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White Fragility

Jul 2nd, 2021 26m 35s

In 2020, John Clay and Dee Avis/Brujx (Musician) discussed Robin DiAngelo's book White Fragility and some criticism of this book in the media. Is their discussion still relevant today? You decide.RantboxTV posts NEW video content every Friday

Microaggressions

Jun 25th, 2021 40m 9s

Does the term microaggressions cause division or helpfully cite an insidious activity? Matt Brock (Musician) and Igor (Musician) join John Clay in this latest episode of RantboxTV.RantboxTV posts NEW video content every Friday by 12:30pm noon a

The Importance of Stories in Modern Culture - Part II

Jun 18th, 2021 1h 21m

Ola (D.J), John (Director/Author), Olie (Producer/Philosopher) and Matt (Web designer/musician) discuss marginalised groups in music based teen fiction, non western superheroes, the U.S authorship of modern Islamophobia, the presence of the pan

European Beauty Standards

Jun 11th, 2021 21m 49s

'Did Michaela Coel get a nose job? Why the fuck does it matter? Let's talk about European Beauty standards.' - John ClayThis early RantboxTV video is nearly a year old and is just as relevant upon this repost and warm welcome to our growing You

The Importance of Stories in Modern Culture

Jun 4th, 2021 1h 9m

Would you kill Donald Trump as a baby?LGBTQIA Superheroes, Captain America, Greek Mystery Schools, gnosticism, Nationalism and Space Nazis - it's all happening in this episode's focus on story in the modern context. Is The villain trope dead? W

Games and Inclusivity (part 1)

May 28th, 2021 31m 40s

Can a computer game proactively influence and widen empathy between cultures? Shringi (Game Designer/Poet) and Rob (Web Designer/Musician) discuss a game they're working on that supports the aforementioned premise.This episode's host: John Clay

RNTBXTV NFT's Good or Bad (Parts 1 and 2)

May 21st, 2021 1h 1m

In a band and don't know what NFT's are? Allow this panel of web designers make the case for and against the opportunity. Rob Homewood (Web Designer/Musician), Giulia Maresca (Public Pressure Curator), Matt Gaffen (Web Designer/Musician), Marco

Marginalised Female Voices (part 1)

May 14th, 2021 40m 16s

Zhane Gandhi (Musician), Alice Western (Producer), Mahnoor Ali (Activist/charity worker) and John Clay (Director/Author) discuss media Bias against disabled and marginalised female voices, Instagram feminism and the causes of such.Zhane & Alice

Marginalised Female Voices (A Brainstorm)

May 7th, 2021 45m 28s

Reshma Eyafe (Gang Mediator/Art Therapist) and John Clay (Director/Author) discuss language, gender, race, culture, religion, and power. Nothing heavy. Just two friends chatting.Reshma Eyafe (Gang Mediator/Art Therapist):http://writerofdisconte

Misogyny in the UK (part IV)

Apr 30th, 2021 1h 1m

Content warning for discussion of rape, sexual violence and misogyny.A woman leads and the men follow. Some balanced and truth motivated exploration here.Host: Reshma Eyafe (Gang Mediator/Art Therapist)http://writerofdiscontent.comPanel:I

Misogyny in the UK (part III)

Apr 23rd, 2021 1h 2m

Women in power, Media narratives warping reality and discussions on procreative responsibility are held by Reshma Eyafe (Art Therapist), Jessie Jetski (Musician/promoter/nudist), Iain S MacPherson (Lecturer/writer) and John Clay (Author/Directo

Misogyny in the UK (part II)

Apr 16th, 2021 1h 2m

Noomi Spook (Writer director) and John Clay discuss boundaries, Internet radicalisation and early socialisation in regards to misogyny in the UK. Do TERFS and INCELS have a similar mindset? Find out where that facet of the talk went now...Ran

Misogyny in the UK (part I)

Apr 9th, 2021 23m 2s

What are the main cultural issues which contribute to misogyny in the UK? Ola, Matt and John discuss them in this week's episode of RantboxTV.RantboxTV posts NEW video content every Friday by 12:30pm noon at the very latest.Don't forget to

The Function of The Modern Day Muse (A Brainstorm)

Apr 2nd, 2021 23m 2s

As a verb, to muse is to consider something thoughtfully. As a noun, traditionally it means a woman who is a source of artistic inspiration; stemming from ancient Greek mythology. The Muses were the goddesses of poetic inspiration, the adored d

'Who Benefits From Cancel Culture? (part III) - Navratilova/Academics

Mar 26th, 2021 1h 55m

#Navratilova #academics #twitter #cancelculture #transphobia #fairness #debate #sportMartina Navratilova. Unfairly 'Cancelled'? This panel discussed the facts in a nuanced fashion. Not all of us agree on what the facts tell us about society.

Who Benefits From Cancel Culture? (part II)

Mar 19th, 2021 1h 10m

What is the future for a world of cancel culture? Reshma, Oliver John and Alice continue their nuanced handling of questions on cancel culture.Host: Simon Mitchell.Panel: John Clay (Author/Director), Reshma Eyafe (Art Therapist), Oliver Jos

Who Benefits From Cancel Culture part I

Mar 12th, 2021 1h 20m

Simon asks Alice, Reshma, Matt, Oliver and John if JK Rowling can be cancelled? If this question and further nuanced questions on cancel culture interest you, press play.Host: Simon Mitchell.Panel: John Clay (Author/Director), Reshma Eyafe

Bands and the pandemic (part II)

Mar 5th, 2021 54m 53s

Topic: predictions for grassroots music post lockdown, thoughts on Live Nation and the dangers of prescriptive 'calls to arms' posts on social issues. Panel: Josh Cooper (Roadkill Records/ One Little Independent Records, Elis Maarian Sarv (Nois

Bands and the pandemic (part I)

Feb 26th, 2021 1h 11m

Does your band have a digital media strategy? What are the differences between the leading platforms? Lea Z, Janelle, (GENN), Aiym Almas, Anna (Dorja), Matt (Hearsepileup) and Alfredo (Public Pressure) discuss grassroots music in the context of

Do superheroes benefit pop culture? (part II)

Feb 19th, 2021 1h 8m

Last time we asked: Why are Wonder Woman's early links to BDSM relatively obscure? Is Wandavision patronising and have superheroes benefited the games industry at the expense of the comic book industry?This time we discuss the impact of superhe

The commodification of marginalised cultures

Feb 12th, 2021 27m 56s

'Let's face it, you're a Guardian Journalist's wet dream, if only one of you were a person of colour to make the dream complete. Do you ever get concerned that your backstory will be co-opted by press as an ongoing commodification of marginalis

Racism at gigs, PPE and the NHS

Feb 5th, 2021 31m 9s

In today's episode John Clay spoke to Nishant Joshi, an NHS worker and bassist in The Palpitations. Ethnicity and gatekeeping, undeniable racial bias regarding PPE and other related material form the basis of today's social commentary. Watch RA

Do superheroes benefit pop culture?

Jan 29th, 2021 1h 56m

Why are Wonder Woman's early links to BDSM relatively obscure? Is Wandavision patronising and have superheroes benefited the games industry at the expense of the comic book industry?Watch RANTBOX.TV, that rare beast that offers nuanced commenta

How is the 24 Hour news cycle affecting our society?

Jan 22nd, 2021 46m 52s

How is the 24 Hour news cycle affecting our society? John and Ola discuss this question via the subheadings of the New Year transition, the US inauguration, entertainment reviews, the pandemic and the controversy surrounding Who vocalist Roger