You need to add these podcasts to your list, now

These incredible listens will either make you feel seen or help you to be a better ally this Black History Month

1. Code Switch

Hosted by journalists of colour, it explores how race impacts every single part of our lives – from filling in the census to the friends we choose.

2. What A Day

Hosts Gideon Resnick, Josie Duffy Rice, Tre’vell Anderson and Priyanka Aribindi break down the news in less time than it takes to do a load of washing.

3. Bad Queers

Kris and Shana, two queer Black women, challenge LGBTQ+ stereotypes in a thought-provoking and hilarious way.

4. Human Resources

Journalist Moya Lothian-McLean explores the history of Britain’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, investigating how it affected every part of the nation.

5. Why Won’t You Date Me?

Nicole Byer has one simple question: ‘Why am I still single?’ Friends and funny people come on to the podcast to discuss her dating life as a Black woman.

6. So… What Do You Do Again?

US Vogue’s Naomi Elizée gives an insider’s look at what it’s like to be a woman of colour working in the fashion industry. Spoiler alert: it’s not easy.

7. Yo, Is This Racist?

Hosts Andrew Ti, Tawny Newsome and guests respond to voicemails and emails from listeners about whether or not something is racist.

8. Two Twos

Hosted by Londonbased Rose Frimpong and Nana Duncan, this podcast aims to create a safe and informative space for the Black LGBTQ+ community.

9. A Hungry Society

We love food, and food = culture. But how can the culinary industry be more representative of the real world? Food writer Korsha Wilson gets into it.

10. The Receipts Podcast

If it’s a celebration of Black culture (and comedy) you’re after, you’ll love this thanks to Tolani Shoneye, Audrey Indome and Milena Sanchez’s no-filter talk.