The RARE Podcast

On this episode of TRP, we’re diving into the state of music, from the artists who deserve more mainstream recognition to the fans who might be doing their favourites more harm than good. In addition also discuss importance of discographies, what do we value more volume or impact From fan culture and musical legacies to the UK scene and the direction of modern R&B we’re getting into the debates that keep music fans talking. Stay Tuned

IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? On this episode of TRP, we’re joined by Saintkupid to dive into the world of anime and the characters, stories and ideas that keep us coming back. We discuss why Naruto’s character has been so misrepresented by the general public, unpack the politics of the Hidden Leaf Village, and explore how the worlds around our favourite characters shape the way we understand them. We also ask why Eren Yeager remains such an appealing character to audiences despite the Rumbling. From character writing and morality to politics, ideology and the wider cultural impact of anime, we get into what makes these stories so compelling — and why certain characters continue to resonate with us long after the credits roll.

RARE Madness is a tournament where we take some of our favourite entertainment properties and put them against each other in a tournament to see what comes out the victor. In this edition of RARE Madness we decide what is the Greatest Kaytranada song between his studio albums: BUBBA and Timeless What song have you got winning this tournament? Comment Down Below.

IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? On this episode of TRP, we’re joined by Jesi Loves to explore her journey into content creation and her deep love for entertainment culture—from anime and manga to film and comics. We trace it back to watching Dragon Ball Z with her dad as a kid, through to breaking down anime power systems in detail for her growing online audience. We also get into her current thoughts on the MCU and whether the franchise is overdue for a reboot. A real conversation about fandom, analysis, and how our favourite stories evolve with us.

IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? On this episode of TRP, we’re joined by Daniel — also known as db Cxptures — to unpack his journey into photography, from early inspiration watching his mum capture family moments to documenting Black British joy at the events that define our culture.

On this episode of TRP, we’re joined by Akachi Priscilla, music commentator, writer for The Floor Magazine, and classically trained saxophonist, to explore the way we discover music today. We dive into whether listeners have become over-reliant on algorithms, if streaming services are shaping our tastes, and what that means for the thrill of stumbling across something new. We chat about the balance between curated recommendations and personal exploration, the highs and lows of music discovery in the digital age, and how artists are navigating a world dominated by playlists and predictive tech. A proper conversation about music’s evolution, its creative peaks, and whether we’re settling into convenience over curiosity.

IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? On this episode of TRP, we are joined by Challenge Player 1 to dive deep into the world of video games—from sound to story and everything in between. We break down the best video game soundtracks of all time, our favourite covers and remixes, and the most iconic characters to ever grace a loading screen. We also chop it up about the rise of gaming as a dominant cultural force and what that’s meant for the overall quality of games being released today. Has mass appeal helped or hurt the medium? A real conversation about gaming’s evolution, its creative highs, and where things might be headed next.

In this episode of TRP we are joined by Afo_B. In this episode we discuss Afo’s passion for politics and outline how and why young people should become more involved in their local politics. In addition we highlight the evolution of party culture and debate whether things have gotten worse due to recourses like social media.

IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? In this episode of TRP NK discusses his thoughts on Netflix's latest anime series Devil May Cry. In addition we take a trip down memory lane and relive some of our earliest anime moments. From Yugioh to Beyblade to Digimon all nostalgic memories will be unlocked in this weeks episode of The RARE Podcast

On today’s episode of TRP, we’re talking about the real-life struggles of being a creative—juggling responsibilities, staying consistent with content, and trying to keep the passion alive through it all. We also recap our recent appearance at Sync The Beat Podcast’s LIVE show, sharing highlights from the night and what the experience meant to us. To wrap things up, we dive into the always-heated GOAT debate—what does it really mean to be the greatest of all time in music? We break down our personal criteria and who makes the cut.