MicahMcLeanTalks

Ricardo P Lloyd is a powerhouse within British Entertainment. His podcast 'My Name is Ricardo P Lloyd' was regarded as one of the best political podcasts of the year by The Times. Aside from this, he is being mentored by some of the biggest names in Hollywood including Whoopi Goldberg, Mark Rylance and met the likes of Sir Lenny Henry. In this podcast we tackle all of the issues aspiring Black actors, podcasts and TV presenters want to hear during this interview. Contents 0:00 - 5:00 - Early Life, Identifying his Gifting in Acting, Being Spotted by The BBC and the Award Winning Podcast My Name is Ricardo P Lloyd. 5:01 - 9:00 - Barriers for Black Actors, Article for the Independent on Stereotypes Black People Face in the Industry, Action Being Taken to Stop Young Black Actors cast in Gang Related Roles 9:01 - 15:00 - Importance of Representation, Being Listed on The Voice Newspaper's Top Twenty in Business, Culture and Sport, Playing John Smythe, Celebrating the Contribution of Black People in World War 2, Favourite Film Genre's, Being Mentored by Naomi Harris and Hollywood A-lister's, Driving Force Behind Ricardo's Career, and Desire to Inspire the Next Generation of Black Actors 15:01 - 21:50 - Mental Health and Mental Health Awareness, Upcoming BBC Comedy Project, Projects for 2023/2024, How to Connect with Ricardo, Closing Comments and End Credits