At 9:45 AM PT, Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and seven other occupants of a helicopter were killed after the helicopter crashed into a mountain side near Los Angeles, California. 

Chris and Tyler discuss Kobe's legacy off and on the court while also trying to come to terms with the tragedy and the lingering effects that remain.

On this episode of the Alternative Blacks podcast, Tyler and Chris take a look at the Houston Astros scandal and the history of cheating in the sport of baseball.

Chris and Tyler start off the episode like every other, with a nice cold one....

Beer: Flying Dog - Operation Breakfast: All-You-Can-Eat Coffee Vanilla Stout (Coffee Stout, 9.1% ABV, ): Inspired by all-you-can-eat breakfast, this beer has flavors of oatmeal, waffles, buttered toast, and café lattes with cocoa-vanilla whipped cream. 

As always we would like to thank Oakbrook Brewing Company for being our sponsor.

Gritty takes a shot at the Houston Astros:

https://www.tmz.com/2020/01/22/philadelphia-flyers-mascot-gritty-roasts-houston-astros-cheating-scandal/

A list of the Top 50 Cheaters in baseball history:

-https://bleacherreport.com/articles/622103-mlb-power-rankings-alex-rodriguez-and-the-top-50-cheaters-in-baseball-history#slide50

A Black history of Baseball:

https://ourgame.mlblogs.com/baseball-integration-timeline-b289bc04ca12

Make sure to check out or kickstarter to help send us to Fresh Fest Beer Fest: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alternativeblacks/alternative-blacks-go-to-fresh-fest-beer-fest

Stephan Thompson joins the Alternative Blacks for a generational episode! Stephan talks about life growing up as an alternative Black in the 70s.

On this episode Chris and Tyler, both born in 1993, sit down with an elder alternative Black, Stephan Thompson, born in 1966. Join them to hear the similarities and differences growing up biracial in two different time-periods. 

On this episode of the Alternative Blacks podcast they crack open Union Craft Brewing's Michele's Granola Porter, a collaboration with Baltimore-based Michele's Granola. This is a rich, deep, dark porter brewed with almonds and vanilla. 

As always, a special thanks to Oakbrook Brewing Company for being a day-one sponsor of the Alternative Blacks podcast!

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Chris and Tyler take a look ahead at the year 2020 and set their goals for the Alternative Blacks podcast.

On this episode of the Alternative Blacks podcast Chris and Tyler enjoy an IPA by Schaylor Brewing called Pineapple Express.

As always we are sponsored by the wonderful Oakbrook Brewing Company! Thank you for believing in our mission to help diversify the craft beer world!

If you would like to support the podcast make sure to check out our Patreon page to find out how!

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Chris and Tyler take a look back at some of their favorite beers, albums and, movies and television from the past decade. They discuss what it was like going to family functions as a bi-racial youth, and of course, crack open a cold one. 

On this episode we try another beer from our sponsor, Oakbrook Brewing Company, called Deppen Cream Ale: https://untappd.com/b/deppen-brewing-company-deppen-cream-ale/3565820

Chris' Albums of the Decade:

1. To Pimp a Butterfly - Kendrick Llamar: https://open.spotify.com/album/7ycBtnsMtyVbbwTfJwRjSP?si=RofGuZ24RWKdO0iFd0jxyQ
2. Good Kid M.A.A.D. City - Kendrick Llamar: https://open.spotify.com/album/3DGQ1iZ9XKUQxAUWjfC34w?si=uGFEpFT4RySjrGiKp52Q3g
3. My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy - Kanye West: https://open.spotify.com/album/20r762YmB5HeofjMCiPMLv?si=LuhT4oAmSOOpWAc35oJWsg
4. Drogas WAVE - Lupe Fiasco: https://open.spotify.com/album/2liBYuCYfW37CmNkub2BaH?si=pkmFr1dUTx2TWXxEUeFuKA

Tyler's Albums of the Decade:

1. 2014 Forest Hill Drive - J. Cole: https://open.spotify.com/album/7viNUmZZ8ztn2UB4XB3jIL?si=CsJkWSRrQlGHIQI7QB8nHw
2. Blurryface - Twenty One Pilots: https://open.spotify.com/album/3cQO7jp5S9qLBoIVtbkSM1?si=41Adf53HTrWBQkIvFThtCQ
3. Hamilton - Various Artists: https://open.spotify.com/album/1kCHru7uhxBUdzkm4gzRQc?si=TzWTm8dDQheS4UQdOzG5Ig

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Discussing a wide range of topics this episode, Chris and Tyler sit down with special guest Savannah Thorpe, another alternative black!

On this episode we taste Oakbrook Brewing Company's Cappuccino Tiramisu Stout, which we find just adorable.

Savannah is a college friend of Tyler. Politically involved and passionate about a wide range of topics, she is a loud, energetic and fascinating human being. Please check out the many versions of our dear friend Savannah Thorpe below.

Twitter Sav:

https://twitter.com/savthorpe?s=20

LinkedIn Sav:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/savannahthorpe

The Infamous Clarence Thomas Picture:

https://twitter.com/savthorpe/status/1172522080480444416

A special thank you to Oakbrook Brewing Company for sponsoring this episode. We are hosting a meetup at their brewery on Friday December 20th from 7-9PM. Make sure to join use for a great pint and great conversations.

• https://www.facebook.com/events/1043614402653880/

On this episode of the Alternative Blacks podcast, Chris and Tyler discuss the different types of constitutionalism and if the ideology itself is inherently racist.

Below are the articles that were mentioned in this episode of the Alternative Blacks podcast for your reference:

• https://www.heritage.org/the-constitution/commentary/what-the-constitution-really-says-about-race-and-slavery
• https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2015/09/how-the-constitution-was-indeed-pro-slavery/406288/
• https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomlindsay/2017/09/29/the-constitution-is-as-racist-as-the-flag-and-anthem-that-celebrate-it/#31eec96c2d88
• https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/constitutionalism/
• https://www.newsweek.com/constitution-white-racist-first-amendment-second-amendment-absolute-1396759

Special thank you to Oakbrook Brewing Company for sponsoring the episode. Make sure to check out Oakbrook Brewing Company open Tuesday-Sunday, located at 628 Park Ave, Reading, PA 19611.

On this episode we drank:

• White Russian Stout
  • https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/44633/320981/

No one man should have all this power. On this episode of the Alternative Blacks podcast, Chris and Tyler take a look at the music history of Kanye West. We enjoy Kickin Knowledge from Barrier Brewing as we kick back and discuss some of our favorite albums, songs and lyrics from Kanye West.

On this episode of the Alternative Blacks pod, Chris and Tyler look back at the past couple of episodes and reflect on the journey of Blacks in movies and television. Make sure to like us, review us, rate us and follow us on instagram!

It's the ROC! Chris and Tyler do a deep dive into the music career of the living rap legend Jay-Z.