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Roaring 20s Radio

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A monthly Soho Radio show for the 20s: roaring about art, culture, books, poetry and activism. Co-presented by Salena Godden, Amah-Rose Abrams and Matt Abbott 📻
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Episode 42 with Tutku Barbaros

Roaring 20s RadioFeb 24, 2024

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Episode 42 with Tutku Barbaros
Feb 24, 202401:55:50
Episode 41: Roaring into 2024
Jan 27, 202402:01:03
Episode 40 with Richard Milward
Dec 02, 202301:57:30
Episode 39 with Safiya Kamaria Kinshasa & Livia Kojo Alour

Episode 39 with Safiya Kamaria Kinshasa & Livia Kojo Alour

Monthly Soho Radio show roaring about art, culture, books, poetry, and activism in the 2020s. Presented by Salena Godden, Amah-Rose Abrams, and Matt Abbott.


This month's show saw Salena and Amah-Rose joined by Safiya Kamaria Kinshasa and Livia Kojo Alour. Originally broadcast on Soho Radio on Saturday 4 November 2023.

Nov 04, 202301:54:16
Episode 38 with Kalaf Epalanga

Episode 38 with Kalaf Epalanga

Monthly Soho Radio show: roaring about the very best art, culture, books, poetry, and activism. Co-presented by Salena Godden, Amah-Rose Abrams, and Matt Abbott.

This episode was pre-recorded at Soho Radio in London and originally broadcast on Soho Radio before being uploaded as a podcast.

Oct 22, 202301:58:12
Episode 36: Summer Sounds with Art & Poetry

Episode 36: Summer Sounds with Art & Poetry

Monthly Soho Radio show: a hefty dollop of art, culture, books, poetry, and activism! Presented by Salena Godden, Amah-Rose Abrams, and Matt Abbott. This show was pre-recorded by Amah-Rose at Soho Radio's studios in London and originally broadcast on Saturday 17 June 2023.

Jun 17, 202302:10:48
Episode 35 with Dean Atta & Swedish Vanessa
Apr 22, 202302:02:12
Episode 34: Spring Equinox with Dark Horses

Episode 34: Spring Equinox with Dark Horses

A monthly Soho Radio show - roaring about art, culture, books, poetry, and activism. Co-presented by Salena Godden, Amah-Rose Abrams, and Matt Abbott. This episode features a live studio interview with Dark Horses. Originally broadcast on Soho Radio on Saturday 23 March 2023.


Twitter/Instagram: @roaring20sradio

Mar 25, 202302:14:44
Episode 33 with Rich Hardisty

Episode 33 with Rich Hardisty

Your monthly dose of art, culture, books, poetry, and activism. Presented by Salena Godden, Amah-Rose Abrams, and Matt Abbott. Episode 33 features a live studio appearance from comedian Rich Hardisty ahead of his 'Silly Boy' UK tour.

Originally broadcast on Soho Radio on Saturday 25 February 2023.

Feb 25, 202301:56:32
Episode 32 with Sybil (Julia Davis & Mercedes Grower)

Episode 32 with Sybil (Julia Davis & Mercedes Grower)

The monthly Soho Radio show for art, culture, books, poetry, and activism. Co-presented by Salena Godden, Amah-Rose Abrams, and Matt Abbott. This episode features Sybil (Julia Davis and Mercedes Grower) as live studio guests. It was recorded at Soho Radio in London and originally broadcast on Saturday 28 January 2023.

Jan 28, 202302:01:20
Episode 31 with Rookes & Hettie Judah

Episode 31 with Rookes & Hettie Judah

Your monthly fix of art, culture, books, poetry, and activism. Episode 31 was recorded and broadcast live from Soho Radio on Saturday 19 November 2022. Hosted by Salena Godden, Amah-Rose Abrams, and Matt Abbott, this episode featured guest appearances from Rookes and Hettie Judah.

Nov 19, 202201:57:11
Episode 30: Black History Month special with Rick Dove & Tice Cin

Episode 30: Black History Month special with Rick Dove & Tice Cin

Monthly show on Soho Radio: roaring about art, culture, books, poetry, and activism. Episode 30 was presented live from Soho Radio in London by Salena Godden and Matt Abbott. This year's Black History Month special features Rick Dove and Tice Cin as live studio guests.

Originally broadcast on Soho Radio on Saturday 22 October 2022. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram: @roaring20sradio

Oct 22, 202201:59:59
Episode 29: New Season with Hettie Judah

Episode 29: New Season with Hettie Judah

Episode 29 of Roaring 20s Radio, presented by Salena Godden and Amah-Rose Abrams. Originally broadcast live on Soho Radio on Saturday 24 September 2022. Featuring an interview with art critic and author Hettie Judah plus Matt Abbott's usual round-ups.

Sep 24, 202201:58:07
Episode 28 with Sam Moore plus Journey to Nutopia

Episode 28 with Sam Moore plus Journey to Nutopia

Episode 28 of Roaring 20s Radio features an interview with writer and editor Sam Moore plus some live recordings from Journey To Nutopia. Originally broadcast on Soho Radio on Saturday 2 July 2022. Presented by Salena Godden, Amah-Rose Abrams and Matt Abbott.

Jul 02, 202201:51:23
Episode 27 with Rory Pilgrim, Amal Khalaf & Stephen James Smith

Episode 27 with Rory Pilgrim, Amal Khalaf & Stephen James Smith

Episode 27 was recorded and produced remotely. Featuring Amah-Rose Abrams in conversation with artist Rory Pilgrim and curator Amal Khalaf. Also featuring Matt Abbott in conversation with poet Stephen James Smith. Originally broadcast on Soho Radio on Saturday 9 April 2022.

Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook at @roaring20sradio for more!

Apr 09, 202201:59:50
Episode 26: International Women's Day special with Violet Malice & The Repeat Beat Poet

Episode 26: International Women's Day special with Violet Malice & The Repeat Beat Poet

Monthly Soho Radio show roaring about art, culture, books, poetry, and activism! Presented by Salena Godden, Amah-Rose Abrams, and Matt Abbott. This episode features live studio interviews with poets Violet Malice and The Repeat Beat Poet as well as a selection of music for International Women's Day. Originally broadcast on Soho Radio on Saturday 12 March 2022.

Mar 12, 202201:57:53
Episode 25 with Farah Nayeri

Episode 25 with Farah Nayeri

Monthly Soho Radio show roaring about art, culture, books, poetry, and activism! Presented by Salena Godden, Amah-Rose Abrams, and Matt Abbott. This episode features a live studio interview with author, musician, and New York Times culture correspondent Farah Nayeri.

Originally broadcast on Soho Radio on Saturday 12 February 2022. Produced and engineered by Esmerelda Jonuzi on behalf of Soho Radio. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @roaring20sradio!

Feb 12, 202201:47:30
Episode 24: 2021 Picks

Episode 24: 2021 Picks

A compilation of some of our favourite picks from 2021. Roaring 20s Radio is presented by Salena Godden, Amah-Rose Abrams and Matt Abbott. Originally broadcast on Soho Radio on Saturday 18 December 2021.

Dec 18, 202102:00:14
Episode 23 with Amy Acre

Episode 23 with Amy Acre

Presented by Salena Godden, Amah-Rose Abrams and Matt Abbott. Featuring live studio guest Amy Acre. Recorded at and originally broadcast on Soho Radio on Saturday 20 November 2021. Follow us @roaring20sradio

Nov 20, 202101:54:31
Episode 22: Black History Month special with Musa Okwonga

Episode 22: Black History Month special with Musa Okwonga

Salena Godden, Amah-Rose Abrams and Matt Abbott are joined live in the Soho Radio studio by Musa Okwonga for a Black History Month special. Originally broadcast on Soho Radio on Saturday 23 October 2021.

Oct 23, 202101:58:26
Episode 21 with Chimene Suleyman

Episode 21 with Chimene Suleyman

This episode was recorded live at Soho Radio in London, with Salena Godden and Amah-Rose Abrams joined in the studio by Chimene Suleyman. Originally broadcast on Soho Radio on Saturday 25 September 2021.

Sep 25, 202101:53:32
Episode 20 with Gemma Rogers

Episode 20 with Gemma Rogers

Episode 20 featured a live guest appearance from Gemma Rogers! This episode was recorded and broadcast live from Soho Radio on Saturday 3 July 2021. The show is co-presented by Salena Godden, Amah-Rose Abrams and Matt Abbott.

Jul 03, 202102:02:10
Episode 19: Pride special with Joelle Taylor & Oli Spleen

Episode 19: Pride special with Joelle Taylor & Oli Spleen

Episode 19 is a Pride special, featuring live guest appearances from Joelle Taylor and Oli Spleen. This episode was recorded and broadcast live from Soho Radio on Saturday 5 June 2021. The show is co-presented by Salena Godden, Amah-Rose Abrams and Matt Abbott.

Jun 05, 202101:54:34
Episode 18: Return to Soho

Episode 18: Return to Soho

After 16 months, we finally returned to the Soho Radio studio as a trio to record our show live. Co-presented by Salena Godden, Amah-Rose Abrams and Matt Abbott! Originally broadcast on Soho Radio on Saturday 8 May 2021.

May 08, 202101:53:13
Episode 17: Sunday Sesh

Episode 17: Sunday Sesh

The monthly radio show for art, culture, books, poetry and activism. This episode was recorded remotely by Salena Godden, Amah-Rose Abrams and Matt Abbott. Originally broadcast on Soho Radio on Sunday 18 April 2021.

Apr 18, 202102:00:00
Episode 16: Turntables

Episode 16: Turntables

The monthly radio show for art, culture, books, poetry and activism. This episode was recorded remotely by Salena Godden, Amah-Rose Abrams and Matt Abbott. Originally broadcast on Soho Radio on Saturday 13 March 2021.

Mar 13, 202101:59:60
Episode 15: Snow & Soup

Episode 15: Snow & Soup

The monthly radio show for art, culture, books, poetry and activism. This episode was recorded remotely by Salena Godden, Amah-Rose Abrams and Matt Abbott. Originally broadcast on Soho Radio on Saturday 13 February 2021.

Feb 13, 202102:01:51
Episode 14: Mrs Death Misses Death special

Episode 14: Mrs Death Misses Death special

Our first episode of 2021 focuses on Salena Godden's forthcoming debut novel 'Mrs Death Misses Death', which is published by Canongate on 28 January. Recorded in isolation by Salena Godden, Amah-Rose Abrams and Matt Abbott. Originally broadcast on Soho Radio on Saturday 23 January.

Jan 23, 202102:00:00
Episode 13: 2020 Picks

Episode 13: 2020 Picks

A look back at some of our favourite clips from 2020: our first year on air. This episode was produced remotely and in isolation. It was originally broadcast on Soho Radio on Saturday 19 December 2020.

Roaring 20s Radio is produced by Salena Godden, Amah-Rose Abrams and Matt Abbott. A new radio show for the 20s: roaring about our favourite art, culture, books, poetry and activism.

Dec 19, 202002:00:00
Episode 12: Winter Warmer

Episode 12: Winter Warmer

Episode 12 was recorded in Salena's kitchen whilst following social distancing guidelines. The latest art, culture, books, poetry and activism from Salena Godden, Amah-Rose Abrams and Matt Abbott.

Engineered by Dickie Cripps. Originally broadcast on Soho Radio's Culture channel from 4-6pm on Saturday 28 November2020.

Nov 28, 202002:01:10
Episode 11: Sign o' the Times | 24.10.20

Episode 11: Sign o' the Times | 24.10.20

Episode 11 was recorded in Salena's kitchen whilst following social distancing guidelines. The latest art, culture, books, poetry and activism from Salena Godden, Amah-Rose Abrams and Matt Abbott.

Engineered by Dickie Cripps. Originally broadcast on Soho Radio's Culture channel from 4-6pm on Saturday 24 October 2020.

Oct 24, 202002:00:22
Episode 10: Love Conkers All | 26.09.20

Episode 10: Love Conkers All | 26.09.20

Episode 10 saw us joined by poet and novelist Nikita Gill for a live interview in Salena's kitchen. This episode was recorded whilst following social distancing guidelines. The latest art, culture, books, poetry and activism from Salena Godden, Amah-Rose Abrams and Matt Abbott.

Engineered by Dickie Cripps. Originally broadcast on Soho Radio's Culture channel from 4-6pm on Saturday 26 September 2020.

Sep 26, 202002:00:21
Episode 9: Summer Special | 08.08.20

Episode 9: Summer Special | 08.08.20

Our summer special episode saw us joined by artist Kelly-Anne Davitt for a live interview in Salena's kitchen. This episode was recorded whilst following social distancing guidelines. The latest art, culture, books, poetry and activism from Salena Godden, Amah-Rose Abrams and Matt Abbott.

Aug 08, 202001:56:53
Episode 8: The Kitchen Session | 11.07.20

Episode 8: The Kitchen Session | 11.07.20

This episode was recorded by Salena Godden, Amah-Rose Abrams and Matt Abbott whilst socially distancing in Stratford. Roaring 20s Radio is a new show which champions art, culture, books, poetry and activism.

Originally broadcast on Soho Radio. Engineered and produced by Dickie Cripps.

Jul 14, 202001:58:16
Episode 7: OWN IT! Festival Special | 06.06.20

Episode 7: OWN IT! Festival Special | 06.06.20

This episode was recorded by Salena Godden, Amah-Rose Abrams and Matt Abbott whilst socially distancing in Stratford. It's an OWN IT! Festival special, with guest recordings from OWN IT! artists as well as the usual round-ups. Roaring 20s Radio is a new show which champions art, culture, books, poetry and activism.

Originally broadcast on Soho Radio. Engineered and produced by Dickie Cripps.

Jun 06, 202001:58:50
Episode 6: Lockdown Listens | 09.05.20

Episode 6: Lockdown Listens | 09.05.20

As with Episode 5, our three presenters have each recorded individual segments at home whilst social distancing. We've stitched them together to create one big juicy episode! Roaring 20s Radio is presented by Salena Godden, Amah-Rose Abrams and Matt Abbott. The episode was originally broadcast on Soho Radio on Saturday 9 May 2020.

May 09, 202001:59:49
Episode 5: The Isolation Tapes | 11.04.20

Episode 5: The Isolation Tapes | 11.04.20

In this episode, our three presenters have each recorded individual segments at home whilst social distancing. We've stitched them together to create one big juicy episode! Roaring 20s Radio is presented by Salena Godden, Amah-Rose Abrams and Matt Abbott. The episode was originally broadcast on Soho Radio on Saturday 11 April 2020.

Apr 11, 202002:00:00
Episode 4 with Maria Ferguson and LAIMA | 14.03.20

Episode 4 with Maria Ferguson and LAIMA | 14.03.20

Episode 4 saw Amah-Rose and Matt joined in the studio by theatre-maker and poet Maria Ferguson, and musician and producer LAIMA. Conversations about art, culture, books, poetry and activism plus live performance and interviews. Originally broadcast live on Soho Radio on Saturday 14 March 2020. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram.

Mar 15, 202001:59:29
Episode 3 with Nikita Gill and Ashley Hickson-Lovence | 15.02.20

Episode 3 with Nikita Gill and Ashley Hickson-Lovence | 15.02.20

The second episode of the '20s saw Salena and Amah-Rose joined in the studio by writers Nikita Gill and Ashley Hickson-Lovence. Conversations about art, literature, poetry, activism and more.

Originally broadcast on Soho Radio's Culture channel from 4-6pm on Saturday 15 February 2020. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram.

Feb 17, 202001:59:20
Episode 2 with Scarlett Sabet and Tim Wells | 18.01.20

Episode 2 with Scarlett Sabet and Tim Wells | 18.01.20

The first episode of the '20s saw Salena, Amah-Rose and Matt joined in the studio by poets Scarlett Sabet and Tim Wells. Conversations about art, literature, poetry, activism and more.

Originally broadcast on Soho Radio's Culture channel from 4-6pm on Saturday 18 January 2020. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram.

Jan 22, 202002:00:01