Chris and Tyler take a look at the importance of representation in all spaces.

On this episode of the Alternative Blacks podcast, Chris & Tyler crack open a few beers and play the sample game. Afterwards they transition into news updates then discuss the topic of representation and why it is important in ALL spaces.

Links:

• Nikesha Elisa Williams TedTalk
• What Are Hops?
• Beer Fundamentals: What are Hops?
• Huff Post - What Are Hops?

Ahmaud Arbery video reflection, Sample Game, and a review of See You Yesterday.

Thank you Oakbrook Brewing Company for supporting the show!

On this episode of the Alternative Blacks Podcast, we take a look at the timeline of the Ahmaud Arbery murder.

Tyler puts Chris in the hot seat of the Sample Game!

Tyler and Chris then take a look at the 2019 film by Stefon Bristol, See You Yesterday, that was produced by Spike Lee. They discuss the importance of representation in STEM programming, the over policing of minority communities, Blacks in science fiction, and more.

Links to referenced articles:

• Ahmaud Arbery Timeline -Time: https://time.com/5832731/ahmaud-arbery-shooting-georgia-murder/
• See You Yesterday -IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8743064/
• Film Review -The Verge: https://www.theverge.com/2019/5/9/18534579/see-you-yesterday-film-review-time-travel-stefon-bristol-spike-lee-tribeca-netflix-2019
• Emantic Fitzgerald Bradford Police Shooting -Vox: https://www.vox.com/identities/2018/11/26/18112434/emantic-fitzgerald-bradford-police-shooting-alabama
• Spike Lee on See You Yesterday Short -Vice: https://www.vice.com/en_ca/article/nea7kx/spike-lee-hated-this-directors-short-but-produced-his-netflix-feature-film
• A Guide to Fantasy and Science Fiction Made for Black People -The Root: https://www.theroot.com/a-guide-to-fantasy-and-science-fiction-made-for-black-p-1820396166

Chris and Tyler take a look at troubling news, play the sample game and, go toe-to-toe in a challenge!

Thank you to Oakbrook Brewing Company for being a day one sponsor of the show. They are doing their part amidst the coronavirus pandemic by offering take-out and delivery services. Make sure to check them out here!

The first piece of news discussed is the murder of a black jogger, Ahmaud Arbery, who was run down and murdered in Georgia. Check out the article here.

Secondly in California, 14-year old, Elijah Tufono, was beaten by a police officer for the purchase of a tobacco product. Check out the article here.

If you follow us on Instagram, you have seen Chris & Tyler go toe-to-toe with several beer challenges. Hear why they selected their beers and breweries.

Make sure to tune in live every Thursday at 7pm ET on Instagram to watch the discussion before it's released as a podcast episode!

Chris and Tyler play a quick round of the sample game, discuss the origin of the ever-popular IPA, talk about the Willie Lynch letter, and take a look at the controversy around #blackAF.

On this episode of the Alternative Blacks podcast, Chris and Tyler briefly discuss the origin of the IPA. 

After playing a brief round or two of the sample game they transition into a look at the Willie Lynch letter/speech.

Chris and Tyler then take a look at the new Netflix show by Kenya Barris, #blackAF, and discuss their immediate reaction to the b(l)acklash towards the show, Kenya Barris and Rashida Jones. 

The Alternative Blacks were also guests on the show Brewsing Banter Podcast so make sure to check their podcast out [the guest appearance will be featured on the April 28th episode].

Tyler also made a guest appearance on DearRDG to discuss #blackAF further and get different perspectives on the show.

Also checkout an engaging conversation about #blackAF from the Grapevine.

As always we want to thank Oakbrook Brewing Company for their continued support!

Music samples, Instacart, School Daze, and Spike Lee. Chris Kissinger and Tyler Washington go live on Instagram once again. 

The corona virus continues to leave its mark. Make sure to follow the CDC guidelines to keep yourself, your loved ones, and everybody else safe.

On this episode of the Alternative Blacks podcast, Tyler challenges Chris to the sample game once again. Chris and Tyler also discuss some of the different delivery services out there to help prevent the need to leave the house and the different issues that exist with those services. The main topic however is the Spike Lee classic, School Daze. Rarely is there a movie that Chris has seen that Tyler hasn't, but in this case Tyler had to do some homework. From the Divine 9 to colorism and beyond, Chris and Tyler break down School Daze and reflect on the movie. 

As always we want to give a shout out to our sponsor Oakbrook Brewing Company. They are holding down the community with take out food and growler fill services. Make sure to support your local businesses. 

And the Alternative Blacks will be going live on instagram, every Thursday at 7pm ET for as long as this pandemic lasts. Make sure to follow them here so you never miss out!

Carol is a murderer, the sample game, and Chris and Tyler's approach to trying new beer. What's not to love about this episode?

Chris and Tyler are going live during the coronavirus pandemic every Thursday at 7pm ET on instagram. Make sure to follow us @alternativeblackspod and to tune in to our live shows to become part of the action. We are answering questions in the comment section and encourage you to be part of the show.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Chris and Tyler decided to practice social distancing and record the podcast live on Instagram. This will be a new weekly series.

On this episode of the Alternative Blacks podcast, Chris and Tyler discuss the COVID-19 issue and what they are doing to help flatten the curve. While social media may flood you with an overwhelming amount of information, some true, some false, it is always better to go a reputable and reliable source. Below are two links to the CDC website that show the cases in the U.S. and How to Protect Yourself.

• Cases in the U.S.
• How to Protect Yourself

As always we would like to thank Oakbrook Brewing for being our main sponsor. They are still doing takeout and growler fills so make sure you grab a growler to enjoy while you listen to the podcast every Thursday at 7PM EST on Instagram live!

We have also launched our online store for a limited time only so make sure to grab some swag.

Chris and Tyler sit back and reflect on all that has happened with the Alternative Blacks podcast during its first year.

On March 18th, 2019 the Alternative Blacks podcast released its first episode on SoundCloud. Now, a year later we are on all major podcast platforms and are WAY ahead of where we thought we would be. The support, inspiration and welcoming into the craft beer and the podcast communities has been nothing short of incredible. 

We will continue to do our best to deliver episodes every other week that touch upon craft beer, diversity and inclusion, growing up biracial, music, media, sports and everything in between. 

Oakbrook Brewing Company has been an incredible sponsor and without them we would not have a Patreon account [which you can subscribe to because we will be delivering some major content strictly on that platform as well]. 

This next year we promise more guests and a couple events [if the covid-19 ever lets us back out the house].

Make sure you stay-tuned to the excitement, good-times and good beers.

We are still running our Kickstarter campaign and could use your support now more than ever!

Chris and Tyler take a look at the complex topic of code-switching. From dictionary definitions, to workplace environments and dealing with code-switching as bi-racial individuals, they attempt to tackle the whole issue. 

But, before we drop all of the links, here is a look at this episode's featured beer.

• Jack Abbey's Eis Maker barley wine
  • Eis is the German word for Ice.  A former distillation process in making Eis Beer would be to freeze it, remove the ice, and collect what remained.
    While today’s beer, like Eis Maker, is no longer produced this way, it is used as a connotation that the beer is very strong.
    You will find this Eis Bock to be sweet, malty and boozy with notes of raisin, dark fruit and similar profile of a barley wine.

What is code-switching?

• Dictionary definition:
  • Linguistics. the alternating or mixed use of two or more languages, especially within the same discourse:
  • Sociolinguistics. the use of one dialect, register, accent, or language variety over another, depending on social or cultural context, to project a specific identity:
  • the modifying of one's behavior, appearance, etc., to adapt to different sociocultural norms

Covering code-switching is no small task, so although we weren't able to discuss every aspect we are able to provide a couple of our favorite reads on the subject.

Code Switching: the practice of alternating between two or more languages or varieties of language in conversation. The listed articles do not reflect the views of the members of the Alternative Blacks podcast but are simply articles we found during our research.

• Racial Equity Tool
• How Code-Switching is Turning Black People into Method Actors
• The Cost of Code-Switching - Chandra Arthur
• Code Switch Podcast
• Black and Bi-racial American Wouldn't need to Code-Switch if we Lived in a Post-Racial Society
• Sorry to Bother You - White Voice Code-Switching
• Sorry to Bother You - Code Switching
• 5 Reasons Why People Code-Switch
• People of Color Talk about the Times they Code-Switched

As always we would like to thank our sponsor, Oakbrook Brewing Company. If you find yourself in the mood for a great craft beer make sure to check out Oakbrook Brewing if you haven’t already. Located at 628 Park Ave Reading, PA. Oakbrook provides a beerhall style environment in the old Oakbrook Fire Company. Open Tuesday-Sunday, Oakbrook Brewing Company has games, movie nights,

Marquise Richards joins Chris Kissinger and Tyler Washington on this episode of the Alternative Blacks podcast to discuss performative Blackness

As always we would like to begin by thanking our main sponsor, Oakbrook Brewing.

Marquise Richards is a Black male educator, pubic speaker, social media & content strategist, host of the DearRDG podcast and host of the podcast, This American Negro. Marquise was also raised in Reading but now lives in Philadelphia. 

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On this episode we cracked open Elder Pine Brewing's Treemeister.

• Smooth & resinous. Huge notes of peach, passionfruit and pine sap.
• Elder Pine is the embodiment of their creative spirit. It is their passionate pursuit of better beer. Built on their family farm, they brew, and they blend, focusing on classic styles with a modern twist. They are committed to quality and excellence and pay homage to the pioneers before them by honoring purity in their ingredients and integrity in their methods. Their beer is ever evolving but rooted in tradition and their community. Who are they? George, Paul, David, and Andrew. Two brewers and two brothers.  Friends and family. Musicians, artists, engineers, and chemists. But most importantly, beer lovers. Join them on their journey.

Thank you to all of those who support us through Patreon! If you do not already click here!

We also would like to thank all of those who have supported us so far with our Kickstarter campaign, The Alternative Blacks go to Fresh Fest Beer Fest. To help us on our journey click here!

Until next time, peace!