Best Dr Charles Nichols Podcasts (2025)

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George C. Wolfe on Desperation and Desire in His “Gypsy” 25:43

7d ago25:43

25:43

For Tony-winning playwright and theater director George C. Wolfe, the “landscape of America is rich and complicated and messy.” He takes the greatest joy in putting that messiness on the Broadway stage. This time, he’s directing the Broadway revival of “Gypsy,” widely considered the best of the Golden Age musicals. Alongside the show’s lead actor A…

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Daveed Diggs Takes on Cyberpunk Rap 26:00

1M ago26:00

26:00

You might know rapper and actor Daveed Diggs from his performances in Broadway’s “Hamilton” or 2024’s “Nickel Boys.” But he is also one-third of the hip-hop group clipping. Known for their love of genre storytelling, the group’s new album “Dead Channel Sky” is not their first foray into science fiction. Along with William Hutson and Jonathan Snipes…

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Lucy Dacus Makes Her First Love Songs 24:37

2M ago24:37

24:37

Singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus has been building up to this moment her entire career. With her new album, “Forever Is a Feeling,” she is ready to write about love. Coming off the heels of a Grammy Award-winning run with her supergroup, boygenius, Dacus has signed a major label contract with Geffen for her solo work. In this episode, Lucy Dacus talks …

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Alicia Graf Mack on Honoring the Past and Future of Dance 32:11

3M ago32:11

32:11

Alicia Graf Mack has been entrusted with carrying the torch of ballet and modern dance into the future. As a dancer, she has battled through adversity to perform alongside artists like Beyoncé, John Legend and Andre 3000. As a teacher, she has helped bridge the past into the future, educating new generations of students. In this episode, Alicia Gra…

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Min Jin Lee Revisits the Decades It Took To Write “Pachinko” 38:46

6M ago38:46

38:46

Author Min Jin Lee talks to us about the power of the social novel. Her epic historical fiction novel, “Pachinko,” is frequently cited as one of the best books of the 21st century. Lee’s exploration of the immigrant experience, identity and empathy has a timeless quality that feels as relevant as ever in our current moment. In this episode, Min Jin…

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Michael Urie Finds Laughs in the Balcony and the Front Row 36:22

7M ago36:22

36:22

Actor Michael Urie is a breath of fresh air. He talks to us about his journey in acting from the suburbs of Dallas, Texas to the Broadway stage. It was an unlikely path filled with generous doses of hard work, talent and passion. Urie explains how he first fell in love with musical comedies and how it changed everything for him. Even if you’ve neve…

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Conor Oberst Finds His Purpose in Process 31:20

8M ago31:20

31:20

Singer-songwriter Conor Oberst talks to us about the joy of making music. He describes his music and artistic mission as both a “release of negative feelings” and “a way to rejoice.” With their new album, “Five Dice, All Threes,” Oberst’s work with his band Bright Eyes is as emotionally expressive as ever. He breaks down the collaborative process b…

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Taffy Brodesser-Akner Defends the Trauma Plot 38:59

8M ago38:59

38:59

Writer Taffy Brodesser-Akner jokes that “family is a chronic condition,” but eventually, we all figure out that we are lucky to have it. She talks to us about this theme in her newest novel and its sprawling exploration of how a Jewish family from Long Island contends with their own intense intergenerational trauma by simply surviving together. It’…

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Minnie Driver’s Path to the Throne 32:44

9M ago32:44

32:44

Actor Minnie Driver talks to us about how she took on the role of one of the most powerful women in history. In the Starz series, “The Serpent Queen,” she plays Queen Elizabeth I, who reigned over England and Ireland for nearly 45 years in the 16th and 17th centuries. It’s a role that demands a larger than life presence, and Driver explains how she…

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Annie Baker Shifts From Stage to Screen 33:02

9M ago33:02

33:02

Annie Baker talks to us about her directorial debut, “Janet Planet.” Her film explores the intimate relationship between a single mother and her daughter told over a long and hot summer break in Western Massachusetts. Baker shares her “intuitive” approach to making the film and the ways in which her work defies easy categorization. She also talks a…

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Jewel Finds Healing in Music and Art 40:22

10M ago40:22

40:22

Singer-songwriter Jewel talks to us about her love of learning and the joy of making art across multiple disciplines. She recounts her journey navigating a traumatic childhood and channeling its challenges into better understanding herself. She reminds us that “trauma does change us, but we get to choose how it changes us.” Jewel talks about how th…

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt Can Do That Genre Too! 40:42

10M ago40:42

40:42

Joseph Gordon-Levitt talks to us about the vast “spectrum of realism” in his line of work. He might be one of the most adaptable actors working today. Whether it’s the recently released Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, Lincoln, 3rd Rock From the Sun, The Dark Knight Rises, Mysterious Skin, 500 Days of Summer, or one of the dozens of other projects he’s s…

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Here's a quick preview of our new season! 0:58

11M ago0:58

0:58

We're back! Our first new episode drops Thursday, July 25th, and every other Thursday after that. First up: Joseph Gordon-Levitt talks with us about his creative process as an actor who is able to mold himself to any and all film genres, including this month's new film, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. How do the world’s finest artists – from actors to m…

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From The Plot Thickens: Decoding John Ford 50:41

11M ago50:41

50:41

We’re sharing a bonus episode from our friends at The Plot Thickens, a podcast from TCM about movies and the people who make them. Their new season is all about John Ford, the most influential filmmaker in cinema history. In this episode, we’re exploring Ford’s early days, when he rose to fame by being one of the most reckless, independent director…

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Ling Ma on Imploding the Immigrant Narrative 28:10

2y ago28:10

28:10

Novelist Ling Ma doesn’t shy away from taking risks with her writing. Her 2018 debut novel, “Severance,” is an apocalyptic satire that won the Kirkus Prize for Fiction and squarely put her on the map as an exciting, off-beat new writer. With her newest collection, “Bliss Montage,” Ma has turned her attention to the short story format. The collectio…

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Viet Thanh Nguyen on the Ghosts that Haunt our Cultural Past (Replay) 37:55

2y ago37:55

37:55

It’s been announced! Writer Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “The Sympathizer” (2015) is now getting the prestige TV treatment on HBO’s newly rebranded Max streaming service. To celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we revisit our interview with Nguyen. In it, he talks about not just “The Sympathizer,” but ab…

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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Searches for Truth Through Acting 19:34

2y ago19:34

19:34

Actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is one of the busiest people in Hollywood. His recent films include “Aquaman,” “The Matrix Resurrections,” “Ambulance,” and “Candyman.” But most recently, he made his Broadway debut in "Topdog/Underdog." In this episode, Abdul-Mateen II gives a masterclass on his acting process. The graduate of the Yale School of Drama d…

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Kelly Reichardt Breaks Down Her Filmmaking Process Behind "Showing Up" 27:18

2y ago27:18

27:18

In her eighth feature film, “Showing Up,” Kelly Reichardt takes pleasure in thinking about “life on the level outside of commerce.” Her films often explore working-class characters living life on the margins. Movies like “First Cow,” “Certain Women,” “Wendy and Lucy,” and “Old Joy” have established Reichardt as one of the most fiercely independent …

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Jennifer Egan Writes to Experience a Life Outside Her Own 30:08

2y ago30:08

30:08

A compelling novel can transport us into worlds unknown. Novelist Jennifer Egan has mastered this inventiveness of fiction with her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, "A Visit from the Goon Squad," and in her newest book,"The Candy House." In this episode, Egan breaks down her writing process behind "Lulu the Spy, 2032," a chapter from "The Candy House.…

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Al Nelson’s Sound Design Journey From “Jurassic Park” To “Top Gun: Maverick” 31:14

2y ago31:14

31:14

“Top Gun: Maverick” is filled with booming jet engines and layered sonic storytelling. Since this publication, it won the award for Best Sound at the Oscars, largely due to the work of Al Nelson, sound designer and supervising sound editor at Skywalker Sound. Hear how he and his team spent time on aircraft carriers to capture the film’s iconic soun…

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Jason Kim Goes Inside the World of K-pop 25:51

2+ y ago25:51

25:51

K-pop is a genre full of catchy music and elaborate choreography. It’s a natural fit for the Broadway stage. As a lifelong fan of K-pop, writer Jason Kim (“Girls,” “Barry,” and “Divorce”) was interested in the personal lives of the global superstars from Korean pop bands like BTS and BLACKPINK. How do these artists deal with the pressure of making …

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Ruth E. Carter Designs Costumes to Stand the Test of Time 29:26

2+ y ago29:26

29:26

What does it mean to create futuristic costumes from the past? Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter’s Afrofuturistic designs imagine the fictional African nation of Wakanda without the influence of colonialism. In “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” she takes this theory to another imagined world that draws on Mesoamerican history. In this e…

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101. Tyre Nichols: We Still Processing w/ Bartholomew Jones, Dr. Justin Dodson, Dr. Charles McKinney, and Brennan Steele 1:04:32

2+ y ago1:04:32

1:04:32

For this bonus episode Darius is joined by a panel of Black men who currently live in Memphis to openly process Tyre Nichols's murder. Darius is joined by: Cxffee Black's Bartholomew Jones, Navigating Courage's Dr. Dodson, Rhodes College's Africana Studies Chair Dr. Charles McKinney, and Breathe Brotha's Brennan Steele. Dr. McKinney's Recommendatio…

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100. Contentment in Singleness w/ Jada Bates 34:39

2+ y ago34:39

34:39

Darius and Ryon open the episode celebrating and reflecting on 100 podcast episodes! They are then joined by Jada Bates to have an intentional conversation on being content in singleness and ways that language towards single people could potentially be presumptuous. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrlv... For All Things Uncon…

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John Waters on the Fine Art of Bad Taste 20:32

2+ y ago20:32

20:32

John Waters loves to break the rules and make you laugh along the way. The iconoclast has been doing just that over the past six decades with provocative and perverse films like “Pink Flamingos,” “Hairspray,” and “Female Trouble.” Now enshrined as the king of transgressive cinema, Waters is taking on new challenges with his talents. In this episode…

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99. Memphis Kulture w/ Le Marquee La Flora 43:30

2+ y ago43:30

43:30

Memphis Kulture founder, Le Marquee La Flora, joins the pod to talk about his clothing line as well as his nonprofit. He also talks about music, adoption, his life and so much more. Buy Memphis Kulture merch here: https://memphiskulture.myshopify.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE POD ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrlvTVI85LFiU0XU_en26rg For All …

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John David Washington Explores his Past for his Broadway Debut 32:33

2+ y ago32:33

32:33

Actor John David Washington loves to talk about his craft. The star of films like “BlacKkKlansman,” “Tenet” and “Amsterdam” has now set his sights on Broadway with August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson.” Performing for the stage requires a different skill set from acting for film, and in this episode, Washington describes the intensive process he under…

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98. Is It Harmful To Not Attend Church? 36:17

2+ y ago36:17

36:17

Darius & Ryon discuss if it’s harmful to not attend church. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrlvTVI85LFiU0XU_en26rg For All Things Unconformed Podcast: https://www.linktr.ee/UnconformedPodcast

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Deconstruct Everything Feature: When I Deconstructed From White Evangelistic Culture 58:02

2+ y ago58:02

58:02

Darius converses with Deconstruct Everythinghost, Carlos Fernandez, about his deconstruction journey. Carlos is someone who’s deconstruction journey led him outside of the faith which makes for an intriguing convo. Song at the end of the episode: Deconstruction by Lecrae To listen to the Unconformed Podcast episode on deconstruction: https://anchor…

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97. Gaslighting, Elon's Twitter, Kyrie, Brittney Griner, and Lecrae: EOY Reflections 49:56

2+ y ago49:56

49:56

As we head into a new year Darius and Ryon discuss their annual top observations of the year. They discuss the word gaslighting, Elon and Twitter, Kyrie Irving, Brittany Griner, the Black vote, Lecrae, and MORE. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrlvTVI85LFiU0XU_en26rgFor All Things Unconformed Podcast: https://www.linktr.ee/Un…

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One more short scene from the life of Buffy Sainte-Marie 4:45

2+ y ago4:45

4:45

Buffy Sainte-Marie is one of the most prolific singer-songwriters of the past century. For 60 years her music has quietly reverberated throughout pop culture, and provided a touchstone for Indigenous resistance. Buffy is a five-part series from CBC Podcasts hosted by Mohawk and Tuscarora writer Falen Johnson and explores how Buffy’s life and legacy…

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96: Is Deion Sanders A Sellout?: Entitled or Justified 43:57

2+ y ago43:57

43:57

Darius and Ryon discuss the topic of Deion Sanders leaving Jackson State University for Colorado. They discuss the question of whether the anger/validation is justified or a sense of entitlement.SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrlvTVI85LFiU0XU_en26rgFor All Things Unconformed Podcast: https://www.linktr.ee/UnconformedPodcast…

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New season of American Masters: Creative Spark! 2:42

2+ y ago2:42

2:42

How do the world’s finest artists – from actors to musicians and beyond – create work that moves audiences? What challenges do they overcome in their creative process? American Masters: Creative Spark explores what makes a master by interviewing diverse artists and cultural icons from the worlds of music, comedy, poetry, film, and more in a new sea…

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95. Wakanda Forever 49:26

2+ y ago49:26

49:26

Darius and Ryon reflect on, rate, and talk about themes in Black Panther II: Wakanda Forver. This episode was recorded November 17, 2022. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrlvTVI85LFiU0XU_en26rg For All Things Unconformed Podcast: https://www.linktr.ee/UnconformedPodcast

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94. Justin Giboney: Law & Order vs Criminal Justice Reform & Midterm Elections 32:52

2+ y ago32:52

32:52

AND Campaign founder and Church Politics Cohost, Justin Giboney, joins the podcast on how Christians should respond to the idea of law & order vs criminal justice reform as well as sharing his thoughts on the midterm elections. To find out more about the and campaign, visit https://andcampaign.org SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/chann…

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93. Woman King w/ Laura Kebede 44:46

2+ y ago44:46

44:46

Ryon is joined on the pod by all around superstar, Laura Kebede, to discuss Woman King. They give a review of the movie as well as their reflections and themes that they saw in the movie. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrlvTVI85LFiU0XU_en26rg For All Things Unconformed Podcast: https://www.linktr.ee/UnconformedPodcast…

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How Buffy Sainte-Marie Made Her Most Triumphant Song Yet 23:45

2+ y ago23:45

23:45

Buffy Sainte-Marie, a Cree musician, artist and activist, has always been ahead of the pack. For six decades, she has fought for Indigenous rights and visibility through her work. She spoke out against the Vietnam War with her song “Universal Soldier,” foresaw the opioid crisis with the eerily prescient “Cod’ine,” and wrote iconic love songs like “…

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92. Money & Morals: How Much A Dolla Cost 39:15

2+ y ago39:15

39:15

Darius and Ryon have a conversation about money and morals using LIV Golf as the example. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrlvTVI85LFiU0XU_en26rg For All Things Unconformed Podcast: https://www.linktr.ee/UnconformedPodcast

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91. Talking About Human Trafficking w/ Whitney Trotter 48:24

2+ y ago48:24

48:24

Whitney joins the podcast to talk about human trafficking, signs of identifying trafficking, the why behind the church’s negligence, and practical things you can do to help fight trafficking. For more info about Whitney Trotter: https://whitneytrotter.com/ Upcoming FREE 5K (11/12/22): https://raceroster.com/events/2022/63... Websites Mentioned: htt…

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90. Cross Gender Relationships: Matt Chandler & The Billy Graham Rule in 2022 35:36

2+ y ago35:36

35:36

Darius and Ryon have a conversation about the "Billy Graham Rule" and the practicality (or lack thereof) of following that rule in 2022. They use Matt Chandler's alleged reason for his forced sabbatical as an example of the application of the rule. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrlvTVI85LFiU0XU_en26rgFor All Things Unconfor…

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89. Traveling Tips & Hacks w/ the DeVaugns 45:01

2+ y ago45:01

45:01

Darius and Ryon are joined by Avery & Tabitha DeVaughn to talk about traveling tips, hacks, best experiences, worst experiences, and their experiences being Black and traveling. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrlvTVI85LFiU0XU_en26rg For All Things Unconformed Podcast: https://www.linktr.ee/UnconformedPodcast…

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88. Celebrity Pastors, Megachurches, and NDAs #HonkforJesus 47:00

2+ y ago47:00

47:00

Darius and Ryon used the movie "Honk for Jesus: Save Your Soul" as a guide to discuss if it's problematic to have celebrity pastors, megachurches, and nondisclosure agreements in a church. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrlvTVI85LFiU0XU_en26rg For All Things Unconformed Podcast: https://www.linktr.ee/UnconformedPodcast…

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87. The Top 5 Albums of 2022 w/ Geremy Davis 18:18

2+ y ago18:18

18:18

In part of our episode on faith and music, we continue our conversation with Geremy Davis in discussing the top 5 albums of 2022. Let us know what y'all think! Follow Geremy on all socials @gday85 SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrlvTVI85LFiU0XU_en26rg For All Things Unconformed Podcast: https://www.linktr.ee/UnconformedPodca…

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86. Faith & Mainstream Music? w/ Geremy Davis 41:17

2+ y ago41:17

41:17

Today we're joined by former NFL Player and current content creator Geremy Davis. We chop it up about the topic of Christians listening to music that isn't traditional "worship music". Follow Geremy on all socials @gday85 SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrlvTVI85LFiU0XU_en26rg For All Things Unconformed Podcast: https://www.l…

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85. SEASON 6 PREMIERE: The Rise of Lonely Single Men 46:35

2+ y ago46:35

46:35

Darius and Ryon kick off Season 6(!) with a brief check in and they discuss an article titled "The Rise of Lonely Singe Men". They discuss if there's any validity to this claim and who party (or parties may deserve some blame). They wrap up this episode discussing how it may be comparable and relatable in Christian spaces. Lonely Single Men article…

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BONUS: NFL Favorites, Sleepers & Pretenders w/ Geremy Davis 19:04

2+ y ago19:04

19:04

For this bonus episode we talked with former NFL player and Obedience Over Religion founder, Geremy Davis. We talked about this upcoming season's favorites, sleepers, and pretenders. For more Geremy Davis Content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7PFVm4J6D_lGhrwlRKT-Jw SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrlvTVI85LFiU0XU_en26rg …

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STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS: Is it fair/enough??? 45:51

3y ago45:51

45:51

Darius and Ryon join for a bonus episode discussing student loan forgiveness and if it's fair or enough. They end the episode discussing what's they would do to make college more affordable and have students graduate without debt. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrlvTVI85LFiU0XU_en26rg For All Things Unconformed Podcast: http…

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82. Reading Black Books w/ Claude Atcho 46:06

3y ago46:06

46:06

For the season finale, Claude Atcho drops by to discuss his new book "Reading Black Books". He also talks about Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, Drake, and the reflection that he recently wrote on Kendrick Lamar's new album. Purchase Reading Black Books: https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Black-Books-American-Literature/dp/1587435292/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=read…

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81. Abortion, Poverty, Healthcare: Are Black Ppl Going Extinct w/ Cherilyn Holloway 41:08

3y ago41:08

41:08

In this episode we we talk with Cherilyn Holloway about abortion, poverty, and healthcare and how those things could consequentially lead to the extinction of Black people. NOTE: *This episode was recorded on April 19th so no questions about the potential overturning of Roe v Wade were asked in relation to abortion.* For all things Cherilyn Hollowa…

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80. Social Media & Marriage, Singleness, and More w/ Corban and Maisha Stone 42:04

3y ago42:04

42:04

Maisha and Corban Stone stops by to chop it up about their relationship, their podcast, and what dating and marriage looks like in 2022. They follow up by discussing what's on their playlist. For Sparks with the Stones Podcast: https://www.anchor.fm/maisha-stone SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrlvTVI85LFiU0XU_en26rgFor All T…

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