The Swinging Palm Trees Podcast

The Swinging Palm Trees Podcast

Author: Hosted by Akín Language: English Episodes: 100
Hosted by Akin, The Swinging Palm Trees Podcast is built around a simple, profound question: what’s your favourite quote? This isn’t about famous lines in isolation, but about the people and stories that give them weight. In each episode, Akin sits down with remarkable individuals, delving into their identities and the unique lived experiences that have shaped them. The heart of every conversation is the guest sharing that personal mantra or saying which continually inspires them, acting as a compass through life’s journey. These dialogues become more than interviews; they are intimate explorations of culture, personal growth, and the shared human condition. You’ll hear stories that are at once educational and deeply human, touching on society, self-improvement, and the quiet journals of our lives. The aim is for every discussion to leave you feeling genuinely enriched, offering new perspectives on wellbeing and resilience. It’s a space for thoughtful reflection, curated with care by host Akin and executive producer Ashanti Omkar. So, find a moment of quiet, press play, and perhaps you’ll discover a new phrase to carry with you. Keep Rising & Thriving, Aṣẹ!
Episodes
Episode #86 with Erick Kwashie [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:07
On today's episode, I chat with Erick, a Script editor & Story Consultant. He shares with us his story and how he got into the industry, the ongoing challenges he faced and still faces, why representation is vital and th…
Episode #85 with Marshall Julius [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:03
On today's episode, I chat with journalist, film critic & nerd, Marshall Julius. We talk about his new book, 'Masters of Make-Up Effects: A Century of Practical Magic' which he co-authored with legendary effects wizard H…
Episode #84 with Tinuola Fakoya [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:48
On today's episode, it's a laid back chat with my good friend, Tinu, and you can tell from the first 10 seconds of conversation! We talk about her upbringing, life vignettes, what it means to be Yoruba, its traditions an…
Episode #83 with Malcolm Robinson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:00
On today's episode I talk to Biomedical Scientist (BMS) and Founder of Harvey's Gang, Malcolm Robinson. Harvey's Gang are lab tours for young patients and their families to give them the chance to talk to the various med…
Episode #82 with Vince Fraser [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:15
In this episode, I talk with Digital illustrator and Visual Artist Vince Fraser. Vince shares how he started within the industry and we take a look at how his craft is continually evolving. We discuss Afro-Futurism & Afr…
Episode #81 with Adesua Okosun [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:54
In this episode, I chat with Visual storyteller Adesua Okosun. Adesua talks about her interest in film-making, her documentary project called 'The Other Side' that includes stories about the LGBTQ communities in The Repu…
Episode #80 with R. Evon Benson-Idahosa [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:48
Trigger Warning: this episode addresses issues involving sex trafficking and trauma. In this episode, I chat with Evon Benson-Idahosa, a leading expert and thought leader on the subjects of modern day slavery and gender…
A Special Episode-Where's Home Really? with Jimi Famurewa [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:05
Pax vobiscum! This is The Swinging Palm Trees podcast, where I talk to my guests about their lives and they share the quotes and sayings that continually inspire them. My name is Akin, creator and host of the podcast and…
Episode #79 with Ram V [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:55
On today's episode I chat with author and graphic novel creator Ram V about his career. Ram shares how he started within the industry, his first self published graphic novel and his work with DC comics and Marvel. Ram ta…
Episode #78 with Ronkẹ Adékọluẹ́jọ́ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:18
On today's episode I chat with actor, writer and cinematographer in the making, Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo. She shares with us how she got into theatre, her time at RADA, her first acting gig and her career on stage and on screen…

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