took things deeper.Guest: Ifá Practitioner & EducatorOur guest broke down the spiritual foundation of Ifá - the West African system of knowledge and divination that predates colonial religion. He explored:The connection between Ifá, ancestry, and purpose.How Western narratives have distorted African spiritual systems.The discipline and ritual involved in authentic practice versus pop-culture appropriation.The idea that Ifá isn’t “mysticism,” but philosophy - one rooted in self-knowledge, destiny, and community balance.Black History Month SpotlightThe team also celebrated Una Marson, Jamaica’s pioneering poet and the BBC’s first Black female producer - connecting her legacy to the broader theme of reclaiming our narratives and honouring those who paved the way.Main Debate: Should Influencers Need Qualifications?When China announced a law requiring degrees for influencers who speak on professional topics, the table exploded with opinion.Gina made a case for accountability in health and fitness content.Shadie defended lived experience as a valid form of expertise.Chinx brought humour that somehow tied colourism, culture, and content creation all into one wild ride.What followed was a sharp, necessary clash about information, influence, and integrity.HeadlinesPrince Andrew stripped of titles amid Epstein fallout.Rachel Reeves faces backlash over housing violations.Trump administration limits refugees, prioritising white South Africans.UK pledges £2.5 m aid to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa.Closing EnergyFrom reflection to laughter, this one flowed like only TDA can - bridging spirit, culture, and conversation into a morning that felt bigger than news.

Another vibrant morning at The Day After, the home of popular culture as defined by you - the culture. The team kicked off with laughs, community shoutouts, and reflections on viral clips, online debates, and the blurring line between real-world and digital accountability. They dissected podcast drama surrounding Tricky and Bouncer, exploring how online ego, “street rules,” and content creation collide.In the news:Labour leader Keir Starmer dodges tax-rise questions ahead of the budget.Hurricane Melissa leaves devastation across Jamaica and Cuba.GSK warns the UK risks losing its life-sciences edge without drug-pricing reform.Character.AI bans users under 18 amid child-safety lawsuits.Updates on the Gets case following a fatal hit-and-run.Then came a powerful and heartfelt interview with Bunmi Mojekwu - actress, writer, and filmmaker behind It’s a BAM Productions. She opened up about:Growing from EastEnders to independent filmmaking.Navigating colorism, self-worth, and representation in media.Building a company that changes narratives through art.Her creative process - transforming single conversations into scripts inspired by music.BUNMI’S SHORT FILM 'THE PREQUEL' IS ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1kRFxEO828FOLLOW HERE ON IG:https://www.instagram.com/bunmimojekwu/?hl=enFOLLOW BAM PRODUCTIONS:https://www.instagram.com/bamproductionsltd/?hl=en

A landmark conversation with Bell Ribeiro-Addy, MP for Clapham and Brixton Hill, and one of Parliament’s boldest voices for justice, equality, and truth. From her South London roots to Westminster, Bell breaks down what it really means to serve a community - not perform politics. The team dig into everything from Britain’s colonial legacy and reparations to maternal health for Black women, youth empowerment, and the fight to rebuild trust in politics.Bell speaks candidly about faith, fatigue, and the emotional toll of holding power accountable - reminding listeners that representation means doing the work even when it costs you. She challenges how history is being quietly erased, why DEI cuts hit Black women hardest, and what collective action looks like beyond performative allyship.

Follow The Hidden Science Academy on IGhttps://www.instagram.com/thehiddenscienceacademy/?hl=enSubscribe to The Hidden Science Academy on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/TheHiddenScienceAcademyLeon's book 'The Hidden Science of Melanin' available on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Hidden-Science-Melanin-LEON-MARSHALL/dp/1739698002Tickets for 'The Hidden Science of Black Men's Health' event are availablehttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-hidden-science-of-black-mens-health-tickets-1629561033919Tickets for 'The Hidden Science of Black Hair' event are availablehttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-hidden-science-of-black-hair-tickets-1857224491449Today’s episode takes a turn into the spiritual and the scientific, as the team are joined by Leon, a guest whose knowledge bridges biology, cosmology, and ancient African philosophy. Together they explore the deeper meaning of melanin - not just as pigment, but as a conductor of energy, light, and consciousness.The conversation travels through the origins of human brilliance, the spiritual significance of the sun, and how melanin connects us to rhythm, intuition, and the universe itself. Leon challenges Western science’s limited understanding of the body and explains how ancient civilisations viewed melanin as divine intelligence in motion.From discussions about energy fields and vibration, to how diet, thought, and environment affect our spiritual frequency, the team unpack what it means to live as spiritual beings having a physical experience.There are moments of laughter, debate, and awe - but through it all, the episode asks one powerful question: What would happen if we truly understood our own power?

A powerful and deeply grounded conversation with Connie Bell, cultural producer and founder of Decolonising the Archive, an organisation using heritage-based therapy and storytelling to preserve and reimagine Black history.From the moment she enters the studio, the tone shifts - this one’s spiritual, intellectual, and rooted in legacy. Connie shares how archives aren’t just dusty boxes of the past but living tools for healing and empowerment.The discussion explores how colonial history continues to shape the stories we’re told - and the ones we forget to tell. Connie breaks down why the act of remembering is political, how language and memory intertwine, and why Black communities must control their own narrative spaces.The conversation moves through identity, Pan-Africanism, and faith - including an emotional exchange about what inclusion truly means within Black liberation movements. Connie reminds us that if our vision for freedom excludes anyone, it isn’t liberation - it’s limitation.Our history is more than trauma - it’s power, memory, and resistance. Connie’s work reminds us that every Black story, archived and alive, is a step toward collective healing.

Bishop Marvin Winans tells a congregant her $1,235 donation wasn’t enough , and it raises bigger questions about how the church can start to look like the plantation. Plus, the Bloody Sunday acquittal, Tess and Claudia leaving Strictly, and Russia is going to get slick over U.S. oil sanctions.

🎙️ TDA: From Peckham Rye to the Gold Mines of Ghana (ft. Miles Prince)A deep and intellectual Thursday conversation as the team welcomes Miles Prince - author of Peckham Rye People - whose life and work bridge London’s council estates and Ghana’s golden soil.Main Discussion Highlights:From council flats to gold mines: Miles reflects on his multicultural roots, growing up between Peckham and Ghana, and the experiences that shaped his worldview.Economics vs. empathy: Why he left a successful 20-year finance career to tell deeper truths about poverty, race, and power.Inside the city: Exposing how the finance world runs on “casino capitalism” and the illusion of wealth built on everyone else’s money.History repeating itself: How the same financial systems that funded slavery still shape modern London - from Mayfair elites to offshore banking in the Caribbean.Political honesty: Miles, Brent, and Chinx dissect class, race, and political loyalty - questioning whether empathy or economics should guide leadership.Africa’s elite problem: Why poverty persists in wealthy nations and how power remains concentrated in a small ruling class.Freedom vs. control: What true freedom looks like when systems are designed to keep people compliant.Building new worlds: How storytelling can awaken awareness and create space for Black thought, truth, and ownership.Final Takeaway:Miles reminds us that empires never die - they evolve. His story is a masterclass in understanding how history, money, and identity intertwine, and why our liberation starts with awareness.

A powerful and eye-opening midweek episode as Emman, Brent and Chinx, welcome Ekaete, founder of the Pan-African Academy - an educator reimagining how Black history is taught in schools and guiding parents to better navigate the UK education system.Main Discussion Highlights:Low teacher expectations & racial bias: How underprediction and subtle prejudice shape Black students’ school experiences.Parent power: Why Black parents must question everything - from grading to discipline - and how to document it properly.Safeguarding as a weapon: The word that makes schools listen.Citizenship curriculum: The hidden subject that quietly shapes financial literacy, politics, and social understanding.Teacher transparency: Akaita exposes why many teachers “just show up” and how passionate educators can make all the difference.Black boys & bias: Real talk on why confidence collapses before GCSEs and how to fight back.Reimagining schools: Why true change will mean building our own institutions for Black children to thrive.The teacher’s burden: Balancing care, culture, and emotional weight in a system not designed for us.

🎙️ TDA: Tuesday, October 21st - Building Black Wealth & Safer FuturesAnother powerful morning of conversation, laughter, and thought. After a warm start with community shoutouts and a chat about curiosity and contribution, the hosts spotlighted an inspiring win from Lewisham - the reopening of the Riverside Youth Club, led by young mayor Shane Grant and deputy Jermaine Lee. A £1.2M project giving young people safe spaces to learn, train, and grow - and proving that youth leadership is alive and well in South London.The team then unpacked a viral video on “bedroom kids vs. living room kids”, exploring how parenting, emotional safety, and overstimulation shape modern family life. The conversation evolved into a deep dive on balance, boundaries, journaling, and individuality - how parents today may be raising children who feel freer, but also blur the lines between friendship and authority.Today’s guest, Rotimi (Mr MoneyJar), brought Black History Month brilliance to the studio. As a financial advisor, content creator, and ambassador for National Numeracy, he broke down what true wealth means for the Black British community - beyond money:Wealth in health, education, and social capitalWhy time in country impacts generational wealthThe link between family stability and financial powerAnd how we can thrive holistically, not just surviveAn episode blending humour, history, and hard truths - reminding us that Black wealth begins with self-knowledge, community, and time.