The Black & Raww Podcast

3 Men Died Alone. Nobody Knew for Days. This Is Why with Ajani Kingdom

Three men in my guest's life died alone last year. People were around them. Nobody knew for days. This is the conversation about silence we've been avoiding. In this episode, I sit down with Ajani Kingdom — educator, author, founder of Brunch Brothers, and one of the most important voices on Black men's mental health in the UK. We talk about the mask, the cost of silence, what it actually looks like to build a table and invite men to it and why "I'm fine" might be the most dangerous sentence a man can say. CHAPTERS00:00 — Introduction02:30 — Who is Ajani Kingdom?07:00 — Building Brunch Brothers14:00 — The silence spreading through our community22:00 — Three men who died alone31:00 — What masking is actually costing us40:00 — How do you build a table men actually want to sit at?51:00 — Faith, identity and what grounds us58:00 — What Ajani wants young men to know ABOUT AJANI KINGDOMAjani Kingdom is an educator, author and community builder who has spent 13 years working in schools, churches and alternative provision centres across the UK. He is the founder of Brunch Brothers — a space for men to come together, eat, and have honest conversations. 📖 An Invitation to the Table — available on Amazon📖 Four Fires — available on Amazon🎭 Stories Boys Don't Like to Tell — Oct 9–17 · Dugdale Art Centre, North London Follow Ajani:→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajanikingdom/ [https://www.instagram.com/ajanikingdom/]→ Brunch Brothers / Stories Boys Don't Like to Tell: https://www.instagram.com/sbdltt/ [https://www.instagram.com/sbdltt/]→ Brunch Brothers Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3skpoeY2Sks6qVUNAW0QrC [https://open.spotify.com/show/3skpoeY2Sks6qVUNAW0QrC] ABOUT BLACK & RAWWBlack & Raww is a podcast and community space for young Black men aged 16–25 to speak honestly about identity, masculinity, mental health, and everything we're taught to carry in silence. 📩 heard@blackandraww.co.uk [heard@blackandraww.co.uk]📱 Instagram & Instagram: @blackandraww Watch On Youtube [https://youtu.be/lsFnSyPfgTM] #BlackMensMentalHealth #MensMentalHealth #AjaniKingdom #BlackAndRaww #Masculinity #MentalHealth #BlackPodcast #BrunchBrothers #UKPodcast #YoungBlackMen

The Allure of the Manosphere: Full Discussion.

The allure of the manosphere is real and that's exactly what makes it so dangerous. After watching Louis Theroux's Netflix documentary, I had to talk about it. In this episode, I break down the 4-step funnel that traps young men: from self-improvement bait, to identity formation, to finding a villain, to having your pain monetised by men who don't actually care about you. I also talk about the human cost. The young man crying in his car, the trauma behind the figures we see online, and why I'm not shocked our boys are falling for this. And I bring in a faith perspective that nobody else is talking about. This isn't a shame episode. This is a reach-out episode. If you're a young man listening to this I see you. And I want better for you than what the manosphere is selling. 📺 Watch on YouTube: Youtube Episode Out Tomorrow 🌐 www.blackandraww.co.uk [http://www.blackandraww.co.uk] 📸 @tinotalk25

My Raww Thoughts On The Manosphere

Here are my raw thoughts about the new documentary on the manosphere. I thought it was so interesting to see these men express all their emotions. I say that because they don't share what has happened to them or how it made them feel. Their actions say it all. I'll do a longer podcast about this. However, for today, I thought let me show you the rambling thinking my brain sometimes does. This is not edited. I apologise if I say things that aren't PG. (E.g., women being "run through." You know I would never say that. I was using their language.) See how easy it is to be a man who's feeling lost, lonely, with little purpose or even a man who has drive but takes poor advice from these men who are boys themselves.

Dr. Paris Woods: From £70K Debt to Financial Freedom—The Truth About Money, Wealth, and Breaking Free

What if the reason you're struggling financially isn't because you don't make enough money—it's because nobody taught you what to do with what you have? In this powerful episode, Tino sits down with Dr. Paris Woods, bestselling author of The Black Girl's Guide to Financial Freedom (120,000+ copies sold) and the upcoming The Student's Guide to Financial Freedom. Dr. Woods went from £70,000 in debt at age 30 to complete financial freedom. And in this honest, no-fluff conversation, she breaks down exactly how she did it—and how you can too. This isn't your typical finance interview. It's a real conversation about: * Why society is designed to keep you in debt * The simple wealth-building formula that actually works * How to recognize financial traps and bad advice * Why financial freedom is 80% mindset, 20% practical skills * What it really means to be free with your money and your time Whether you've got £100 or £10,000 in your account, this conversation will change how you think about money. Follow Dr. Paris Woods: * Instagram: @authorParisWoods * TikTok: @authorParisWoods * Website: ParisWoods.com [http://ParisWoods.com]

Being Single Sucks Or Does It?

It's December. Cuffing season. Everyone's talking about Christmas markets and Netflix with their person. But what about the rest of us? In this raw and honest episode, I open up about my three-year journey as a single person, the reality of modern dating, and why so many young men are struggling right now. From the economics of dating apps designed to keep you single, to the fear of approaching someone in public, to watching all your mates get married while you're still here still trying. I dive deep into Reddit threads that expose a crisis nobody's talking about: a 75% decrease in sexual activity among young adults, the death of third spaces, and why relationships feel more transactional than ever. But this isn't just doom and gloom. I also share what happened when I finally took a risk, asked someone out, and remembered something important about myself. Topics covered: * Why dating apps are extortion and designed to keep you lonely * The approach dilemma: when did talking to people become creepy? * Economic pressure and prioritising your future over dating * Masculinity, vulnerability, and the provider trap * The comparison game and feeling left behind * What happens when you take action despite the anxiety If you've ever felt invisible, not good enough, or stuck while everyone else moves forward this one's for you.