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Rigour & Flow with Aiwan and Tamanda

Rigour & Flow with Aiwan and Tamanda
London, United Kingdom
Rigour & Flow
Adult Friendship
Friendship
Mixed Race
Leeds, United Kingdom
Patriarchy
Colonialism
Covid-19
Activism
The Ubele Initiative
Sexual Violence
Entertainment Industry
African Knowledges
Decolonization
Academia
Education System
Divorce
Race
Rupaul's Drag Race

The show where business meets love, and culture meets critique. We’re Aiwan and Tamanda, two Black women with 20 years each in entertainment, research, and social justice. We’re also a married couple figuring out what it means to build a life and two businesses together.

We'll talk about the realities of running a business, making creative work that matters, and navigating research with integrity.... more

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"It's almost comical that you can stand on African land and say it's yours. You're an immigrant, mate."

In this special Living the Archive re-release for International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, we revisit one of the defining conversatio... more

In the next instalment of our Feedwarmer series, we’re sharing the creators and conversations currently shaping our own thinking. This week’s recommendation is a thoughtful, intellectually rich and deeply personal exploration of faith, power and know... more

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"I had a group of people actually instigate a panic attack behind the decks... and I still had to finish the set. That was the closest I came to quitting."

Where are all the Black women composers? It's a simple question but one that reveals just how... more

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"Who gets to decide who you are? And why do systems still shape who you are in the present?"

In the first episode of our new Living the Archive series, we are revisiting one of the most significant and debated conversations from Rigour & Flow’s firs... more

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Sarojini Nadar
Professor, feminist theologian
University of the Western Cape, Desmond Tutu Centre for Religion and Social Justice
Episode: Dangerous & Divine | How the Bible Becomes a Tool of Power
Michael Hamilton
Founding member, The Ubele Initiative
The Ubele Initiative
Episode: 95% of Doctors Who Died Were Black | Why Was This Not a National Scandal?
Rianna Raymond-Williams
Doctor and activist focusing on race, education, health
Impact on Urban Health
Episode: 95% of Doctors Who Died Were Black | Why Was This Not a National Scandal?
Tessa Sanderson
Athlete, six-time Olympic competitor, 1984 Olympic gold medalist
Former Olympic athlete; ambassador; founder (MOD)
Episode: What a Gold Medal Meant for Black Britain: Tessa Sanderson’s Legacy
Elizabeth Day
Executive on Unguilty Pleasures; founder of Daylight Productions
Daylight Productions
Episode: Why We Love Reality TV: Unguilty Pleasures with Liv Little & Scarlett Curtis
Kelvin Frimpong
Ex-red pill/alt-right participant turned thinker and artist
Independent (artist)
Episode: Lost Black Boys: Education, The Red Pill & Incel Culture
Dr. Alex Blower
Researcher and practitioner focused on education, masculinities, and policy
Lost Boys Task Force / Boys Impact
Episode: Lost Black Boys: Education, The Red Pill & Incel Culture
Millie Odhiambo
Kenyan MP, lawyer, author, actor, poet, coach, mentor, philanthropist
Member of Parliament, Kenya
Episode: Bad Gals Get The Corner Office | Millie Odhiambo, Black Wildlife Filmmaking & Class Difference
Dorcas Amunson Fakbolun
Founder/leader of Peacemaker International and Women in Safe Hands (WISH)
Peacemaker International; Women in Safe Hands (WISH)
Episode: Confronting FGM in Britain: “A Lifetime Sentence” | Feedwarmer 4

Hosts

Aiwan Obinyan
Co-host and researcher with focus on entrepreneurship, culture, and social justice.
Tamanda Walker
Co-host and researcher with emphasis on culture, media critique, and community leadership.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • Brilliant Disturbing & Sad

    This episode on fatherhood was so insightful and deeply moving. THANK YOU! Even though I didn’t experience much of what was shared in a Caribbean context, I recognise what was shared from observation and having the privilege of coming alongside people who have been spiritually abused. Blessings to you both.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    007RD
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • All the things you could want

    Rigour & Flow provides the personal, cultural and business questions and discussions we are all thinking and might be scared to share. Tamanda and Aiwan’s vulnerability, openness and research means I go away from every episode feeling like I’ve learnt more about them, key issues and the world and I’m so deeply grateful for that. A must listen and follow!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Toad2312
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Aptly named - Rigour and Flow - what a great podcast

    Finding Tamanda and Aiwan has been an absolute joy. There is RIGOUR in the way that topics are explored and openly discussed, and wow does the conversation just FLOW! Now that season 2 has ended, I don’t know what I’m going to do without these 2 newly found friends whose intelligent reflections sparked interest, learning, thought, an eagerness to converse, and some great belly laughs. Don’t miss out - this is one of the best podcasts around right now. Sit down, relax and listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Winntra
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • I've been a fan from the first episode. Honest, insightful, witty and challenging in all the best ways. Aiwan and Tamanda have such a genuine rapport that makes the difficult conversations effortlessly listenable and deeply moving. The music and show recommendations are great, too!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    jsmithconnect
    a year ago
  • Essential Listening

    I LOVE this podcast. The dialogue between Aiwan and Tamanda is intelligent, caring and curious regardless of the episode topics. And the topics are RELEVANT, relatable and almost always (somehow) fun—even when they are challenging.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KB8240
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Rigour & Flow captures personal, cultural and business questions with vulnerability and care.
Accessible depth, witty chemistry, and thoughtful reflections make each episode worth a listen.

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Where Are All the Black Women Composers? | Sound, Storytelling & Hidden Histories
Q: Why is sound so important in film and how does this episode connect to Hidden Histories?
The guests discuss sound as a core element of storytelling, not an afterthought, and describe how their Hidden Histories collaboration used sound design and music to illuminate overlooked histories of Black women; the sonic choices were driven by authentic voices and historical research.
Where Are All the Black Women Composers? | Sound, Storytelling & Hidden Histories
Q: Tell us about your journey into turntablism and how it shaped your music
Aiwan describes starting as a producer, then learning DJing and turningtablism through education, bar work, and a community of DJs; she explains how the practice became a home and a form of self-expression that she chose to pursue despite challenges.
Notes From the Margins: From Sickle Cell to Save the Children to the Word ‘Queer
Q: African, direct, English. Can we maybe address possibly this situation around the word queer?
They explore generational and cultural differences in understanding the term, its reclamation, and the complexities of labeling, ending with a nuanced stance on use and inclusivity.
Notes From the Margins: From Sickle Cell to Save the Children to the Word ‘Queer
Q: I think you should tell us what Mar Walker asked. And I think you should do it in her voice.
They introduce the question from Mar Walker and outline the idea of addressing it in a voice imitation, then discuss the background and context before moving into broader reflections prompted by the question.
Confronting FGM in Britain: “A Lifetime Sentence” | Feedwarmer 4
Q: What is your biggest challenge right now for your charities?
Her organizations face funding and resource constraints, with issues around political power and local support, highlighting the need for sustained advocacy and better alignment with local authorities.

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Two Black women bring rigorous analysis to entrepreneurship, research ethics, and culture, pairing personal experience with thoughtful critique. Episodes center on running businesses, producing meaningful creative work, and navigating identity-driven topics with care, honesty, and intellectual curiosity. The show often bridges personal relationships, social justice, and media culture, featuring insights from guests who are entrepreneurs, researchers, and artists. A notable strength is the collaborative dynamic between long-time partners who balance rigorous inquiry with accessibility and warmth, making it appealing to listeners who want depth without sacrificing relatability.

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2. Michael Hamilton
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