Gary Younge and Carys Afoko in conversation with broadcaster and writer Ola Majekodunmi discussing their trailblazing podcast, Over The Top Under The Radar. Join this entertaining and topical conversation about the changing media landscape. Expect scrutiny, real talk and exclusive insights into the making of the podcast. We are honoured to be able to bring the conversation to our platform, as a thank you for your support of Over The Top Under The Radar. If you enjoy the pod and find value in wha...
Jun 26, 2025•47 min•Ep. 62
Welcome to the second part of a special episode of Over The Top Under The Radar. It’s a conversation between Gary and director Steve McQueen. This audio was recorded live at an Intelligence Squared event at Union Chapel in April. Gary and Steve discuss his films, his approach to art and Resistance - the curated exhibition of photographs that debuted at Turner Contemporary in Margate. We are honoured to be able to bring the conversation to our platform, as a thank you for your support of Over The...
Jun 19, 2025•45 min•Ep. 61
Welcome to a special two-part episode of Over The Top Under The Radar. It’s a conversation between Gary and director Steve McQueen. This audio was recorded live at an Intelligence Squared event at Union Chapel in April. Gary and Steve discuss his films, his approach to art and Resistance - the curated exhibition of photographs that debuted at Turner Contemporary in Margate. We are honoured to be able to bring the conversation to our platform, as a thank you for your support of Over The Top Under...
Jun 12, 2025•43 min•Ep. 60
In this podcast episode, Carys and Gary discuss the lack of scrutiny in defence budgets. They also touch on corporate involvement in the water industry. Carys highlighted people's desire for change, with some seeing the Green Party as an alternative, and reflected on personal political affiliations, particularly with the Labour Party, and considerations for future electoral support. Join our Patreon membership to get access. Bonus Episodes are only available to our Patreon supporters . That's th...
Jun 11, 2025•18 min•Ep. 49
On this week's episode of Over the Top, Under the Radar, Gary and Carys discuss defence spending, Thames Water, the Green Party, and a personal announcement from Gary. Support us on PATREON - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community. Email us at [email protected] Sign up to the newsletter at www.overunderpod.com Follow us on all socials @over_under_pod_ Over The Top Under The Radar is made by the production team of Bernard Achampong, Em...
Jun 06, 2025•37 min•Ep. 59
This week’s usual off-cuts include conversations about what women leaders have to contend with compared to men. Gary and Carys also discuss the government's ‘strong’ response to the Israel and Palestine ceasefire, and laugh about the ‘Goodnight, bro’ social media challenge. Join our Patreon membership to get access. Bonus Episodes are available to our Patreon supporters . That's the OG Wokeratti, Wokeratti 2.0, Prosecco Socialist Package, Champagne Socialist Package, and The Ultimate Comrade Pac...
Jun 04, 2025•12 min•Ep. 47
On this week's episode of Over the Top, Under the Radar, Carys and Gary discuss Gaza, the Labour left, Joe Biden's health, and Goodnight Bro. Support us on PATREON - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community. Email us at [email protected] Sign up to the newsletter at www.overunderpod.com Follow us on all socials @over_under_pod_ Over The Top Under The Radar is made by the production team of Bernard Achampong, Emma Stephens, Pat Younge an...
May 30, 2025•37 min•Ep. 58
On this week's episode of Over the Top, Under the Radar, we share a special recording from a recent Stand Up To Racism event. Samira Ali hosts Diane Abbott and Gary Younge on how the rise of Reform UK happened and what it means for the wider political climate in Britain. You can watch the live stream in full here and get more information at www.standuptoracism.org.uk Support us on PATREON - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community. Email us...
May 23, 2025•37 min•Ep. 57
On this week's episode of Over the Top, Under the Radar, Gary is joined by guest co-host Nadine White. They discuss how sections of the press are focusing more on the House of Windsor than the House of Commons, Donald Trump and the Afrikaner refugees who've come to America, Keir Starmer's immigration speech, and the prostate cancer crisis among Black men. Support us on PATREON - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community. Email us at info@ove...
May 16, 2025•38 min•Ep. 56
On this week's episode of Over the Top, Under the Radar, Gary and Carys discuss Reform UK’s victories, who is and isn’t included in VE Day, and Ibrahim Traoré. Plus: is Conservatism bad for your mental health? Support us on PATREON - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community. Email us at [email protected] Sign up to the newsletter at www.overunderpod.com Follow us on all socials @over_under_pod_ Over The Top Under The Radar is made by th...
May 09, 2025•33 min•Ep. 55
On this week's episode of Over the Top, Under the Radar, Carys and Gary discuss local elections, Tony Blair, the executive order that Trump didn't pass and drinking from skulls. Support us on PATREON - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community. Email us at [email protected] Sign up to the newsletter at www.overunderpod.com Follow us on all socials @over_under_pod_ Over The Top Under The Radar is made by the production team of Bernard Ach...
May 02, 2025•44 min•Ep. 54
On this week's episode of Over the Top, Under the Radar, Gary and Carys discuss the UK Supreme Court verdict on trans women, media coverage of the Pope's death, the use of pepper spray in young offenders' institutions, and the miraculous survival and rise of Steve Hilton in America. Support us on PATREON - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community. Email us at [email protected] Sign up to the newsletter at www.overunderpod.com Follow us ...
Apr 25, 2025•35 min•Ep. 53
On this week's episode of Over the Top, Under the Radar, Carys is joined by guest co-host Nadine White. They discuss the Birmingham Bin Crisis, Chat GPT, an educational scandal that you may not have heard of, and space travel. Follow Nadine White on Instagram and TikTok Read about the box office success of 'Barrel Children: The Families Windrush Left Behind' here and watch the trailer for it here Support us on PATREON - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-onl...
Apr 18, 2025•35 min•Ep. 52
In this week's episode of Over The Top, Under The Radar, Gary and Carys discuss free trade, Prince Harry, private equity regulation, and the Windrush scandal. This episode of Over The Top Under The Radar is supported by Letterbox Library. Letterbox Library is a not-for-profit bookseller. They specialise in inclusive children’s books and curate themed book packs for early years and schools. All their books are selected by an expert review team. You can get 20% off any books at letterboxlibrary.co...
Apr 11, 2025•43 min•Ep. 51
In this week's episode of Over The Top, Under The Radar, Carys and Gary discuss Elon Musk, Marine Le Pen, the British judiciary, and how we're failing our kids with special educational needs and disabilities Support us on PATREON - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community. Email us at [email protected] Sign up to the newsletter at www.overunderpod.com Follow us on all socials @over_under_pod_ Over The Top Under The Radar is made by the ...
Apr 04, 2025•42 min•Ep. 50
In this week's episode of Over The Top, Under The Radar, Carys and Gary discuss the Labour’s austerity, Kemi’s lies, MAGA emojis and Palestinian rights. Support us on PATREON - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community. Email us at [email protected] Sign up to the newsletter at www.overunderpod.com Follow us on all socials @over_under_pod_ Over The Top Under The Radar is made by the production team of Andrew Spence, Bernard Achampong, Em...
Mar 28, 2025•44 min•Ep. 49
In this week's episode of Over The Top, Under The Radar, Carys and Gary discuss the left opposition in both America and Britain, Cuban doctors in the Caribbean, and potholes. Support us on PATREON - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community. Email us at [email protected] Sign up to the newsletter at www.overunderpod.com Follow us on all socials @over_under_pod_ Over The Top Under The Radar is made by the production team of Andrew Spence,...
Mar 21, 2025•39 min•Ep. 48
In this week's episode of Over The Top, Under The Radar, Carys and Gary discuss the government's slashing of disability benefits, the drama at Reform UK, the persecution of a Palestinian student in America, and Thames Water's finances (with some chat about poo). Support us on PATREON - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community. Email us at [email protected] Sign up to the newsletter at www.overunderpod.com Follow us on all socials @over_...
Mar 14, 2025•36 min•Ep. 47
In this week's episode of Over The Top, Under The Radar, Gary and Carys discuss settler violence on the West Bank, Trump's address to the joint houses of Congress, MPs' financial interests and peace- whether it's in the Middle East or the Ukraine, what kind of peace are we talking about? And who does it favour? This episode is sponsored by Jacaranda Books. Jacaranda Books is an award-winning, diverse-owned independent publisher and bookseller who, since 2012, has held the torch for diversity in ...
Mar 07, 2025•41 min•Ep. 46
In this week's episode of Over The Top, Under The Radar, Carys and Gary discuss the price of eggs in America and what it has to do with the Trump administration, William Hague becoming Chancellor of Oxford University, Keir Starmer's decision to increase the defence budget at the expense of aid, and the allegations against Tim Westwood. Support us on PATREON - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community. Email us at [email protected] Sign u...
Feb 28, 2025•37 min•Ep. 45
On this week's episode of Over the Top, Under the Radar, Gary is joined by guest co-host Ayeisha Thomas-Smith. They discuss discuss JD Vance's spicy speech at the Munich conference, the German anti-fascist fightback, why left-wing activists are apparently not playing nice, and Britain's special relationship with the US. Are they really that into us? You can also find Ayeisha on the New Economics Foundation podcast. Support us on PATREON - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part...
Feb 21, 2025•39 min•Ep. 44
On this week's episode of Over the Top, Under the Radar, Gary is joined by guest co-host Faiza Shaheen. They discuss the impact of Trump's flurry of executive orders on our perception of politics, Morgan McSweeney, the mental health crisis among young people, new job data, and, of course, K-Dramas. Thanks to Young Minds , Mind and Scottish Action for Mental Health for their research support on this episode. Support us on PATREON - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our ...
Feb 14, 2025•38 min•Ep. 43
In this episode, Carys sits down with Rachel Shabi to discuss antisemitism, Jewish experiences and her new book Off-White: The Truth About Antisemitism. Rachel Shabi is a journalist and broadcaster whose work has appeared in the Guardian , the New York Times , Independent , The Times and the New York Review of Books , among other papers and journals. Her previous book, Not the Enemy: Israel’s Jews from Arab Lands , received a US National Jewish Book award. Buy Rachel's new book Off-White: The Tr...
Feb 07, 2025•44 min•Ep. 42
On this week's episode of Over The Top, Under The Radar, Carys and Gary discuss the cost of economic growth, Roman Abramovich's tax dodging and luxury yacht scam, the case of Abdullah, a Muslim involved in a knife attack that isn’t being talked about, and whether we should be worried that Gen Z wants a dictatorship. Support us on PATREON - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community. Email us at [email protected] Sign up to the newsletter ...
Jan 31, 2025•36 min•Ep. 41
On this week's episode of Over The Top, Under The Radar, Gary and Carys discuss pardoning Marcus Garvey, Joe Biden's parting warning about the oligarchy and tech industrial complex, Labour punching down by taking people's driving licences, and that Elon Musk nazi salute. Support us on PATREON - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community. Email us at [email protected] Sign up to the newsletter at www.overunderpod.com Follow us on all socia...
Jan 24, 2025•35 min•Ep. 40
Is peace REALLY coming to the Middle East? Meta, Amazon and a many other companies are rolling back on their DEI programs. Should we even care? Nigel Farage's Reform UK party has got some favourable poll numbers, but how much do they matter? Why has the South African government deliberately starved and dehydrated people in mines? In this episode of Over The Top Under The Radar, Carys and Gary discuss the appalling treatment of South African gold miners, the complexities surrounding a peace deal ...
Jan 17, 2025•34 min•Ep. 39
It's a new year but we're still dealing with the same old gits. In this episode of Over The Top Under The Radar, Gary and Carys discuss French colonialism, Elon Musk's exhausting social media presence, the impact of misinformation on politics and racialised narratives around grooming scandals. Plus!- Carys appropriates her own culture and the introduction of Beanie Bob. Support us on PATREON - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community. Email...
Jan 10, 2025•37 min•Ep. 38
2024 has been a year of Elections in British news, from the over-reported polls around our own General Election and the return of Donald Trump to the lesser-noted Irish and South African ballots. With nearly 2 billion people around the world voting in 2024, there was plenty to talk about. Here are some of our best moments on the campaigns, results and impact of changing leadership worldwide. Plus!- A very corporate plan for New Year's resolutions. Support us on PATREON - get bonus episodes, a we...
Jan 03, 2025•53 min•Ep. 37
Since starting the podcast earlier this year, we've spoken with Jeremy Corbyn, the Independent MP for Islington North and former leader of the Labour Party; Huda Jawad from The Three Hijabis; Mick Lynch, the General Secretary of the RMT; Dr. Joe Mulhall from HOPE Not Hate; award-winning journalist, author, and podcaster Reni Eddo-Lodge; and economist, writer, and commentator Dr. Faiza Shaheen. Enjoy this episode of highlights from our conversations with the UK’s most thoughtful speakers, thinker...
Dec 27, 2024•41 min•Ep. 36
Gary and Carys are joined by Bell Ribeiro-Addy, the Labour MP for Clapham and Brixton Hill, to discuss the need for reconciliation within the Labour Party, the importance of representation in politics and why Diane Abbott gets a better office. Bell Ribeiro-Addy was born and raised in Brixton Hill. She has been an MP continually since 12 December 2019 and is the Labour MP for Clapham and Brixton Hill. Prior to the boundary changes that took effect at the last election, she served much of the same...
Dec 20, 2024•44 min•Ep. 35
