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Over The Bridge Podcast

Hey, meet Bilal, Kwaku, Patrick and Tom. 4 Black and Mixed-Race guys who became friends whilst studying at Cambridge University. Join us as we talk about life before, during and well - after 'The Brid... Read more

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Over The Bridge - S2 E7 - Cultural Appropriation

Over The Bridge - S2 E7 - Cultural Appropriation

In this episode the guys get together to discuss cultural appropriation in light of the "Jerk Rice Gate". We touch on wh... Read more

10 Sep 2018

54mins

Ranked #2

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Over The Bridge - Episode 4 - Black & Bougie

Over The Bridge - Episode 4 - Black & Bougie

In this episode we explore the intersection of the black British experience and class identity.Is there a lack of awaren... Read more

25 Mar 2018

49mins

Ranked #3

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Over The Bridge - S2 E8 - Working While Black with Kristy Duru

Over The Bridge - S2 E8 - Working While Black with Kristy Duru

In this episode we discuss what it's like navigating the world of work as a non-white person and whether or not our univ... Read more

16 Sep 2018

1hr 9mins

Ranked #4

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Over The Bridge - Episode 6 - Masculinity & Vulnerability

Over The Bridge - Episode 6 - Masculinity & Vulnerability

Join us in Episode 6 as we get together and discuss our views on masculinity, vulnerability and attempt to answer the qu... Read more

8 Apr 2018

1hr 4mins

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Over The Bridge - S3 E13 - Englishness vs Britishness Part 1

Over The Bridge - S3 E13 - Englishness vs Britishness Part 1

What does it mean to be British for a black person in the UK? Can a black person or indeed a POC really be considered En... Read more

29 Jun 2019

16mins

Ranked #6

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Over The Bridge - S3 E11 - Financial Independence with Ken Okoroafor

Over The Bridge - S3 E11 - Financial Independence with Ken Okoroafor

In this episode we are joined by Ken Okoroafor, chartered accountant and creator of the Humble Penny Blog (https://thehu... Read more

7 Apr 2019

1hr 8mins

Ranked #7

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Over The Bridge - Episode 7 - Gentrification

Over The Bridge - Episode 7 - Gentrification

What do we make of gentrification? Do we welcome it? Is it a necessary evil? Is it 'classist', or even racist? Listen as... Read more

16 Apr 2018

1hr 10mins

Ranked #8

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Over The Bridge Episode 44 - Is There Privilege Attached To Being Environmentally Responsible?

Over The Bridge Episode 44 - Is There Privilege Attached To Being Environmentally Responsible?

This week the boys got together to discuss whether being environmentally friendly is really feasible for everyone. Is th... Read more

22 Sep 2019

1hr 8mins

Ranked #9

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Over The Bridge - Episode 50 - Daughters That Raise Their Siblings with Home Girls Unite

Over The Bridge - Episode 50 - Daughters That Raise Their Siblings with Home Girls Unite

In our 50th episode (woop woop) we are joined by Hanna and Yassin of Home Girls Unite, a platform for girls and women wh... Read more

11 Nov 2019

54mins

Ranked #10

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Over The Bridge - Episode 49 - Be Good With Money with Mr Money Jar

Over The Bridge - Episode 49 - Be Good With Money with Mr Money Jar

The boys link up with personal finance expert Timi Merriman-Johnson as he shares his financial self-help platform Mr Mon... Read more

28 Oct 2019

52mins

Ranked #11

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Over The Bridge - Episode 48 - Don't Celebrate Us If You Ain't Gonna Pay Us

Over The Bridge - Episode 48 - Don't Celebrate Us If You Ain't Gonna Pay Us

Amidst all the panels, talks and celebrations this Black History Month, the guys got together to discuss the hypocrisy o... Read more

20 Oct 2019

51mins

Ranked #12

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Over The Bridge - S2 E4 - Black Excellence with Baker

Over The Bridge - S2 E4 - Black Excellence with Baker

This week has truly been one full of black excellence and this episode is a celebration of these success stories. We are... Read more

19 Aug 2018

57mins

Ranked #13

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Over The Bridge - S3 E15 - The Clapback with Elijah Lawal

Over The Bridge - S3 E15 - The Clapback with Elijah Lawal

This week is joined in the studio by Elijah Lawal, the writer of The Clapback - your guide to clapping back against ever... Read more

14 Jul 2019

54mins

Ranked #14

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Over The Bridge - S2 E5 - What is in a name?

Over The Bridge - S2 E5 - What is in a name?

In this episode we discuss what is in a name: What do our names say about us? Do they allow us to navigate certain space... Read more

27 Aug 2018

1hr 9mins

Ranked #15

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Over The Bridge - Episode 3 - Celeb Faves

Over The Bridge - Episode 3 - Celeb Faves

Join us for Episode 3 where we discuss our problematic faves.In light of the recent social media backlash to comments ma... Read more

18 Mar 2018

43mins

Ranked #16

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Over The Bridge - S3 E12 - Does Cambridge Need a Slavery Inquest?

Over The Bridge - S3 E12 - Does Cambridge Need a Slavery Inquest?

In this episode the guys come together after an extended break to discuss the recent news of Cambridge University's inqu... Read more

6 May 2019

1hr 5mins

Ranked #17

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Over The Bridge Episode 43 - Cambridge: One year on with Baker Lubwama

Over The Bridge Episode 43 - Cambridge: One year on with Baker Lubwama

We welcome past guest Baker Lubwama to catch up with him after his first year of studying medicine at Cambridge Universi... Read more

15 Sep 2019

1hr 22mins

Ranked #18

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Over The Bridge Episode 46 - Journalism and Taking Up Space

Over The Bridge Episode 46 - Journalism and Taking Up Space

We are joined by @tweetsbysolomon from the award winning @tsv_org to speak about his charity 'The Student View' who have... Read more

8 Oct 2019

52mins

Ranked #19

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Over The Bridge Episode 45 - Is There A Disconnect Between Young Black People And Politics?

Over The Bridge Episode 45 - Is There A Disconnect Between Young Black People And Politics?

We are joined by social and political commentator Busayo Twins as we examine whether young black people are disconnected... Read more

29 Sep 2019

42mins

Ranked #20

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Over The Bridge S2 E6 - Black Excellence Part 2 with Stormzy

Over The Bridge S2 E6 - Black Excellence Part 2 with Stormzy

In this episode Bilal, Kwaku, Tom & Patrick are joined by award winning Grime artist Stormzy for his debut appearanc... Read more

2 Sep 2018

43mins

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