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The Word is a series of interviews hosted by broadcaster, Miranda Rae. Miranda’s drive is to give a voice to the voiceless and platform to people that all too often go unheard, from the streets to the board room from politicians to performers, from authors to activists. Miranda has presented on national, regional and local radio for over 30 yrs inc a weekly show on BBC Radio 5 for which she won a Sony Award. Miranda was also on Galaxy Radio for almost 10 years (now Kiss) where she trailblazed the then emerging dance music scene giving a platform to genres previously never played on the legal airwaves before... Awards also include Best Documentary in the British Podcast Awards, Best Doc in the European Lovie Awards, Honouree Winner in the global Webby Awards & nominated for the ARIAS (Oscars of Radio) all for the series ”Our Journey”. Miranda won Presenter of The Year in the regional MMG Awards & currently runs Ujima Radio and Sound Women SW Network aka Sound women Bristol CIC which is a non profit support network and in the last 3 years has taught over 1000 women and girls in a range or radio, podcasting and media skills. You can find out more about Miranda on her website here: https://mirandarae.co.uk/ And more about Sound Women SW on the website here: https://soundwomensw.com/ Please feel free to support and donate via PayPal: mirandarae007@gmail.com But most of of all listen and enjoy!
Episodes
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
The complete series of 10 episodes is availble on many other platforms usig this link:
https://anchor.fm/sound-women-sw-network
IN CELEBRATION OF INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY
COMING SOON….
AFRIKAN QUEENS
A 10 PART SERIES HONOURING OUR ANCESTORS THROUGH THEIR SHARED STORIES
EMPOWERING AND EDUCATING THROUGH HISTORY
WE WILL CELEBRATE IN THE LIVES OF THESE POWERFUL SHEROES INCLUDING:
NANNY OF THE MAROONS,
KANDAKE – THE EMPRESS OF ETHOPIA KNOWN TO BE A FIERCE AND TACTICAL LEADER,
NEHANDA MBUYA NYAHBINGHI,
YAA ASANTEWA
QUEEN NANDI
Empress Menen Asfaw of Ethiopia
AND MANY MORE…
DON’T MISS THIS EXCITING NEW SERIES,
AFRIKAN QUEENS…..COMING SOON…
AFRIKAN QUEENS IS PRODUCED BY SOUND WOMEN SW NETWORK IN COLLABORATION WITH RAZANA AFRIKA AND SUPPORTED BY THE AUDIO CONTENT FUND
In the words of Malcolm X “To educate a man is to educate an individual, to educate a woman is to educate and liberate a nation”
Saturday Feb 20, 2021
Saturday Feb 20, 2021
In this podcast we meet self professed yard gyal Alicai Harley. Alicai is literally buzzing as she shares her musical inspirations and journey to where she is now.
Put It On You by Alicaì Harley was released on January 29th 2021 via Parlophone Records/Saint Music
Alicai (Alla-Kai) Harley, also known as the ‘Hot Shot’, is a 24 year old Singer-Rapper who originates from Kingston, Jamaica, but lives in and performs her artistry out of London, UK. Alicai’s sound is very unique! It has been described as a blend of Dance-Hall, Pop, R&B, and UK Grime.
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
Miranda Rae meets with Author Caleb Azumah Nelson
OPEN WATER by Caleb Azumah Nelson is a stunning, shattering debut novel about two Black British artists falling in and out of love in contemporary London. It explores race, love, masculinity, violence, vulnerability and what it means to be a person in a world that sees you only as a black body – with a soulful intensity that will make your heart race. I inhaled it in one sitting and I’m on my second reading now, this time with the incredible music from the story playing in my headphones as I mull over Caleb’s words!
Caleb has also been shortlisted for the BBC National Short Story prize – winner announced 6 October. Previous alumni include Zadie Smith and Hilary Mantel.
Miranda Rae is first and foremost a single mum then a freelance producer and broadcast currently working in the 3rd sector. If you would like to support Miranda and her work them you can either become a regular patron or make a one off donation via Paypal here:
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/MirandaRae007
Anyone who makes a donation will be credited at the end of every podcast (unless request otherwise). Miranda will then be in touch to arrange this.
Thank you in advance for your support.
Saturday Feb 06, 2021
Saturday Feb 06, 2021
Tim Kindberg's research interests lie in applying ubiquitous and mobile computing technologies to new kinds of digital media platforms.
He is the founder and creator of social video platforms Vorb and Nth Screen, and has powered other creative installations and platforms through Matter 2 Media. He also consults for arts companies and corporations through Tim Kindberg consulting.
He has several decades of experience in building novel platforms, starting from his work on cloud computing in the 1980s, before the web existed.
Tim is a Bristol author who has recently self-published a book with strong local links.
Vampires of Avonmouth is gothic sci-fi set in the future between Bristol and West Africa.
The link to Bristol is strong if tongue-in-cheek. Avonmouth has become a weird mega-city in 2087, except that the Spillers grain silo is still there; Bristol languishes (only Arnos Vale gets a mention); and "Super Mare", as it is known in the book, has become the heart of darkness where the savages are robots. The two scientists are Dirac and Higgs - named for the Nobel prize-winning physicists who, I'm sure you know, both went to school in Bristol. Oh, and there's a dog called Coleridge.
2087, Avonmouth.city. Everything changes for David when a ship arrives from West Africa, carrying a vampire who hungers not for blood but mental energy. As she hunts those around him, David struggles to protect her ultimate prey - the woman he falls in love with, despite himself. For David is carrying his own monstrous secret inside. If he fails, she will lose her mind. Literally.
This is a story of mental enslavement – by systems of oppression, and by parts of our own selves.
Buy a copy from usual platforms or direct from Tim's website:
Miranda Rae is first and foremost a single mum then a freelance producer and broadcast currently working in the 3rd sector. If you would like to support Miranda and her work them you can either become a regular patron or make a one off donation via Paypal here:
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/MirandaRae007
Anyone who makes a donation will be credited at the end of every podcast (unless request otherwise). Miranda will then be in touch to arrange this.
Thank you in advance for your support.
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
JUDITH BRYAN
PENGUIN BOOKS are launching a landmark new series of lost or hard-to-find books, now rediscovered, by Black writers who wrote about Black Britain and the diaspora across the last century, curated and introduced by Bernardine Evaristo. PENGUIN begin the series with six novels – from breath-taking literary thrillers to innovative historical fiction, displaying a vast array of Black storytelling talent. Each title is thoughtfully repackaged with a fresh, bold look that features cover artwork by outstanding Black British artists, and a unique introduction from Bernardine.
Joining me on this podcast is one of these trailblazing authoris, Judith Bryan.
Judith Bryan is a writer, playwright and academic. Her first novel Bernard and the Cloth Monkey won the 1998 Saga Prize
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
In December 2020, the UK Government announced that a vaccine has been developed to combat Covid-19. Miranda interviewed Adam back at the start of the pandemic and was told that it would take a minimum of 1-2 years to develop a vaccine so Miranda invited Adam back to ask his help in understanding how the Covid19 vaccination has been made so quickly and why we can trust its safe.
Adam Finn is a Paediatrician at Bristol Children’s Hospital; he is a scientist and specialises in Immunology. Adam sits on the UK Government Committee that are helping to develop the recommendations for the new Covid19 Vaccination and for the World Health Organisation internationally.
This podcast gives a simple and honest answer to questions so many people are asking about the vaccination. Please share.
Sunday Dec 27, 2020
Sunday Dec 27, 2020
Join MIranda Rae for this incredible special Christmas Day edition of The Word featuring an awesome array of guests. In this festive celebration Miranda meets with Birdgirl aka Dr Mya-Rose Craig. At just 18 Birdgirl has been made an honoury Doctarate by University of Bristol for her incredible charity work with Black 2 Nature and sharing wildlife with kids from the BAME community, she has seen over half of the worlds population of birds and battling social and environmental issues are a daily mission for this young activist. Guests also include Filmmaker and Director Paul Holbrook from Shrunk Films, multi-award winner and currently working on a new short film called Hollow, Paul is joined by Actress and writer Laura Bayston. They share fascinating insights in to the film making and acting world. Finally Miranda also shares her Christmas Day with 3 x Grammy Award winning The Sounds of Blackness. Musical Director and founder of The Sounds of Blackness, Gary Dennis Hines returns to The Word ahead of their 50th anniversary in January 2021. Gary shares some incredible stories about working with legends Stevie Wonder and Prince. The Sounds of Blackness is not only is one of the world's leading Gospel choirs consisting of some of the best musicians and singers but at the very heart of all they do is to battle social injustice and racism.
If you would like to support the production of these podcasts you can make a donation direct via Paypal here:
http://paypal.me/MirandaRae007
All donations will be used to improve equipment with the long term goal of a recording studio for training the young & old alike. Thank you so much for listening!
Saturday Nov 07, 2020
Saturday Nov 07, 2020
David Lammy MP was first elected in Tottenham in 2000, he was the 1st Black Briton to study law at Harvard University and has since gone onto pave the way as a leading politician and conisdered to be a real people's champion. In this podcast Miranda asks David about his jouney into politics, the importance of independent journalism and community radio. Plus David shares his views on Knife crime plus the significance of the post war African and Caribbean pioneers we have come to know as the Windrush Generation and how he reacted to this years Black Lives Matter protests.
Miranda Rae is a freelance independent journalist, broadcaster and producer who's mission is to promote diversity in radio and media, if you would like to support her work you can become a patron or make a one off donation direct via Paypal here:
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/MirandaRae007
Anyone who makes a donation will be credited at the end of every podcast (unless request otherwise).
Miranda will then be in touch to arrange this.
Many thanks 🙏
Friday Nov 06, 2020
Friday Nov 06, 2020
In 2018 it was discovered there were only 26 teachers of colour out of 1300 in the city of Bristol. Teacher, activist, mentor and all round shero, Aisha Thomas decided to do something about it and 2 years on we hear about her next project and the success of the last 2 years.
If you would like to support the production of these podcasts you can make a donation direct via Paypal here:
http://paypal.me/MirandaRae007
All donations will be used to improve equipment with the long term goal of a recording studio for training the young & old alike.
Thank you so much for listening!
Friday Nov 06, 2020
Friday Nov 06, 2020
Get an idea of what Miranda Rae sounds like when she presents The Word, her podcast series. The Word meets people from all walks of live from the streets to the Boardroom from activists to actors from pop stars to politicians.
If you would like to support the production of these podcasts you can make a donation direct via Paypal here:
http://paypal.me/MirandaRae007
All donations will be used to improve equipment with the long term goal of a recording studio for training the young & old alike.
Thank you so much for listening!