The New Abnormal
#TheNewAbnormal podcast (which has over 250,000 downloads) focuses on understanding today and anticipating the future. Discussing these subjects via the stories and viewpoints of my guests has led to some fascinating conversations with activists, creatives, writers, philosophers, strategists, psychologists, lecturers, futurists, etc. Re: my bio, I'm a strategist, author and public speaker. My first book went to No1 in the business charts, whilst my second was shortlisted for the 'Business Book of the Year' Awards. ('The New Abnormal' is bought to you in partnership with The Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies, a global leader in applying futures studies to solve strategic challenges, helping clients to be #FuturesReady.) So, we hope you enjoy listening to the series! Please note that the podcast was set up during the early days of Covid, and is divided into Series One [2020-21] Series Two [2022] Series Three [2023] Series Four [2024]. All rights reserved. #TheNewAbnormal podcast series © Sean Pillot de Chenecey 2020
The New Abnormal
Wyn Baptiste 'The System isn't broken, it was built that way...'
Series Two
In this reposted episode of 'The New Abnormal' I interviewed the filmmaker, broadcast journalist and presenter Wyn Baptiste. He's currently senior producer of the hugely successful TV drama 'MTV Shuga' which, for anyone not in the know, is essentially an entertainment show with a message aimed at young people; with the action set in Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Cote D'Ivoire and most recently in India.
He's made films on the Grenfell Tower disaster, EU Referendum, California Drought, HIV in Nigeria, Mental Health in Britain, International Corruption, The Queen, and Notting Hill Carnival. Wyn has also made documentaries for MTV, BBC and The Economist, along with campaign films for senior political figures. Prior to the above, he was a journalist at the BBC for several years.
During this interview, we discuss a wide array of subjects, ranging from the social/cultural history of the Carnival, to the appalling tragedy of Grenfell, issues relating to social trust vs the pandemic, and the future for activism. All this being set in a time where, as we recorded the podcast, #BLM demonstrations were taking place regarding the death of George Floyd and statues were being toppled in the US and UK. And in the context of this series, we also discuss the types of responses from brands that are required, along with those that are not...