60 acast.com The Litmus Podcast https://play.acast.com/s/litmus en Create In a world of tweets, captions, and echo chambers, what do we really think?Join Swarzy Macaly and Ben Hurst as they put their friends and special guests to the test by unpacking topics. They will be exploring opinions and reactions, whilst making su... In a world of tweets, captions, and echo chambers, what do we really think?


Join Swarzy Macaly and Ben Hurst as they put their friends and special guests to the test by unpacking topics. They will be exploring opinions and reactions, whilst making sure no one is left sitting on the fence!


From discussing where their heart lies to what’s trending on everyone's timeline, Swarzy and Ben conduct the most exciting Litmus Tests ... And the results are incredible.

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Join Swarzy Macaly and Ben Hurst as they put their friends and special guests to the test by unpacking topics. They will be exploring opinions and reactions, whilst making sure no one is left sitting on the fence!


From discussing where their heart lies to what’s trending on everyone's timeline, Swarzy and Ben conduct the most exciting Litmus Tests ... And the results are incredible.

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]]> false info+dc2de7d3-252b-48f1-a48a-d64c07ab2fdf@mg-eu.acast.com dc2de7d3-252b-48f1-a48a-d64c07ab2fdf litmus https://rss.acast.com/litmus episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/611e650706c05e73e3f4088c/show-cover.jpeg https://play.acast.com/s/litmus The Litmus Podcast https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/dc2de7d3-252b-48f1-a48a-d64c07ab2fdf <![CDATA[031: Are Harry & Meghan Right To Walk Away?]]> Fri, 24 Jan 2020 00:05:00 GMT 19:04 1feaf5aa-a77b-4c92-9648-e51e856c31b3 true https://shows.acast.com/litmus/episodes/031-areharry-meghanrighttowalkaway- 1feaf5aa-a77b-4c92-9648-e51e856c31b3 dc2de7d3-252b-48f1-a48a-d64c07ab2fdf 031-areharry-meghanrighttowalkaway- full 2 31 Where to Swarzy & Ben land on the biggest story of 2020 so far?


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]]> <![CDATA[030: What's Cool In 2020?]]> Fri, 17 Jan 2020 10:13:37 GMT 27:43 71cf2c2d-0631-4f75-ad7e-9ddc9c68519b true https://shows.acast.com/litmus/episodes/030-whatscoolin2020- 71cf2c2d-0631-4f75-ad7e-9ddc9c68519b dc2de7d3-252b-48f1-a48a-d64c07ab2fdf 030-whatscoolin2020- full 2 30 Do you have goals lined up for 2020? "New Decade, New You?" Swarzy & Ben explore what's cool this year!


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]]> <![CDATA[029: Swarzy & Ben Are Back For 2020]]> Fri, 10 Jan 2020 00:05:00 GMT 12:40 4ab9a111-c0f6-4bcf-8b70-75187ff62ace true https://shows.acast.com/litmus/episodes/029-swarzy-benarebackfor2020 4ab9a111-c0f6-4bcf-8b70-75187ff62ace dc2de7d3-252b-48f1-a48a-d64c07ab2fdf 029-swarzy-benarebackfor2020 full 2 29 Swarzy & Ben see in the Year 2020! Stick with them to hear about what they accomplished in 2019, and what they've got coming up.


Find Swarzy's mannequin challenge here.


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Find Swarzy's mannequin challenge here.


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]]> 028: Is Quitting A Sign Of Weakness? 028: Is Quitting A Sign Of Weakness? Fri, 15 Nov 2019 00:05:00 GMT 30:29 0a8cbb09-507b-4284-b729-7cade8418280 true https://shows.acast.com/litmus/episodes/028-isquittingasignofweakness- 0a8cbb09-507b-4284-b729-7cade8418280 dc2de7d3-252b-48f1-a48a-d64c07ab2fdf 028-isquittingasignofweakness- full 2 28 In a culture that prizes hard work and self-care, Swarzy and Ben unpack this week’s Litmus to find out if quitting is a sign of weakness. 


What begins as a simple question quickly becomes difficult to answer as the pair realise quitting speaks more of sacrifice, success, and failure. 


But is giving up a sign of strength or weakness? Lock in and decide where you land.


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What begins as a simple question quickly becomes difficult to answer as the pair realise quitting speaks more of sacrifice, success, and failure. 


But is giving up a sign of strength or weakness? Lock in and decide where you land.


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]]> 027: Politics Cannot Survive Without Young People 027: Politics Cannot Survive Without Young People Fri, 08 Nov 2019 00:05:00 GMT 40:42 f32fb71c-0b6c-402a-bab1-6244390b0c4a true https://shows.acast.com/litmus/episodes/027-politicscannotsurvivewithoutyoungpeople f32fb71c-0b6c-402a-bab1-6244390b0c4a dc2de7d3-252b-48f1-a48a-d64c07ab2fdf 027-politicscannotsurvivewithoutyoungpeople full 1 27 Councillor for Stoke Newington, Mete Coban joins Swarzy and Ben to bridge the gap between young people and politics. 


With his job alongside politicians but his heart for people, Mete provides a real insight into what life is like inside the world of politics. 


As well as a Councillor, Mete is also the Chief Executive at My Life My Say - a youth-led, national, non-partisan movement on a mission to secure a better Brexit for young people by creating safe spaces for debate on and offline, as well as our research and advocacy work with decision-makers.


This year, MLMS is back with its event, Common Futures Forum, to inspire, empower and connect young and socially excluded citizens to lead change, by providing them with the platform to shape society.


Hosted by The Litmus Podcast’s very own Swarzy, CCF is happening on Saturday 16th November featuring a line up of incredible special guests speakers including Gina Martin, Jurgen Maier, Lord Simon Woolley and many more.


Socials 

@metecoban92 

@mylifemysay 


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]]> Councillor for Stoke Newington, Mete Coban joins Swarzy and Ben to bridge the gap between young people and politics. 


With his job alongside politicians but his heart for people, Mete provides a real insight into what life is like inside the world of politics. 


As well as a Councillor, Mete is also the Chief Executive at My Life My Say - a youth-led, national, non-partisan movement on a mission to secure a better Brexit for young people by creating safe spaces for debate on and offline, as well as our research and advocacy work with decision-makers.


This year, MLMS is back with its event, Common Futures Forum, to inspire, empower and connect young and socially excluded citizens to lead change, by providing them with the platform to shape society.


Hosted by The Litmus Podcast’s very own Swarzy, CCF is happening on Saturday 16th November featuring a line up of incredible special guests speakers including Gina Martin, Jurgen Maier, Lord Simon Woolley and many more.


Socials 

@metecoban92 

@mylifemysay 


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]]> 026: Should You Work For Free During Black History Month? 026: Should You Work For Free During Black History Month? Thu, 24 Oct 2019 23:05:00 GMT 41:58 e7586c6d-180b-4765-8212-4fed0f6b35cc true https://shows.acast.com/litmus/episodes/026-shouldyouworkforfreeduringblackhistorymonth- e7586c6d-180b-4765-8212-4fed0f6b35cc dc2de7d3-252b-48f1-a48a-d64c07ab2fdf 026-shouldyouworkforfreeduringblackhistorymonth- full 2 26 Swarzy & Ben tackle the Litmus that's been on their minds recently ... 'Should you would work free during Black History Month?' But also, should you work for free at all?


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]]> 025: Too Much Source 025: Too Much Source Thu, 17 Oct 2019 23:05:00 GMT 17:04 fec71f87-e53f-4ed4-9a6c-84e99725d246 true https://shows.acast.com/litmus/episodes/025-toomuchsource fec71f87-e53f-4ed4-9a6c-84e99725d246 dc2de7d3-252b-48f1-a48a-d64c07ab2fdf 025-toomuchsource Swarzy and Ben are back for another week - this time, what is Too Much Source? And why should you be there?----------A Create Productions Podcast full 2 25 Swarzy and Ben are back for another week - this time, what is Too Much Source? And why should you be there?


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]]> 024: Barber Shop Chronicles Part 2 024: Barber Shop Chronicles Part 2 Thu, 10 Oct 2019 23:05:00 GMT 50:52 b7c0bd7d-365e-4893-b3a4-ee4e0a0e558d false https://shows.acast.com/litmus/episodes/024-barbershopchroniclespart2 b7c0bd7d-365e-4893-b3a4-ee4e0a0e558d dc2de7d3-252b-48f1-a48a-d64c07ab2fdf 024-barbershopchroniclespart2 full 2 24 To celebrate Black History Month 2019, Swarzy and Ben dedicate the next 4 weeks to #TheLitmusPodcast to hearing from creatives within the Black British community who are all setting the standard of excellence within their industry. 


Picking up from where they left off, Swarzy sits down for Part 2 of the interview with the incredible Mo Mansaray, Eric Shango, and Tom Moutchi who all star in the sell-out show, Barbershop Chronicles. 


Socials 

@mohammed_mansaray 

@ericshango 

@tom.moutchi

@barbershopchroniclesplay

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]]> To celebrate Black History Month 2019, Swarzy and Ben dedicate the next 4 weeks to #TheLitmusPodcast to hearing from creatives within the Black British community who are all setting the standard of excellence within their industry. 


Picking up from where they left off, Swarzy sits down for Part 2 of the interview with the incredible Mo Mansaray, Eric Shango, and Tom Moutchi who all star in the sell-out show, Barbershop Chronicles. 


Socials 

@mohammed_mansaray 

@ericshango 

@tom.moutchi

@barbershopchroniclesplay

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]]> 023: Barber Shop Chronicles 023: Barber Shop Chronicles Thu, 03 Oct 2019 23:05:00 GMT 39:34 8d4cf31d-9d9f-4f24-b5fe-c274f839ca2c false https://shows.acast.com/litmus/episodes/023-barbershopchronicles 8d4cf31d-9d9f-4f24-b5fe-c274f839ca2c dc2de7d3-252b-48f1-a48a-d64c07ab2fdf 023-barbershopchronicles full 2 23 To celebrate Black History Month 2019, Swarzy and Ben dedicate the next 4 weeks to #TheLitmusPodcast to hearing from creatives within the Black British community who are all setting the standard of excellence within their industry. 


Kicking things off with a bang, Swarzy sits down for a two-part interview with the incredible Mo Mansaray, Eric Shango, and Tom Moutchi who all star in the sell-out show, Barbershop Chronicles. 


Socials 

@mohammed_mansaray 

@ericshango 

@tom.moutchi

@barbershopchroniclesplay

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]]> To celebrate Black History Month 2019, Swarzy and Ben dedicate the next 4 weeks to #TheLitmusPodcast to hearing from creatives within the Black British community who are all setting the standard of excellence within their industry. 


Kicking things off with a bang, Swarzy sits down for a two-part interview with the incredible Mo Mansaray, Eric Shango, and Tom Moutchi who all star in the sell-out show, Barbershop Chronicles. 


Socials 

@mohammed_mansaray 

@ericshango 

@tom.moutchi

@barbershopchroniclesplay

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]]> 022: September Is The New January 022: September Is The New January Thu, 26 Sep 2019 23:05:00 GMT 48:05 5f3064c0-6fcb-43bb-958f-9329a8349996 false https://shows.acast.com/litmus/episodes/022-septemberisthenewjanuary 5f3064c0-6fcb-43bb-958f-9329a8349996 dc2de7d3-252b-48f1-a48a-d64c07ab2fdf 022-septemberisthenewjanuary full 2 22 Swarzy and Ben sit down with Jacob Roberts-Mensah (@roberts_mensah) - the talented co-writer and creator of fiction podcast, Dem Times (@demtimesshow) - to decide if September is the mark of new beginnings or the end of the year. 


With summer now well and truly over, are we all on a home run to Christmas or will the experience and perspective from this trio change your outlook on how to finish the year? You decide.

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]]> Swarzy and Ben sit down with Jacob Roberts-Mensah (@roberts_mensah) - the talented co-writer and creator of fiction podcast, Dem Times (@demtimesshow) - to decide if September is the mark of new beginnings or the end of the year. 


With summer now well and truly over, are we all on a home run to Christmas or will the experience and perspective from this trio change your outlook on how to finish the year? You decide.

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]]> <![CDATA[021: We're Back For Season 2!]]> Thu, 19 Sep 2019 23:05:00 GMT 7:39 7d130598-9816-400d-a7cf-e51fee7ef73c false https://shows.acast.com/litmus/episodes/021-werebackforseason2- 7d130598-9816-400d-a7cf-e51fee7ef73c dc2de7d3-252b-48f1-a48a-d64c07ab2fdf 021-werebackforseason2- full 2 21 Swarzy & Ben are back for Season 2! What have they got coming up?


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]]> Season 1 Finale Season 1 Finale Thu, 11 Jul 2019 23:05:00 GMT 11:10 ff974bcd-ed28-4efd-9c78-ae418903f722 false https://shows.acast.com/litmus/episodes/season1finale ff974bcd-ed28-4efd-9c78-ae418903f722 dc2de7d3-252b-48f1-a48a-d64c07ab2fdf season1finale full 1 Swarzy & Ben wrap-up Season 1 and look ahead to Season 2 ... They'll be back sooner than you think!


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]]> 020: Are Black Cabs Better Than Uber? 020: Are Black Cabs Better Than Uber? Fri, 28 Jun 2019 09:31:18 GMT 35:25 02a483f1-c464-410f-afd9-4d3ba962f57c true https://shows.acast.com/litmus/episodes/021-areblackcabsbetterthanuber- 02a483f1-c464-410f-afd9-4d3ba962f57c dc2de7d3-252b-48f1-a48a-d64c07ab2fdf 021-areblackcabsbetterthanuber- Swarzy and Ben talk “Black Cabs vs Uber” with special guest and legend behind “Cabby Chronicles”, Reda!Find out the weird and wonderful life behind this black cab driver as Reda takes Swarzy and Ben on a journey of what it’s like to be the eyes and ... full 20 Swarzy and Ben talk “Black Cabs vs Uber” with special guest and legend behind “Cabby Chronicles”, Reda!


Find out the weird and wonderful life behind this black cab driver as Reda takes Swarzy and Ben on a journey of what it’s like to be the eyes and ears of our city...


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]]> Swarzy and Ben talk “Black Cabs vs Uber” with special guest and legend behind “Cabby Chronicles”, Reda!


Find out the weird and wonderful life behind this black cab driver as Reda takes Swarzy and Ben on a journey of what it’s like to be the eyes and ears of our city...


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]]> 019: Your Podcast Starter Pack 019: Your Podcast Starter Pack Thu, 20 Jun 2019 23:05:00 GMT 35:56 455fce78-dfce-4ed4-803e-994f1559a1ce false https://shows.acast.com/litmus/episodes/020-yourpodcaststarterpack 455fce78-dfce-4ed4-803e-994f1559a1ce dc2de7d3-252b-48f1-a48a-d64c07ab2fdf 020-yourpodcaststarterpack full 19 Swarzy is joined by The Litmus Podcast Producer, Lottie, and Angel, who's on work experience with the podcast. At different stages of their podcasting journey, they exchange their podcast Do's and Don'ts.


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]]> 018: Go Green 4 Grenfell 018: Go Green 4 Grenfell Thu, 13 Jun 2019 23:05:00 GMT 17:44 cc117927-3998-4351-8a8e-5c882ed9bd71 false https://shows.acast.com/litmus/episodes/019-gogreenforgrenfell cc117927-3998-4351-8a8e-5c882ed9bd71 dc2de7d3-252b-48f1-a48a-d64c07ab2fdf 019-gogreenforgrenfell full 18 Two years ago today, the world woke up heartbroken by the Grenfell Tower Fire that claimed 72 lives and left hundreds of others transformed forever. 


To mark the two year anniversary, Swarzy speaks to a woman she will forever admire: Sandra Ruiz. Sandra is a member of Grenfell United - the official group for the bereaved and survivors from Grenfell Tower - and shares with Swarzy her story of losing her niece as well as celebrating community through the #Green4Grenfell campaign that launches today and runs until 28th June. 


For more information on how you can get involved and go #Green4Grenfell, please visit: www.grenfellunited.org.uk/greenforgrenfell

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]]> Two years ago today, the world woke up heartbroken by the Grenfell Tower Fire that claimed 72 lives and left hundreds of others transformed forever. 


To mark the two year anniversary, Swarzy speaks to a woman she will forever admire: Sandra Ruiz. Sandra is a member of Grenfell United - the official group for the bereaved and survivors from Grenfell Tower - and shares with Swarzy her story of losing her niece as well as celebrating community through the #Green4Grenfell campaign that launches today and runs until 28th June. 


For more information on how you can get involved and go #Green4Grenfell, please visit: www.grenfellunited.org.uk/greenforgrenfell

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]]> 017: The Litmus Podcast Welcomes Soul Brother One! 017: The Litmus Podcast Welcomes Soul Brother One! Thu, 30 May 2019 23:05:00 GMT 36:28 c5006d00-b978-4cce-9d6b-6c1a2c1bc3e4 true https://shows.acast.com/litmus/episodes/017-thelitmuspodcastwelcomesjunior- c5006d00-b978-4cce-9d6b-6c1a2c1bc3e4 dc2de7d3-252b-48f1-a48a-d64c07ab2fdf 017-thelitmuspodcastwelcomesjunior- full 17 On this episode, Ben & Swarzy speak about Soul Brother One’s new album 'Authentic S.O.U.L.'


Why does he make music?


His journey with sickle cell anemia and the importance of giving blood 


And his legacy of working in the community


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]]> On this episode, Ben & Swarzy speak about Soul Brother One’s new album 'Authentic S.O.U.L.'


Why does he make music?


His journey with sickle cell anemia and the importance of giving blood 


And his legacy of working in the community


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]]> <![CDATA[016: It's A No From Me]]> Thu, 23 May 2019 23:05:00 GMT 20:50 b466d038-f66e-4af5-9eb2-775c2c687228 true https://shows.acast.com/litmus/episodes/016-itsanofromme b466d038-f66e-4af5-9eb2-775c2c687228 dc2de7d3-252b-48f1-a48a-d64c07ab2fdf 016-itsanofromme full 16 This Friday, in the spirit of Simon Cowell, Swarzy & Ben discuss what's a 'No' from them; from wild names to public transport etiquette to incessant WhatsApp messages to couple dynamics, what's a 'No' from you?


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]]> 015: Everyone Should Run Their Own Business 015: Everyone Should Run Their Own Business Thu, 16 May 2019 23:05:00 GMT 33:53 d46f8736-17e5-43d8-9733-cba3ea1d94af true https://shows.acast.com/litmus/episodes/015-everyoneshouldruntheirownbusiness d46f8736-17e5-43d8-9733-cba3ea1d94af dc2de7d3-252b-48f1-a48a-d64c07ab2fdf 015-everyoneshouldruntheirownbusiness full 15 The Litmus today is 'Everyone Should Run Their Own Business'.


Do you agree or disagree?


Swarzy and Ben sit down with the brilliant minds behind Ile La Wa, Dorcas Magbadelo & Chanelle Joseph, to unpick today's topic.


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Do you agree or disagree?


Swarzy and Ben sit down with the brilliant minds behind Ile La Wa, Dorcas Magbadelo & Chanelle Joseph, to unpick today's topic.


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]]> <![CDATA[014: Swarzy's Top Five Events In May!]]> Thu, 09 May 2019 23:05:00 GMT 27:26 ddded5b2-fdc4-4463-9659-25afea0769a6 false https://shows.acast.com/litmus/episodes/014-swarzystopfiveeventsinmay- ddded5b2-fdc4-4463-9659-25afea0769a6 dc2de7d3-252b-48f1-a48a-d64c07ab2fdf 014-swarzystopfiveeventsinmay- full 14 Fancy going out out? 


Crack open your calendar as Swarzy gives you the inside scoop behind the TOP 5 EVENTS she’s hosting this month, and dials in some very exciting guests to talk about the following dates you don’t want to miss out on...


BBL Basketball Playoff Semi-Final

London City Royals vs Sheffield Sharks 

Date: Saturday 11th May 2019

Time: 8PM tip 

Special guests: Orlan Jackman & Matthew Bryan-Amanin

Socials: @ldncityroyals @n4orlanj @mbalive11

londoncityroyals.com/tickets


Levile & Chill: Casting Directors Special!

Date: Wednesday 15th May

Time: 6:30PM

Special guest: Founder of Levile, Ola Christian

Socials: @OlaChristian @Levile

https://linktr.ee/leviletv


BLoC Presents: Is Christianity Bad For Your Mental Health?

Date: Wednesday 22nd May

Time: 6.30PM

Venue: The Department Store, Brixton

Special Guest: Gabrielle Samuel 

Socials: @bloc.london @gabby


Buy You A Drink: Autotune Karaoke

Date: Friday 24th May

Time: 10PM

Venue: Favela, Camden 

Special Guest: DJ Chris K Martin 

Socials: @buyuadrink @djchrisk 

https://buyuadrink.clickfunnels.com/optin


Uncle Wray’s Nephews

Date: Monday 27th May

Time: 3PM-10.30PM

Venue: The Pitch, Stratford 

Special Guest: DJ Chris K Martin 

Socials: @djchrisk

http://bit.ly/UncleWraysNephews


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]]> Fancy going out out? 


Crack open your calendar as Swarzy gives you the inside scoop behind the TOP 5 EVENTS she’s hosting this month, and dials in some very exciting guests to talk about the following dates you don’t want to miss out on...


BBL Basketball Playoff Semi-Final

London City Royals vs Sheffield Sharks 

Date: Saturday 11th May 2019

Time: 8PM tip 

Special guests: Orlan Jackman & Matthew Bryan-Amanin

Socials: @ldncityroyals @n4orlanj @mbalive11

londoncityroyals.com/tickets


Levile & Chill: Casting Directors Special!

Date: Wednesday 15th May

Time: 6:30PM

Special guest: Founder of Levile, Ola Christian

Socials: @OlaChristian @Levile

https://linktr.ee/leviletv


BLoC Presents: Is Christianity Bad For Your Mental Health?

Date: Wednesday 22nd May

Time: 6.30PM

Venue: The Department Store, Brixton

Special Guest: Gabrielle Samuel 

Socials: @bloc.london @gabby


Buy You A Drink: Autotune Karaoke

Date: Friday 24th May

Time: 10PM

Venue: Favela, Camden 

Special Guest: DJ Chris K Martin 

Socials: @buyuadrink @djchrisk 

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Uncle Wray’s Nephews

Date: Monday 27th May

Time: 3PM-10.30PM

Venue: The Pitch, Stratford 

Special Guest: DJ Chris K Martin 

Socials: @djchrisk

http://bit.ly/UncleWraysNephews


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]]> 013: What Is Life Teaching You Right Now? 013: What Is Life Teaching You Right Now? Thu, 02 May 2019 23:05:00 GMT 37:51 68105916-8665-4f7e-87d0-689b9e46c886 false https://shows.acast.com/litmus/episodes/013-whatislifeteachingyourightnow- 68105916-8665-4f7e-87d0-689b9e46c886 dc2de7d3-252b-48f1-a48a-d64c07ab2fdf 013-whatislifeteachingyourightnow- We’re all students of life, so Swarzy and Ben catch up about what they have been learning recently. From Ben walking his first swim-wear cat walk to Swarzy weighing up compromise and confrontation, find out what life lessons these two have to offer you... full 13 We’re all students of life, so Swarzy and Ben catch up about what they have been learning recently. From Ben walking his first swim-wear cat walk to Swarzy weighing up compromise and confrontation, find out what life lessons these two have to offer you this week.


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]]> We’re all students of life, so Swarzy and Ben catch up about what they have been learning recently. From Ben walking his first swim-wear cat walk to Swarzy weighing up compromise and confrontation, find out what life lessons these two have to offer you this week.


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]]> 012: My Career - When Do I Shut Up, Put Up, and Speak Up? 012: My Career - When Do I Shut Up, Put Up, and Speak Up? Thu, 25 Apr 2019 23:05:00 GMT 50:18 7715a829-675e-4da1-80e5-1f59556bfb37 true https://shows.acast.com/litmus/episodes/012-mycareer-whendoishutup-putup-andspeakup- 7715a829-675e-4da1-80e5-1f59556bfb37 dc2de7d3-252b-48f1-a48a-d64c07ab2fdf 012-mycareer-whendoishutup-putup-andspeakup- After hosting the BBC’s only black political show “Dotun On Sunday” for 20 years, Dotun inspired many when he corrected and spoke up against the BBC’s announcement that they’d be dropping him come the end of March 2019.From loyal listeners to multip... full 12 After hosting the BBC’s only black political show “Dotun On Sunday” for 20 years, Dotun inspired many when he corrected and spoke up against the BBC’s announcement that they’d be dropping him come the end of March 2019.


From loyal listeners to multiple MPs, people showed their support and after launching a petition that collected thousands of signatures, it came as no surprise why the BBC had to reverse their decision to keep radio favourite, Dotun Adebayo.


But when our careers hold such weight, what is the secret to standing our ground?


Prepare for a conversation brimming with truth as Swarzy and Dotun explore the need for courage in the workplace.


This episode is one for the archives as Dotun Adebayo will go down in history for his courage and faithful contribution to Black British culture.

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]]> After hosting the BBC’s only black political show “Dotun On Sunday” for 20 years, Dotun inspired many when he corrected and spoke up against the BBC’s announcement that they’d be dropping him come the end of March 2019.


From loyal listeners to multiple MPs, people showed their support and after launching a petition that collected thousands of signatures, it came as no surprise why the BBC had to reverse their decision to keep radio favourite, Dotun Adebayo.


But when our careers hold such weight, what is the secret to standing our ground?


Prepare for a conversation brimming with truth as Swarzy and Dotun explore the need for courage in the workplace.


This episode is one for the archives as Dotun Adebayo will go down in history for his courage and faithful contribution to Black British culture.

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]]> 011: How Will You Be Remembered? 011: How Will You Be Remembered? Thu, 18 Apr 2019 23:05:00 GMT 49:26 5db9018a-5cd8-4ae7-b1c3-97ebab005fe2 true https://shows.acast.com/litmus/episodes/011-howwillyouberemembered- 5db9018a-5cd8-4ae7-b1c3-97ebab005fe2 dc2de7d3-252b-48f1-a48a-d64c07ab2fdf 011-howwillyouberemembered- full 11 Against the backdrop of Good Friday, Swarzy and Ben discuss life and legacy with the talented poet, Julianknxx.  


Find out how the trio tackle such a big question and which characteristics they believe are essential for leaving behind a legacy.


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]]> Against the backdrop of Good Friday, Swarzy and Ben discuss life and legacy with the talented poet, Julianknxx.  


Find out how the trio tackle such a big question and which characteristics they believe are essential for leaving behind a legacy.


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]]> 010: Are The Best Musicians Found In The Church? 010: Are The Best Musicians Found In The Church? Thu, 11 Apr 2019 23:05:00 GMT 35:40 31955e9c-ccb6-4caf-a084-80af2ca468e3 true https://shows.acast.com/litmus/episodes/010-arethebestmusiciansfoundinthechurch- 31955e9c-ccb6-4caf-a084-80af2ca468e3 dc2de7d3-252b-48f1-a48a-d64c07ab2fdf 010-arethebestmusiciansfoundinthechurch- full 10 Some people can play music. And then there’s some people who can plaaaaay music. 


Swarzy and Ben catch up with their good friend and talented musician Aaron Broome to talk all things music for this week’s Litmus: are the best musicians found in the Church?


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]]> Some people can play music. And then there’s some people who can plaaaaay music. 


Swarzy and Ben catch up with their good friend and talented musician Aaron Broome to talk all things music for this week’s Litmus: are the best musicians found in the Church?


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]]> 009: Is University The Best Three Years Of Your Life? 009: Is University The Best Three Years Of Your Life? Thu, 04 Apr 2019 23:05:00 GMT 45:05 b7c2c23e-b220-4f48-852e-7807e617f219 true https://shows.acast.com/litmus/episodes/009-isuniversitythebestthreeyearsofyourlife- b7c2c23e-b220-4f48-852e-7807e617f219 dc2de7d3-252b-48f1-a48a-d64c07ab2fdf 009-isuniversitythebestthreeyearsofyourlife- full 9 Bilal and Patrick from 'Over The Bridge Podcast' join Swarzy and Ben to shed light on an all-important Litmus: “University is the best three years of your life.”

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]]> Bilal and Patrick from 'Over The Bridge Podcast' join Swarzy and Ben to shed light on an all-important Litmus: “University is the best three years of your life.”

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]]> 008: Is Family Redundant? 008: Is Family Redundant? Fri, 29 Mar 2019 00:05:00 GMT 42:43 a6b9daf7-cfca-4d4c-9203-76c45ebc0be4 false https://shows.acast.com/litmus/episodes/008-isfamilyredundant- a6b9daf7-cfca-4d4c-9203-76c45ebc0be4 dc2de7d3-252b-48f1-a48a-d64c07ab2fdf 008-isfamilyredundant- full 8 Swarzy and Ben welcome special guests Lionheart and Dan to #TheLitmusPodcast to discuss a subject that has the power to spark and capture every emotion: family. 


With humour and honesty, the four sit down to unpack this week’s Litmus that will have everyone landing differently: is family redundant? 



Socials:

@swarzymacaly @therealbenhurst @lionheartfelt 

@iamthedan


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]]> Swarzy and Ben welcome special guests Lionheart and Dan to #TheLitmusPodcast to discuss a subject that has the power to spark and capture every emotion: family. 


With humour and honesty, the four sit down to unpack this week’s Litmus that will have everyone landing differently: is family redundant? 



Socials:

@swarzymacaly @therealbenhurst @lionheartfelt 

@iamthedan


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]]> 007: Is Hard Work All You Need To Succeed? 007: Is Hard Work All You Need To Succeed? Fri, 22 Mar 2019 00:05:00 GMT 50:07 30256afd-45e4-451f-a35a-c909b38d5f21 false https://shows.acast.com/litmus/episodes/007-ishardworkallyouneedtosucceed- 30256afd-45e4-451f-a35a-c909b38d5f21 dc2de7d3-252b-48f1-a48a-d64c07ab2fdf 007-ishardworkallyouneedtosucceed- full 7 Swarzy sits down to talk all things radio and hard work with two legends in the game: Dotun Adebayo from BBC Radio London and BBC Radio 5 Live, and Angie Greaves from Magic FM. 


With so much experience and heaps of knowledge, these two incredible guests are no strangers when it comes to hard work. But is it the only ingredient to their recipe of success? 


Find out where Dotun and Angie will land on today’s Litmus: 


Is Hard Work All You Need to Succeed?


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]]> Swarzy sits down to talk all things radio and hard work with two legends in the game: Dotun Adebayo from BBC Radio London and BBC Radio 5 Live, and Angie Greaves from Magic FM. 


With so much experience and heaps of knowledge, these two incredible guests are no strangers when it comes to hard work. But is it the only ingredient to their recipe of success? 


Find out where Dotun and Angie will land on today’s Litmus: 


Is Hard Work All You Need to Succeed?


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]]> 006: Is Life Harder As A Teenager Than As An Adult? 006: Is Life Harder As A Teenager Than As An Adult? Fri, 15 Mar 2019 00:05:00 GMT 36:55 707b6639-b5b6-44fb-9c5d-8c96e8c8528f false https://shows.acast.com/litmus/episodes/islifeharderasateenagerthanasanadult- 707b6639-b5b6-44fb-9c5d-8c96e8c8528f dc2de7d3-252b-48f1-a48a-d64c07ab2fdf islifeharderasateenagerthanasanadult- Swarzy and Ben chat to their wonderful, young friend Shanai about what the teenage experience is like in the modern day, with the challenges of social media, school pressure and being constantly contactable.*This episode was recorded in 2018, when S... full 6 Swarzy and Ben chat to their wonderful, young friend Shanai about what the teenage experience is like in the modern day, with the challenges of social media, school pressure and being constantly contactable.


*This episode was recorded in 2018, when Shanai had just received her GCSE results.

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]]> Swarzy and Ben chat to their wonderful, young friend Shanai about what the teenage experience is like in the modern day, with the challenges of social media, school pressure and being constantly contactable.


*This episode was recorded in 2018, when Shanai had just received her GCSE results.

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]]> <![CDATA[005: Can You 'Cancel' Someone In 2019?]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2019 00:05:00 GMT 16:16 172bc175-bfb6-4949-95b1-86b7cbc357af true https://shows.acast.com/litmus/episodes/canyoucancelsomeonein2019- 172bc175-bfb6-4949-95b1-86b7cbc357af dc2de7d3-252b-48f1-a48a-d64c07ab2fdf canyoucancelsomeonein2019- full 5 Swarzy Macaly & Ben Hurst explore the topic of Cancel Culture. What is Cancel Culture, what does it mean to 'cancel' someone, and is it enough? This episode features their special guests: Aaron Louis, Chiko Shire, Chris K Martin and Chennessy. 

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]]> Swarzy Macaly & Ben Hurst explore the topic of Cancel Culture. What is Cancel Culture, what does it mean to 'cancel' someone, and is it enough? This episode features their special guests: Aaron Louis, Chiko Shire, Chris K Martin and Chennessy. 

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]]> <![CDATA[004: Swarzy's Birthday Special!]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2019 00:05:00 GMT 37:59 cf6390ff-a851-492a-adb8-b9cf542e47b8 true https://shows.acast.com/litmus/episodes/swarzysbirthdayspecial- cf6390ff-a851-492a-adb8-b9cf542e47b8 dc2de7d3-252b-48f1-a48a-d64c07ab2fdf swarzysbirthdayspecial- full 4 This is a LITMUS PODCAST SPECIAL! 


To celebrate her birthday, Swarzy wanted to sit down with her nearest and dearest to talk about life! 


Join Swarzy and Ben for an episode filled with gems and banter featuring special guests: Aaron Louis, Chiko Shire, Chris K Martin and Chennessy. 

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]]> This is a LITMUS PODCAST SPECIAL! 


To celebrate her birthday, Swarzy wanted to sit down with her nearest and dearest to talk about life! 


Join Swarzy and Ben for an episode filled with gems and banter featuring special guests: Aaron Louis, Chiko Shire, Chris K Martin and Chennessy. 

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]]> 003: Is Self-Belief All You Need To Keep Creativity Alive? 003: Is Self-Belief All You Need To Keep Creativity Alive? Fri, 22 Feb 2019 00:05:00 GMT 39:13 a99f01dc-9410-455a-866c-615587fd805d true https://shows.acast.com/litmus/episodes/isself-beliefallyouneedtokeepcreativityalive- a99f01dc-9410-455a-866c-615587fd805d dc2de7d3-252b-48f1-a48a-d64c07ab2fdf isself-beliefallyouneedtokeepcreativityalive- Swarzy and Ben are joined by Reuben Christian to discuss creativity, perspective and self-belief.-------A Create Productions Podcast full 3 Swarzy and Ben are joined by Reuben Christian to discuss creativity, perspective and self-belief.


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]]> Swarzy and Ben are joined by Reuben Christian to discuss creativity, perspective and self-belief.


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]]> 002: Is It Better To Be Single Or In A Relationship? 002: Is It Better To Be Single Or In A Relationship? Fri, 15 Feb 2019 00:05:00 GMT 42:20 4edd229c-0f29-4ee9-83bf-aec2b8da2faf false https://shows.acast.com/litmus/episodes/isitbettertobesingleorinarelationship- 4edd229c-0f29-4ee9-83bf-aec2b8da2faf dc2de7d3-252b-48f1-a48a-d64c07ab2fdf isitbettertobesingleorinarelationship- full 2 Looking back on Valentines', Swarzy and Ben sit down with Love Island’s Marcel Somerville and Writer/Activist Chanté Joseph to talk about love!


Today’s Litmus:


Is it better to be single or in a relationship?

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]]> Looking back on Valentines', Swarzy and Ben sit down with Love Island’s Marcel Somerville and Writer/Activist Chanté Joseph to talk about love!


Today’s Litmus:


Is it better to be single or in a relationship?

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]]> 001: Do We Fear Our Nightmares More Than We Chase Our Dreams? 001: Do We Fear Our Nightmares More Than We Chase Our Dreams? Fri, 08 Feb 2019 00:02:00 GMT 41:43 cceed255-b92a-40eb-9dea-d0354432cef3 true https://shows.acast.com/litmus/episodes/dowefearournightmaresmorethanwechaseourdreams- cceed255-b92a-40eb-9dea-d0354432cef3 dc2de7d3-252b-48f1-a48a-d64c07ab2fdf dowefearournightmaresmorethanwechaseourdreams- full 1 Swarzy and Ben sit down with Adjani Salmon, Natasha Jatania, and Max Evans from 4Quarter Films to talk all about their award-winning web series, Dreaming Whilst Black. 

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]]> Swarzy and Ben sit down with Adjani Salmon, Natasha Jatania, and Max Evans from 4Quarter Films to talk all about their award-winning web series, Dreaming Whilst Black. 

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]]> <![CDATA[Swarzy Macaly & Ben Hurst]]> Fri, 01 Feb 2019 00:01:00 GMT 15:13 60e4106d-39d8-4933-bb4e-6fa124f37298 false https://shows.acast.com/litmus/episodes/swarzymacaly-benhurst 60e4106d-39d8-4933-bb4e-6fa124f37298 dc2de7d3-252b-48f1-a48a-d64c07ab2fdf swarzymacaly-benhurst bonus Meet your Litmus Podcast hosts: Swarzy Macaly & Ben Hurst.


Subscribe to not miss an episode - they're dropping every Friday! You have an idea for a Litmus Test? Comment in a review on iTunes - Swarz and Ben will find it!


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]]> Meet your Litmus Podcast hosts: Swarzy Macaly & Ben Hurst.


Subscribe to not miss an episode - they're dropping every Friday! You have an idea for a Litmus Test? Comment in a review on iTunes - Swarz and Ben will find it!


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]]> Coming soon! Coming soon! Fri, 25 Jan 2019 11:13:03 GMT 1:01 0b4c329b-1650-4e1c-b5b8-3de9e5b93755 false https://shows.acast.com/litmus/episodes/trailer----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0b4c329b-1650-4e1c-b5b8-3de9e5b93755 dc2de7d3-252b-48f1-a48a-d64c07ab2fdf trailer----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In a world of tweets, captions, and echo chambers, what do we really think?Join Swarzy Macaly and Ben Hurst as they put their friends and special guests to the test by unpacking topics. They will be exploring opinions and reactions, whilst making su... trailer In a world of tweets, captions, and echo chambers, what do we really think?


Join Swarzy Macaly and Ben Hurst as they put their friends and special guests to the test by unpacking topics. They will be exploring opinions and reactions, whilst making sure no one is left sitting on the fence!


From discussing where their heart lies to what’s trending on everyone's timeline, Swarzy and Ben conduct the most exciting Litmus Tests ... And the results are incredible.


Look out for Episode 1 on Friday 1st February!

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]]> In a world of tweets, captions, and echo chambers, what do we really think?


Join Swarzy Macaly and Ben Hurst as they put their friends and special guests to the test by unpacking topics. They will be exploring opinions and reactions, whilst making sure no one is left sitting on the fence!


From discussing where their heart lies to what’s trending on everyone's timeline, Swarzy and Ben conduct the most exciting Litmus Tests ... And the results are incredible.


Look out for Episode 1 on Friday 1st February!

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