From the sidesplittingly funny to the culturally informative.
by Gena-mour Barrett | Buzzfeed 
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What it is: Londoners and talk race, news, and British pop culture in this laid-back, funny podcast. The show is broken up into several sections, including “Melanin Magic”, recognising the achievements of women of colour in the community, Afrobates, a debate on a hot topic, and “Side-eye of the Week”.
You should listen if: You’re a fan of deep, meaningful chats where no topic is off the table, no words are minced, and no one takes themselves too seriously. Although currently on hiatus, this podcast is ideal for a binge listen.
Where to begin: The episode linked above, “I, The Angry Black Woman”, features writer, poet, and producer . In the show, they discuss politics, activism, and even read an excerpt from Siana’s book, Elephant.
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What it is: A hilariously candid podcast hosted by and that doesn’t hold back and says exactly what you were thinking.
You should listen if: You’re looking for raw, unfiltered chat on everything from music to masturbation. Beware of listening on public transport, as it’s likely you’ll burst out laughing at any time.
Where to begin: Listening to the duo ~tactfully~ explain how Madonna kind of massacred a Prince tribute at the Billboard Awards (“no shade…ish“) is the perfect way to give you an insight into the side-splitting humour of the show. Just the first five minutes of “A Pound For A Dildo” will have you chuckling to yourself.
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What it is: A chill, chatty podcast hosted by Iman and Daniel that “” and aims at bringing diverse voices to the mic.
You should listen if: You’re looking for a more mellow podcast that covers a range of issues, as well as general chit chat, while still maintaining its relaxed feel.
Where to begin: In the debut episode, Iman and Daniel talk the election of Theresa May, Black Lives Matter, and even share a hilarious anecdote. It’s arguably the most political of the three episodes so far and a great introduction to the tone of the show.
Huge credit to , home of the most diverse UK podcasts, and without which many of the above would not exist. Check out the network and their shows (Melanin Millennials, Unarchived, Mostly Lit, Artistic State of Mind, and Two Fools Talking) .
