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Over The Top Under The Radar
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Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 58

Gary and Carys are sick and tired of poorly researched news stories that are over-reported and go way over the top! But on the other hand, they wanna show some love to let those important new stories that slip under the radar get their well-deserved moment in the sun, no pun intended!
Join Gary Younge and Carys Afoko every week on Over The Top Under The Radar, where they'll discuss the news stories that are over the top and under the radar. It can be anything from Voter ID to Cowboy Carter, Welsh Steel and Garfield the Cat! But one thing is for sure: expect scrutiny, real talk, and the odd special guest joining the conversation.
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Gaza, Farage, Trump, South African Miners and the DEI surrender
Episode 39
vendredi 17 janvier 2025 • Duration 34:10
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 in Gaza, the media's coverage of Reform UK, the myth of workplace meritocracy, and Donald Trump's rumoured dream of winning a Nobel Prize. Plus!- Which of our hosts has Aquarius energy?
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Over The Top Under The Radar is made by the production team of Andrew Spence, Bernard Achampong, Emma Stephens, Pat Younge and Sarah Myles
Visuals by J10XJJ
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The new battle lines - Musk, Meta, Macron and the war on truth
Episode 38
vendredi 10 janvier 2025 • Duration 36:57
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.
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Over The Top Under The Radar is made by the production team of Andrew Spence, Bernard Achampong, Emma Stephens, Pat Younge and Sarah Myles
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In Conversation with HOPE Not Hate's Dr Joe Mulhall
Episode 29
vendredi 15 novembre 2024 • Duration 40:07
In this episode, Carys sits down with Joe Mulhall to discuss the UK's far-right riots, how the internet has changed far-right activism, and his new book, Rebel Sounds: Music as Resistance.
Dr Joe Mulhall is a researcher and historian of postwar and contemporary fascism and is currently Senior Researcher at Hope not Hate, the UK’s largest anti-fascism and anti-racism organisation.
Buy Joe's new book Rebel Sounds: Music as Resistance HERE
Watch Undercover: Exposing The Far Right HERE
Over The Top Under The Radar is back for a special LIVE event this Christmas! Join Carys, Gary and a special guest at the Bernie Grant Arts Centre, London on December 11th. Tickets available HERE
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Produced & Edited by Sarah Myles
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A post election podcast that won't leave you totally depressed
Episode 28
vendredi 8 novembre 2024 • Duration 46:43
In this episode of Over The Top Under The Radar, Carys and Gary discuss US Election coverage, Kemi Badenoch's leadership win and the passing of Paul Stephenson. Plus! - Gary's in his hipster era.
Over The Top Under The Radar is back for a special LIVE event this Christmas! Join Carys, Gary and a special guest at the Bernie Grant Arts Centre, London on December 11th. Tickets available here
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Produced & Edited by Sarah Myles
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Visuals by J10XJJ
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US Election Special: is Trump really the biggest threat to democracy? What's the truth about Harris and the black male vote? Plus why Lina Khan is a player and how everyone needs to focus on the burbs.
Episode 27
vendredi 1 novembre 2024 • Duration 39:58
In this US Election Special of Over the Top Under The Radar, Gary and Carys discuss how US cities vote, Silicon Valley's criticism of Lina Khan and Black men's voting intentions. Plus!- Are marathons natural?
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Over The Top Under The Radar is back for a special LIVE event this Christmas! Join Carys, Gary and a special guest at the Bernie Grant Arts Centre, London on December 11th. Tickets available here
Support us on PATREON - to get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community, plus many other extra features.
Email us at info@overunderpod.com
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Produced & Edited by Sarah Myles
Executive Producer - Andrew Spence
Visuals by J10XJJ
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The Chris Kaba controversy, Elon Musk's Playbook and Labour's black hole
Episode 26
jeudi 24 octobre 2024 • Duration 38:26
In this episode of Over the Top, Under the Radar, Gary and Carys discuss riots in Martinique, Elon Musk's lottery, the black hole in UK public finances and the media portrayal of Chris Kaba. Plus!- Mariah Carey owning winter, Rudy Giuliani being owned and the consequences of giving Paddington a passport.
Over The Top Under The Radar is back for a special LIVE event this Christmas! Join Carys, Gary and a special guest at the Bernie Grant Arts Centre, London on December 11th. Tickets available here
Support us on PATREON - to get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community, plus many other extra features.
Email us at info@overunderpod.com
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Produced & Edited by Sarah Myles
Executive Producer - Andrew Spence
Visuals by J10XJJ
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Diddy allegations, tax breaks for Gen Z, undecided voters and taxing private schools
Episode 25
vendredi 18 octobre 2024 • Duration 39:19
In this episode of Over the Top, Under the Radar, Carys and Gary discuss the media coverage of Sean 'Diddy' Combs, how Portugal is beginning to address the generational wealth gap and what it means to be an undecided voter in the US. Plus!- Homemade v. Store bought, how do you like your PSL?
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Produced & Edited by Sarah Myles
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White History Month - rethinking Henry VIII, reparations and main character energy
Episode 24
vendredi 11 octobre 2024 • Duration 46:46
What do you know about white history? In this special episode of Over the Top, Under the Radar, Carys and Gary discuss the Slave Compensation Act of 1837, William Wilberforce, Viola Liuzzo, and Henry VIII. Plus: Are beige cords appropriate red carpet attire, and how many Tudor dramas are too many Tudor dramas?
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Hurricane Trump, Badenoch gaffes and saying farewell to Port Talbot Steelworks
Episode 23
vendredi 4 octobre 2024 • Duration 39:55
In this episode of Over the Top Under the Radar, Gary and Carys discuss Beyonce's new ad, Mia Mottley's speech to the UN General Assembly, the complexities of Black History Month and the closure of Port Talbot Steelworks. Plus!- Is delulu the solulu for Liz Truss?
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US elections, Windrush and Fast Fashion
Episode 22
vendredi 27 septembre 2024 • Duration 36:24
In this episode of Over the Top Under the Radar, Carys and Gary discuss polling in US elections, how the media shapes narratives around conflicts in the Middle East, and the importance of learning from history. Plus!- the story of how a denied expense claim brought The Guardian’s office one step closer to adopting communal pants.
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