Robi Walters is an artist who, over the last decade, has become known for taking things that people throw away and breathing new life into them by turning them into stunning works of art.
His work is collected by some of the most famous names on the planet.
Now Robi is on a mission to breathe new life into something else - the art of conversation in his podcast series Wha Ya Chatta Bout.
He’ll be speaking to some amazing people along the way, like top Michelin star chef Tom Kerridge and BAFTA-winning comedian and presenter Mo Gilligan.
Wha Ya Chatta Bout is about rediscovering the art of listening and moving away from the same old boring questions. Taking the time to find out what happens when you sit, listen, and take the time to really get to know someone.
So if you want to chill a little and laugh a lot – listen to “Wha Ya Chatta Bout”, and let’s revive the art of great conversation.
Dive into the underworld of 1980s London as Robi chats with acid house icon Mark Moore in the final episode of the series. The S’Express star has seen it all, from being taken under Vivienne Westwood’s wing as a teenager, to charming his way into the gaffs of Johnny Rotten and Sid Vicious. Mark is a living encyclopaedia of subculture – come and have a flick through with Robi.
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7 May 2023
Mode 2
Mode 2 is a seminal graffiti artist who learned his craft in 1980s London, watching the medium grow from a word-of-mouth movement to a multi-billion-pound industry. As articulate with his words as he is with his spray can, he he reveals the inspiration behind the graffiti movement, while he and Robi explore the political and counter-cultural drivers behind the divisive form of artistic expression.
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30 Apr 2023
Kish Kash
Kish Kash is a hip-hop DJ and brand expert who may well be the UK’s largest collector of sneakers (or trainers to those in his native UK!). He is undoubtedly the most interesting man at any party. With his infectious enthusiasm, he and Robi dive into the world of collectibles and the forces that give them their value, as well as his plans to build his own cultural archive. An irresistible and bouncy journey through the underground scenes of acid and house, and the role in culture of the humble sneaker.
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23 Apr 2023
Adee Phelan
The bad boy of British hairdressing regales Robi with hilarious tales about his rags-to-riches life, while also being brutally candid about his ongoing battle with crippling depression. Adee Phelan chats with Robi about the highs of creating David Beckham’s infamous mohawk, to the lows of standing on the edge of a bridge every night contemplating jumping.
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16 Apr 2023
DJ Spoony
Garage pioneer and presenter DJ Spoony traces his roots from growing up in East London listening to pirate radio, to becoming a garage pioneer at Radio 1. The 52-year-old details the principles that have helped him retain a razor-like focus while avoiding the trappings and temptations of club culture.
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9 Apr 2023
Jake Panayiotou
Jake Panayiotou demonstrates the wit and charisma that made him a magnet for A-listers who flock to his exclusive members’ enclave The Wellington Club. The impresario tells Robi how it was a high-stakes poker game that helped him on his way to the top. Jake talks about the night Prince had everyone thrown out so he could party by himself, and how he helped get Elton John into rehab.
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2 Apr 2023
Mo Gilligan
Mo Gilligan settles in with Robi and takes him through the journey of ditching his religious first name and overcoming dyslexia on his way to the top. Despite his small-screen success, the BAFTA-winning comedian confesses he never wanted to be a TV presenter, explores what drives him, and explains why he will never succumb to the celebrity gravy train.
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26 Mar 2023
Rob Rinder
Judge Robert Rinder may be best known for brandishing a gavel on ITV, but he isn’t immune from the perils of online dating, as he tells Robi in a wide-ranging exchange. The star discloses that potential suitors often slide into his DMs… for legal advice! He also reveals why he’s always in the kitchen at dinner parties, and why TV chef James Martin won’t be inviting him back any time soon.
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23 Mar 2023
An Introduction to Wha Ya Chatta Bout with Robi Walters.
Robi Walters is an artist who, over the last decade, has become known for taking things that people throw away and breathing new life into them by turning them into stunning works of art.
His work is collected by some of the most famous names on the planet.
Now Robi is on a mission to breathe new life into something else - the art of conversation in his podcast series Wha Ya Chatta Bout.
He’ll be speaking to some amazing people along the way, like top Michelin star chef Tom
Kerridge and BAFTA-winning comedian and presenter Mo Gilligan.
Wha Ya Chatta Bout is about rediscovering the art of listening and moving away from the same old boring questions. Taking the time to find out what happens when you sit, listen, and take the time to really get to know someone.
So if you want to chill a little and laugh a lot – listen to “Wha Ya Chatta Bout”, and let’s revive the art of great conversation.
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