2024 has been quite a year! From Kat Williams on Club Shay Shay, the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef, to Who TF Did I Marry?. Even producer Nieema went viral, TWICE! Join Richie Brave and his guests as they discuss their favourite moments from TV, online, music and more.

We lean into the journeys of young people striving to rediscover their cultural roots, often undertaking explorations of identity and heritage. We hear about navigating the path of a cancer diagnosis. We then hop into the vibrant and joyous December festivities celebrated by the African diaspora.

We explore the vibrant journey of soca music as it gains international recognition and captivates audiences worldwide. We then shift gears to discuss the government's new measures to combat the alarming rise in drink spiking incidents. Finally, we highlight the crucial importance of supporting women facing gender-based violence, emphasizing community efforts and resources available to those in need.

Is Drake being dramatic? Music lawyer Issac James joins Guvna B to break down the specifics of Drake’s legal action against UMG over Kendrick Lamar’s Not Like Us.

Are you open to new kinds of adventure? Soft Life Ski shares how they bring Black culture to the slopes, and why more minority communities should consider snow sports.

Plus writer, creator and musician David Larbi speaks to Guvna B about his new book Frequently Happy, sharing why celebrating small joys helps us to maintain happiness all year round.

As part of BBC Scams Week, Richie is joined by Franklin Boateng AKA King of Trainers, and Messiah Odinma, Head of Student Finance at University of Hertfordshire, to talk about how to avoid fake trainers and student finance scams.

Richie is also joined by actor and producer Jimmy Akingbola to talk about the new series of Sorry, I Didn't Know, his acting inspiration, returning to the iconic role of Geoffrey in Bel Air and more!

It’s been two years since 1Xtra got together with Children in Need to create We Move Forward - a fund dedicated to projects supporting Black children and young people around the UK. Richie is joined by singer, songwriter, teacher, performer and Project Manager for We Move West Wales, Molara, to hear about the amazing work she’s doing in rural Wales! Richie is also joined by the Director of Let’s Unite for Autism, Hawa Osman, and Assistant Art Lead Amanda Okoli to hear about their We Move Forward funded projects.

And how can we make the art world a more inclusive space for underrepresented artists? Richie is joined by the founder of Hope 93 Gallery, Aki Abiola, to talk about why he’s passionate about creating welcoming spaces for artists.

When our favourite artists and celebrities are in the headlines for the wrong reasons, it creates a dilemma for music fans – can we still love the music but distance ourselves from their reported behaviour? In the last two decades, some of the biggest names in music have been marred by scandal and criminal convictions. Can the art and the artist be truly separated? If not, what do we do with their work that created memories and a legacy in the genres we love?

To get into it, Richie is joined by audio producer and rapper Chris Mitchell, aka Kinetik, and writer and head of editorial at Black Ballad, Jendella Benson.

The firearms officer accused of the murder of Chris Kaba was acquitted - a heart-breaking conclusion for the Kaba family. Richie is joined by barrister and Chair of the Independent Scrutiny and Oversight Board Abimbola Johnson to talk about the options now available to the Kaba family, why the charge was murder and not manslaughter, why the reporting restrictions were put in place, and what new home office measures about firearms officers anonymity mean for the future. Richie is also joined by presenter and correspondent Adina Campbell who was in court during the trial.

Also on the show - how can we learn more about menopause and support those going through it? Richie is joined by broadcaster, author and menopause advocate Karen Arthur.

And are you ready for cuffing season? 1Xtra's love guru Kaylee Golding updates Richie on her bid to get two lucky listeners on a blind date!

What are the realities of being a Black business owner or entrepreneur? What gems of wisdom would have been helpful to know early on?

Richie Brave celebrates stories of entrepreneurial success at the UK Black Business Show. DJ, broadcaster and restaurateur Sian Anderson, founders of Kurl Kitchen, Fleur & Keshia East, and the founder of Smade Group and co-founder of AfroNation, Smade, share their journeys of challenges and wins.

Who are some of the inspirational people in the community making Black history now? Richie Brave is joined by climate justice activist, storyteller, writer, and global speaker Dominique Palmer, award-winning finance expert and entrepreneur Ella Weinberg, and award-winning historian, producer and lecturer of Black British history Sofia Akel.

Whether it’s about its relevance or the content shared, everyone has an opinion about Black History Month. How should we be marking it? Do Black communities need to take more ownership of what it looks like or entails? Publicist, cultural commentator and podcaster Marianne Sunshine, and project facilitator Ellis Eyo-Thompson join Richie to explore this.

What does Black Excellence mean to you? Are we too focussed on the wrong things when we define what excellence means? How does media impact how we perceive Black Excellence? Content & audience Insights researcher, and lecturer in media and marketing analytics Dr Ayesha Taylor-Camara, and founder of Black Excellence Network UK Serita Murray join Richie to discuss.

Richie also has a quick chat with founder and CEO of the UK Black Business Show, Dr Raphael Sofoluke to find out what to look forward at this year's event.