A Song Called Life

In Episode #286, Mainard Larkin sits down with Osi to discuss his latest album Rattlesnake Boy. Their conversation moves through Mainard’s shift from rap into a more storytelling driven songwriting approach, and how identity, vulnerability, and character building shaped both the record and a new creative chapter. Along the way, they discuss reinvention, aging, and the challenge of finding a voice that feels honest, even when it means starting over.

In Episode #274, Argentinian-born artist and producer Malena Zavala sits down with Osi to discuss her latest album If This Life Could Start Again.She reflects on the space between her Argentine roots and life in the UK, and how that in-between feeling shapes both her identity and her music. Moving through questions of independence, creative rhythm, and performing on her own, the album comes into focus as a record of healing, where clarity begins to take shape after a period of change.Malena's music & tour dates: Malena Zavalamalenazavala.comhttps://www.malenazavala.com

In Episode #272, Nashville-based singer-songwriter Caleb Hearn joins Osi to talk about his latest album, LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND. They also discuss how early trauma and life’s hardships can shape a creative outlet, the challenge of staying authentic in an industry that often rewards persona, and more.

In Episode #270, Osi sits down with rapper ANoyd to discuss his latest album wtfip?, balancing fatherhood with a creative career, developing his unique style as an artist, honoring the craft, and more.ANoyd, born Dashorn Whitehead, is a prominent hip-hop artist from Bloomfield, Connecticut, known for his powerful storytelling and dynamic stage presence. Growing up with a reggae artist father, ANoyd was immersed in music from a young age, which greatly influenced his artistic journey.

In Episode #268, Osi sits down with musician Wormy to talk about his new album, Shark River. They discuss how writing songs about the people closest to you can affect real-life relationships, how humor fits into the songwriting process, and more.Wormy is the solo project of Noah Rauchwerk, a Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter and touring drummer for Samia. His new album, Shark River, is out now on all streaming platforms.

In Episode #266, Osi sits down with singer-songwriter Daphne Gale to talk about her latest album, Quietude. Their conversation covers the personal experiences that shaped the record’s concept, along with Daphne’s evolving musical journey.Daphne Gale is a singer, songwriter, and composer based between Brooklyn and Berlin. With a sound that feels both new and familiar, sophisticated and uncluttered, she seamlessly blends folk, jazz, and art song into intimate, stirring music. Her latest album, Quietude, was released on January 9, 2026.

In Episode #264, Osi sits down with investigative journalist and author Benjamin Wallace to talk about Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious creator of Bitcoin who seemingly vanished from society. They unpack Ben’s 15-year journey chasing the truth, what we actually know today, and why Satoshi Nakamoto’s anonymity still matters.

In Episode #262, Osi is joined by author Alexander Douglas for a philosophical conversation on identity. Why are we obsessed with “finding ourselves”? What happens when the identity we’ve built for ourselves starts to fall apart? Is identity actually getting in the way of love, peace, and connection? They tackle these questions and more.Link to Against Identity: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/456203/against-identity-by-douglas-alexander/9780241648216Alexander Douglas is a senior lecturer in philosophy in the School of Philosophical, Anthropological, and Film Studies at the University of St Andrews, and the author of the recent book Against Identity: The Wisdom of Escaping the Self. His teaching and broader academic work are detailed on his university staff page, reflecting his wide-ranging engagement with the field. Douglas’s research centers on the philosophy of the human sciences, with a particular focus on how philosophical ideas about identity shape and illuminate our social interactions.