Episodios

  • ABSOLUTE. on Queer Spaces, Individuality & Keep On Dancing
    Apr 22 2025

    ABSOLUTE. has been a key figure in the vibrant LGBTQ+ club sphere for many years, but his most recent journey has taken him from promoter to live artist.

    Born in Turkey, ABSOLUTE. has become renowned for his high energy performances and genre blending productions. Having begun his musical journey immersed in the nineties rave culture, he has since been instrumental in shaping London's club scene, co-founding influential nights such as Super Electric Party Machine.

    Bimini and ABSOLUTE.'s new single "Keep On Dancing" is out now.

    On this episode of The Pieces, Bimini and ABSOLUTE. talk about the importance of queer spaces in fostering individuality, navigating industry pressures and the significance of making music that remains true to yourself. They also talk about their new collaboration and the impact of regional and club spaces in building lasting connections.

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    36 m
  • Cian Ducrot on Winning A GRAMMY, Personal Style & New Music
    Apr 15 2025

    Cian Ducrot is one of the UK's most exciting rising artists.

    Following the release of his #1 charting debut album Victory in 2023, the Irish artist has gone on to win a GRAMMY Award (for co-writing SZA's hit single Saturn), tour with Ed Sheeran and, of course, write a whole lot of new music. His new album Little Dreaming is released on July 11th - featuring the hit single Who's Making You Feel It.

    Cian Ducrot is more than an artist - he is a reminder that music can be healing, theatrical and free. Through his music, he is exploring his own identity, touching on queerness, his inner child and tackling toxic masculinity.

    On this episode of The Pieces, Bimini and Cian talk about using fashion to express your identity, his GRAMMY win, being inspired by classical music and what his new music means to him. They also talk about the importance of going through creative evolutions and keeping your authenticity through your art.

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    37 m
  • Yasmin Benoit on Asexuality, Fighting Expectations & the Male Gaze
    Apr 8 2025

    In a culture that is sex-obsessed, Yasmin Benoit has become the face of asexuality in the UK.

    Having fronted documentaries on the BBC and Sky News, as well as writing for the likes of Huffington Post and Attitude, if you're wondering what asexuality looks like, look no further than Yasmin.

    Having been brought up in Reading, with Trinidadian, Jamaican and Barbadian descent, Yasmin's journey has been anything but straight-forward. From fighting against the male gaze to fighting conformity in her culture, Yasmin has since become a leading expert in her field - even going as far as being a consultant for the final season of Netflix's Sex Education, and being name as Influencer of the Year in the Bank of London Rainbow Honours.

    On this episode of The Pieces, Bimini and Yasmin talk about the importance of talking freely about sexuality, identity and race. They explore the misconceptions around asexuality, Yasmin's activism including the founding of Asexuality Day, and the challenges of navigating societal expectations and the male gaze.

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    34 m
  • Bimini on Fashion Inspiration & Dealing With Anxiety
    Apr 1 2025

    We have a slightly different episode of The Pieces this week! Bimini is at home feeling a bit poorly, so they have jumped on the microphone to share some personal updates.

    From the comfort of their bedrooms (in their pyjamas!), they answer listener questions, covering topics such as self-confidence, their fashion inspirations, memorable experiences in India and dealing with anxiety.

    Bimini also discusses their journey with gender identity, the importance of authenticity and they dive into politics as well.

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    27 m
  • David Walliams on Comedy, Self-Expression & Celebrating Difference
    Mar 18 2025

    David Walliams is one of the UK's most celebrated comedians, writers and TV personalities.

    As the co-creator (with Matt Lucas) of the acclaimed BBC comedy series Little Britain and Come Fly With Me, David dominated early-00's pop culture. For his stint on Britain's Got Talent, he won Best TV Judge at the National Television Awards for 4 years. He is also the fastest-growing children's author in the UK, having sold over 50m book worldwide with stories translated into 53 languages.

    Through-out his career, David has dedicated himself to charity - including raising more than £1.5m for sport relief by swimming the channel. As culture has changed since his career started, he has continued to adapt his work to try and bring joy around the world.

    On this episode of The Pieces, Bimini and David discuss their first encounter, David's comedic partnership with Matt Lucas and the inspiration behind some of his beloved characters. They also talk about the impact of social media algorithms on how we view the world and the importance of self-expression.

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    46 m
  • Owen Jones on Politics, Social Justice and the Fight for Equality
    Mar 11 2025

    Owen Jones is one of the UK’s most vocal political commentators.

    As a columnist for The Guardian (and previously The Independent), as well as the host of The Owen Jones Show and The Owen Jones Podcast, he is a consistent advocate for liberal values and social inequality.

    Through-out his career, he has been named as one of the most influential people in progressive politics in Britain, having been awarded Journalist of the Year at the Stonewall Awards. His books “Chavs” and “The Establishment were both amongst the top-selling non-fiction books the year that they were released.

    On this episode of The Pieces, Bimini and Owen discuss the fight for equality, current events in America, LGBTQ issues, and social justice.

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    52 m
  • Mikaela Loach on Capitalism's Failures, Climate Activism & AI
    Mar 4 2025

    When it comes to campaigning in the digital age - Mikaela Loach is one of the UK's most effective change-makers.

    Having been named one of Prospect's top thinkers of 2024, Mikaela advocates for environmental and racial justice, sustainable fashion and issues such as the mistreatment of migrants. She has also worked tirelessly on climate action and during 2019's Extinction Rebellion protests in London, she "locked on" for eight hours.

    She is also the author of "It's Not That Radical: Climate Action To Transform Our World".

    On this episode of The Pieces, Bimini and Mikaela talk about the state of capitalism and how it is failing the climate, the activism work that still needs to be done and they share concerns about where our future with AI might lead.

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    48 m
  • Jayde Adams on Stand-Up Comedy, Sexism & Body Positivity
    Feb 25 2025

    Comedian, actress, writer and singer Jayde Adams is, perhaps, one of the most honest people in entertainment.

    Bravely wearing her heart on her sleeve at all times, the winner of the 2014 Funny Women Award has had a decorated career - from winning countless comedy awards, to starring in the likes of Amazon & BBC's Good Omens, Alma's Not Normal and even participating in Strictly Come Dancing. Jayde is taking the media by storm - and she's doing it her way.

    On this episode of The Pieces, Bimini and Jayde talk the early days of Sink The Pink, navigating the stigma of body weight, and the impact of weight loss drugs. They also talk about their journey with psychotherapy and navigating thoughts around sexuality.

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    46 m
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