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Hosted by Suzette Llewellyn and Suzanne Packer · society · EN-GB · 16 episodes
Kick off your shoes, pour your favourite drink, and settle in for some good conversation. This is Verandah Talk. We’re Suzette and Suzanne. We’re both actors and have been close friends since the 1990s. In 2020, we became co-authors of Still Breathing: 100 Black Voices on Racism. We invited musicians, athletes, civil servants, doctors, lawyers, and other creative professionals to share their own experiences of racism. On this podcast, we're connecting with them again to deepen our understanding of their powerful stories. We're all at peace with our thoughts on our verandah. Come listen in.
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Signup to Generate a PitchKick off your shoes, pour your favourite drink, and settle in for some good conversation. This is Verandah Talk. We’re Suzette and Suzanne. We’re both actors and have been close friends since the 1990s. In 2020, we became co-authors of Still Breathing: 100 Black Voices on Racism.
Verandah Talk is hosted by Suzette Llewellyn and Suzanne Packer. The show has published 16 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Trish Muirhead" (2 April 2026, 37 minutes), "Beverley Michaels" (19 March 2026, 46 minutes), and "Jackee Holder" (5 March 2026, 43 minutes).
Verandah Talk publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 37 minutes across 16 episodes.
Booking probability for Verandah Talk is 27%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Verandah Talk requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Verandah Talk's contact route on record: verified email.
Suzette Llewellyn and Suzanne Packer hosts Verandah Talk, a society show with 16 episodes published.
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Episode #15
<p>We are honoured to welcome Trish Muirhead, CEO and founder of the Ashdon Jazz Academy, to our verandah.</p><p><br></p><p>Following the tragic loss of her 14-year-old daughter to suicide, Trish channelled her grief...
Episode #14
<p>This week, we are absolutely thrilled to welcome our very dear friend and fellow BiBi Crew founding member, Beverley Michaels, to the verandah.</p><p><br></p><p>Bev takes us right back to the 80s, reflecting on her...
Episode #13
<p>Leadership coach and author, Jackee Holder, joins us on our verandah in this episode. Jackee contributed to our book, Still Breathing, but Suzette’s connection actually goes back over 30 years to the early days in...
Episode #12
<p>Filmmaker, activist, and curator Veronic McKenzie joins us on the verandah today. </p><p><br></p><p>We hear about Veronica's award-winning films and her work on the Vanguard project, which documented Black queer...
Episode #11
<p>British-Nigerian solicitor and equalities practitioner, Uzo Iwobi CBE is our guest on the verandah this week. </p><p><br></p><p>Professor Uzo talks about the racial discrimination she faced on route to becoming a...
Episode #10
<p>Patrick Vernon is a Windrush campaigner and chair of Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board, which manages a £6 billion budget for 1.4 million people. He joins us on the verandah to talk about his incredible...
Episode #9
<p>For our first episode of 2026, we’re delighted to welcome Mzz Kimberley onto our verandah. </p><p><br></p><p>Kim is a singer, actress, cabaret performer and a prominent LGBTQIA+ activist. In this episode, we learn...
Episode #8
<p>Award-winning actor, writer and playwright, Pamela Nomvete joins us on our verandah today to talk about her career and some of the hurdles she’s overcome on the way. </p><p><br></p><p>Her parents were exiled from...
Episode #7
<p>We're excited to welcome the acclaimed artist and curator Sharon Walters onto our verandah. </p><p><br></p><p>Sharon’s work includes a National Portrait Gallery commission to celebrate the political and social...
Episode #6
<p>Broadcaster, political and financial analyst, Albie Amankona, is our latest guest on the verandah.</p><p><br></p><p>Albie co-founded Conservatives Against Racism in response to the murder of George Floyd and talks...
Episode #4
<p>Award-winning wedding hair and makeup artist, Pam Wrigley, joins us on our verandah this week. </p><p><br></p><p>Pam talks to us about how she prioritises customer satisfaction over accolades, and the importance of...
Episode #4
<p>We're delighted to welcome playwright, novelist, critic and broadcaster Bonnie Greer onto our verandah this week. </p><p><br></p><p>Bonnie reflects on her lifetime in activism, the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on...
Episode #3
<p>The remarkable Dame Elizabeth Anionwu—trailblazing nurse, author, lecturer, and the UK’s first sickle cell and thalassemia specialist - is our guest on the verandah today. </p><p><br /></p><p>A Dame of the British...
Episode #2
<p>In this episode of Verandah Talk, we’re joined by the acclaimed actor, playwright, director, and broadcaster Kwame Kwei-Armah. From his dream veranda in the hills of Grenada—overlooking the ocean, surrounded by...
Episode #1
<p>The incredible Rakie Ayola joins us on our imaginary verandah. Rakie is a BAFTA-winning actor, producer, and founder of Shanty Productions. </p><p>Rakie shares stories from her remarkable career, including what it’s...
Verandah Talk
<p>Welcome to our verandah - let us show you around. We are Suzette and Suzanne, and this taster introduces you to not only ourselves, but also some of the people who contributed to our book, Still Breathing: 100 Black...
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expressive writer, coach, facilitator, supervisor, interfaith minister
playwright, novelist, critic, broadcaster
Ashdon Jazz Academy
Shanty Productions
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