5 Black-run podcasts for creatives based in the UK

If you're falling behind on your podcast game, here are a few must-listen podcasts delivering meaningful content on the creative life; all Black, all UK based. If you needed a reason: grab your shoes and head out for a walk with one of these.

Rule of Thirds
Three guys chat about what it means to live the creative life, art, mental health, and what it means to be a creator and a man in today's world. It’s inspiring, it’s kind, it’s ready for your list.

Black Scot Pod
Pop culture and current events find a Black Scottish lens in this podcast. Enjoy the banter between two friends and see if you agree.

The Black Theatre Podcast
For the theatre fans and those interested in production, writing, performance and history, this podcast takes a look at the history of Black theatre in the UK from 1900 to now.

Apples and Snakes: The Podcast
Poetry and spoken word find new shapes in this powerful podcast that features award-winning creatives talking about their journey to self-expression.

Say it Loud
This once-off series focuses on new Black creatives and identifies core challenges, shared experience, the joys of creating and of course, a lot of laughter. 

Finally, if you haven't already listened to it - here is the Voltage Revolution podcast Black then, Black now. This podcast that engages young Black people and their parents or older siblings in a recorded conversation on their lives as Black people in the UK or elsewhere. Listen to their stories of racial identity, discrimination, triumph and togetherness. Topics covered are:

• Combatting imposter syndrome
• The necessity of 'Black excellence'
• How dating has changed over the years 
• How family shapes who are we