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.

Following on from Nigerian Independence Day on October 1st, Richie Brave celebrates Nigeria’s contributions to culture, music, food, fashion and more with The Flygerians and Get the Gist Podcast.

Richie Brave talks to new students about their expectations and experiences of university life.

Richie is also joined by journalist, broadcaster and now author Charlene White to talk about her new book No Place Like Home.

Plus, midwife and content creator Mama Dinya speaks to Richie about the importance of representation in her field, and why Black maternal mental health is something we need to talk about more.

Would you go under the knife to achieve the body you want? Or take a weight loss pill that comes with huge risks? Richie Brave and his guests, Justin Mob and Harmony from The Cosmetic Lane, Teacher from Birmingham Petra, rapper IVD and 1Xtra family Nadia Jae discuss cosmetic procedures and body confidence. Plus, hear stories from those who have taken different routes to achieve their body goals. @1Xtra on social

Richie Brave discusses the new zombie knife laws with founder of Faz Amnesty, Faron Paul.

And should rappers stay in the game after 40? Richie talks it over with audio producer and rapper Chris Mitchell, aka Kinetik. Richie also hears from hip-hop artist and co-founder of Liverpool Hip Hop Festival, Nikki Blaze.

What are the realities of living with non-visible disabilities? Richie is joined by video editor and director Tyra Chuck and her mother Sonia to talk about how hearing loss has impacted their family. Founder of Keep Smyelin Amber Flynn Prince shares her journey of living with MS. Rapper Akes joins Richie to talk about navigating life with Cerebral Palsy. Richie also hears from singer-songwriter turned podcaster GG, on her experience of living with Crohn’s Disease.

Is football a part of British Black culture? Richie Brave is joined by Associate Professor of Film, Culture and Society at UCL, Dr Clive Nwonka, to talk about his new book Black Arsenal: Club, Culture and Society.

And with this year marking 25 years since the introduction of the electronic tag, Richie is joined by poet, broadcaster and TEDx speaker Lady Unchained to discuss the latest BBC documentary series Britain’s Most Tagged. Richie also hears from the series director Izzy Fonseca.