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Transatlantic Rebels

A guy from the UK (Jesal) and a guy from the USA (Rochard) host a podcast talking in depth about various albums, films, books and TV shows.
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Dec 30, 2023

In this episode of the Transatlantic Rebels Podcast, hosts Jesal and Rochard delve into the history and influence of the iconic girl group, All Saints.

They discuss the group's surprising popularity in Europe and other parts of the world versus their relative obscurity in the United States, despite their catchy tunes and attractive personalities.

The duo also digresses into the influence of the film soundtrack, 'The Beach,' which featured an All Saints track, underscoring the group's indirect contribution to one of the best soundtracks of all time.

They additionally touch upon the universally renowned British group, Spice Girls, offering a contrasting analysis between the two.

00:00 Introduction and Topic Reveal
01:07 Discovering All Saints
02:11 All Saints' Impact in the UK
03:55 All Saints vs Spice Girls
06:15 All Saints' Breakup and Aftermath
14:39 All Saints' Lack of Success in America
16:34 Final Thoughts and Wrap Up

Feb 28, 2023

We are the Transatlantic Rebels...

Episode 151 is here. This time, we're responding the floods of messages asking us to cover the latest M.I.A. album "Mata" (2022). 

Apologies in advance for not being our usual 2 hour forensic deep dive but oh, boy.... This was a wild review - in more ways than one. 

Let us know your thoughts! 

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Jesal is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

Rochard has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, podcast producer, critic and other stuff.

Check out Jesal's latest album here: https://linktr.ee/jesaltv

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastRebels

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

Enjoy!

May 31, 2022

We are the Transatlantic Rebels.

Episode 138 is here. After 1855 days, he's back with his brand new album "Mr Morale and the Big Steppers".

We discuss the album itself, what we liked (and didn't), the Rosalia effect and what may lie next for Kendrick Lamar. 

Jesal is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

Rochard has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

Check out Jesal's latest album here: https://linktr.ee/jesaltv

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastRebels

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

Enjoy!

Jan 13, 2021

Meet Jesal and Rochard. We are the Transatlantic Rebels.

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Guess who's back, back again...

Episode 118 is all about Eminem's new album "Music To Be Murdered By" (2020).

When we say "new", we actually covered the original briefly in Episode 106 but this episode is dedicated to both the original and the recent surprise drop, "Side B."

Rejoice, fellow Stans!

Jesal is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

Rochard has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

Check out Jesal's latest album here: https://linktr.ee/jesaltv

Enjoy!

Nov 10, 2020

Meet Jesal and Rochard. We are the Transatlantic Rebels.

Follow us on our Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastRebels

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

Episode 109 - Busta Rhymes is BACK!!

With his first LP in 8 years, and his best album in a dozen, Bussa Buss is here in full effect.

We take a look and listen to his brand new album, the sequel to his 1998 joint.

Also listen to an earlier podcast we did on the man himself - Episode 58.

@JesalTV is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

@RochardScott has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

Check out Jesal's latest album here: https://linktr.ee/jesaltv

Enjoy!

Jul 12, 2020

Meet Jesal and Rochard. We are the Transatlantic Rebels.

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Episode 106 - we are back!

This episode, we discuss some of our favourite albums to have been released in 2020.

It's been a busy year for music - one of the few industries Corona couldn't stop.

@JesalTV is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

@RochardScott has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

Check out Jesal's latest album here: https://linktr.ee/jesaltv

Enjoy!

Apr 18, 2020

This is the Transatlantic Rebels Podcast.

Episode 105 - no Rochard on this one so I recruited an incredible guest - welcome to the show, Swami Baracus!

We discuss one of my favourite albums of all time to coincide with its 26th anniversary... It is, of course, the legendary "Illmatic" by Nas.

There is so much to talk about, and we cover a wide array of subject matter.

@JesalTV is from the UK, and (regular) Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

Our guest @SwamiBaracus can be found at that handle on Twitter and Instagram. Also check out his dope free mixtape "The Recipe" and his website: http://www.swamibaracus.com/ AND search for the Native Immigrants Podcast on all platforms.

Check out Jesal's latest album here: https://linktr.ee/jesaltv

Enjoy!

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastRebels

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

Sep 27, 2018

Meet Jesal and Rochard. We are the Transatlantic Rebels.

Follow us on our NEW Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastRebels

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

Episode 92 finds us heralding the return of Lupe Fiasco.

"Drogas Wave" is his seventh album, and marks a return to form for the Chi-Town native. A sprawling epic double LP, it has a deep concept and demands your undivided attention.

@JesalTV is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

@RochardScott has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

Check out Jesal's latest album here: https://linktr.ee/jesaltv

Enjoy!

Sep 4, 2018

 

Meet Jesal and Rochard. We are the Transatlantic Rebels.

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastRebels

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

Rooftop like we bringin' '88 back...

Episode 88 is all about Nicki Minaj's recent album "Queen" (2018).

We go through her fourth LP with a fine toothcomb, and see whether it is the work of a princess or pauper.

Jesal is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

Rochard has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

Enjoy!

 

Sep 3, 2018

Meet Jesal and Rochard. We are the Transatlantic Rebels.

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastRebels

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

Guess who's back, back again... WELCOME TO SEASON 3!!!

Episode 87 is all about Eminem's surprise new album "Kamikaze" (2018).

We go through his latest LP with a fine toothcomb, debating the highs and lows of what Marshall Mathers delivered after the somewhat tepid reaction to "Revival" (2017).

It's got the world talking about Em once again.

Jesal is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

Rochard has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

Check out Jesal's latest album here: https://linktr.ee/jesaltv

Enjoy!

Jul 5, 2018

Meet Jesal and Rochard. We are the Transatlantic Rebels.

Episode 84 finds tackling the new Drake double disc.

It's called "Scorpion" - but is it a tasty tequila treat or is there a sting in its tail?

(Sorry, Mezcal)

@JesalTV is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

@RochardScott has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/T_Rebels

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

Enjoy!

Jun 26, 2018

Meet Jesal and Rochard. We are the Transatlantic Rebels.

Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/T_Rebels

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

Episode 83 is all about the new Teyana Taylor album "K.T.S.E." (part of the Wyoming Sessions).

@JesalTV is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

@RochardScott has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

Enjoy!

 

Jun 26, 2018

Meet Jesal and Rochard. We are the Transatlantic Rebels.

Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/T_Rebels

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

Episode 82 is all about the new Nas album "Nasir" (part of the Wyoming Sessions).

@JesalTV is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

@RochardScott has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

Enjoy!

 

Jun 26, 2018

Meet Jesal and Rochard. We are the Transatlantic Rebels.

Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/T_Rebels

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

Episode 81 is all about Kanye West and Kid Cudi's joint album "Kids See Ghosts" (part of the Wyoming Sessions).

@JesalTV is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

@RochardScott has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

Enjoy!

 

Jun 26, 2018

Meet Jesal and Rochard. We are the Transatlantic Rebels.

Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/T_Rebels

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

Episode 80 is all about Kanye West's 8th album "Ye" (part of the Wyoming Sessions).

@JesalTV is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

@RochardScott has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

Enjoy!

 

Jun 26, 2018

Meet Jesal and Rochard. We are the Transatlantic Rebels.

Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/T_Rebels

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

Episode 79 is all about Pusha T and his latest album "Daytona" (part of the 'Wyoming Sessions').

@JesalTV is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

@RochardScott has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

Enjoy!

 

Jun 26, 2018

Meet Jesal and Rochard. We are the Transatlantic Rebels.

Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/T_Rebels

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

Episode 78 finds us diving into the ocean of new music releases that have recently flooded our streaming services:

Parliament - "Medicaid Fraud Dogg"

Jorja Smith - "Lost & Found"

The Carters - "Everything Is Love"

Christina Aguilera - "Liberation"

Black Thought - "Streams of Thought"

A$AP Rocky - "Testing"

Jay Rock - "Redemption"

Bebe Rexha - "Expectations"

@JesalTV is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

@RochardScott has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

Enjoy!

 

May 30, 2018

Meet Jesal and Rochard. We are the Transatlantic Rebels.

Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/T_Rebels

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

DING DING!

Episode 76 finds us embroiled in the rap beef between Drake and Pusha T.

From "Infrared" to "Duppy" and "The Story of Adidon" to goodness knows what comes next... Things have gotten nasty between them since "Daytona" dropped.

@JesalTV is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

@RochardScott has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

Enjoy!

May 20, 2018

Meet Jesal and Rochard. We are the Transatlantic Rebels.

Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/T_Rebels

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

Episode 75 finds us highlighting a recent album by a wonderful artist, Royce da 5'9".

"Book of Ryan" is Royce's seventh album - ignoring his work with Bad Meets Evil, Slaughterhouse and DJ Premier - and quite possibly his finest album to date.

We reflect upon aspects of his entire career, and Rochard explains why this is his favourite album of 2018 thus far!

@JesalTV is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

@RochardScott has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

Enjoy!

May 7, 2018

Meet Jesal and Rochard. We are the Transatlantic Rebels.

Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/T_Rebels

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

Episode 74 finds us delving into two cracking albums from a couple of wonderful artists.

"Dirty Computer" is Janelle Monae's third album, and the first to break away from her Cindi Mayweather narrative. (Check out Episode 28 for more on her).

"Isolation" is the debut from Kali Uchis, and is getting rave reviews. Is it worth the hype?

@JesalTV is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

@RochardScott has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

Enjoy!

Apr 9, 2018

Meet Jesal and Rochard. We are the Transatlantic Rebels.

Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/T_Rebels

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

It's episode 70 and we prepare for an "Invasion of Privacy" from Bronx rapper Cardi B.

She's got the tweets on fire with her debut album, and there are plenty of topics to discuss: career-hopping; THAT voice; New York; tracks to DJ; reality TV...

And congratulations on her pregnancy!

Jesal is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

Rochard has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

Enjoy!

Dec 18, 2017

Meet Jesal and Rochard. We are the Transatlantic Rebels.

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/T_Rebels

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

Episode 63 is all about Eminem' new album "Revival" (2017).

We go through his latest LP with a fine toothcomb, debating the highs and lows of what Marshall Mathers finally delivered.

It's a great starting point for developing a framework in which to understand it, and our conclusions may surprise you...

Jesal is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

Rochard has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

Check out Jesal's latest album here: https://linktr.ee/jesaltv

Enjoy!

Nov 16, 2017

Meet Jesal and Rochard. We are the Transatlantic Rebels.

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/T_Rebels

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

Episode 59 is all about Eminem.

We plough through every one of his albums in retrospect, on the eve of his latest release ("Revival"). It's the perfect Marshall Mathers catch-up.

Jesal is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

Rochard has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

Check out Jesal's latest album here: https://linktr.ee/jesaltv

Enjoy!

Nov 14, 2017

Meet Jesal and Rochard. We are the Transatlantic Rebels.

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/T_Rebels

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

Episode 58 is a discussion all about a living legend, Busta Rhymes. We are both huge fans of Big Trev so it's a great listen for honorary members of the Flipmode Squad!

We each take five pivotal songs and expand upon them. It was such fun to reminisce about Bussa Buss, he's truly underappreciated in this era.

Jesal is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

Rochard has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

Enjoy!

 

Oct 19, 2017

Meet Jesal and Rochard. We are the Transatlantic Rebels.

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/T_Rebels

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransatlanticRebels

Episode 54 is a discussion all about Guns N Roses. Rochard is a huge fan so it's a great listen for those who prefer to use their illusion.

We cover all of their major albums, what makes Ax so dope, Slash and their current tour.

Jesal is from the UK, and Rochard is from America. We like to talk in depth about albums, films, TV shows and books.

Rochard has a background in TV, acting, writing and many other areas of art creation. Jesal has a background in music: DJ, producer, artist, critic and other stuff.

Enjoy!

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