DearRDG

By DearRDG

What's DearRDG about?

Hosted by Marquise Richards, Marie Sykes, Brianna Tyson, & Dayquan Williams, Dear Reading is a podcast that highlights how Reading has shaped us while also discussing pop cultures & news. We're looking to promote local businesses & artists.

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DearRDG episodes:

05.17.2021
Berks County Prison: The Impact on Family and Self (ft. Nehemiah Davis)
We are joined by Nehemiah Davis. He talks about Berks County Prison (BCP) and how his experience there has impacted his family, what it was like during COVID, and being motivated to never go back. Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Marie Sykes (@sykesmvrie_) Shenaye VanWyngarden...
05.02.2021
Robin Costenbader-Jacobson: Leadership, Public Accountability, and Social Media Use
DearRDG Episode 91 will cover Robin Constenbader-Jacobson's comments on Facebook, discourse with the Reading School Board, and discuss what leadership is supposed to look like. ----- Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Marie Sykes (@sykesmvrie_) Shenaye VanWyngarden (@amusingNay) KJ Boston (@KJay_10) Christy Goicochea (@DoItWithColor) (@OkayChristy) Ruby Mora (@_RubyMora on Twitter)...
04.29.2021
Music Is Passion - MIP Family: Our Year, Vol. 1
DearRDG is joined by the artists of Music Is Passion Records to discuss their artistry and putting our their first collaborative album entitled "MIP Family: Our Year: Vol. 1." Follow the artists: Jarrod - Twitter: @mipjrod, IG: @mipjrod John - Twitter/IG:...
04.26.2021
Chauvin Verdict, Anti-Blackness in Schools, Abolition, and Setting Boundaries
Episode 90. Your favorite hosts discuss the Derek Chauvin being found guilty on all three accounts, but have a larger conversation around how Black kids and people engage in dealing with state sanctioned violence. We discuss Adam Toledo and Ma'Khia...
04.19.2021
Diddy, Daunte Wright, DMX, and Addiction
DearRDG 89 is where the hosts cover Diddy and his letter to corporate America, the murder of Daunte Wright, DMX, and an extended conversation surrounding addiction in our communities and how we view drugs. KJ debuts as the co-host for...
04.12.2021
How to DeClutter Your Mental Space
DearRDG 88 - Marquise and Marie just chop it up on the podcast with a simple conversation regarding their mental health and provide some quick COVID-19 Updates on where they have been. This is a light-hearted episode and listen. We...
04.01.2021
Priscilla Campos For Magisterial District Judge
Priscilla Campos is running for District Judge in Reading, PA. Get to know more about her and what she stands for. Learn more about Priscilla Campos Here: https://www.judgepcampos.com/home Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/judgepcampos/ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/judgepcampos/ Follow DearRDG on all socials: View All of Our Content: linktr.ee/DearRDG Twitter: www.twitter.com/DearRDG Facebook:...
03.25.2021
Wesley Butler for City Council - District 4
Wesley Butler returns to DearRDG to discuss his push to be on City Council. In this interview, he talks about his platform, what inspired him to get into this, and then what he hopes to achieve when he gets into...
03.22.2021
Columbia University, a Revolutionary Stimulus Bill, and BLM Scandal
On DearRDG 87, DearRDG is covering Columbia University's decision to have six (6) different graduation ceremonies and how we feel about it. Van brings up the conversation surrounding the stimulus bill that will help parents and families. Marquise decides to...
03.15.2021
Meghan Markle & Oprah, Mask Mandate in Texas, Vaccines, and GRAMMYs
DearRDG 86 - Marquise, Christy, Marie, and Ruby discuss a racist attack in Texas, Mexicans getting threatened with ICE, Meghan Markle's interview with Oprah, Vaccines are available in the city of Reading, and are we still acknowledging the GRAMMYs? -------------------------------- Word On...
02.22.2021
Auxiliary Policing Program, Gun Violence, and Finding Balance
DearRDG 85. Marquise and Marie discuss this new auxiliary policing program, shout out to the Black people running for city council, and then they discuss balancing friendships, jobs, relationships, and being a multi-hyphenate. Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Marie Sykes (@sykesmvrie_) Follow Us On Social...
02.08.2021
The Art of Letting Go and Lessons From DearRDG
Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Marie Sykes (@sykesmvrie_) Follow Us On Social Media: Twitter.com/DearRDG Instagram.com/DearRDG Support DearRDG on Patreon.com/DearRDG
02.01.2021
Cori Bush, Philly's COVID Scandal, And Eddie's SOTC
On episode 83 of DearRDG, Marquise is discussing what's going on in the politics and local news on the podcast. We discuss Cori Bush and Marjorie Taylor Greene's incident, Philly Fighting Covid Non-Profit's scandal, and Eddie Moran addresses the state...
01.18.2021
Problem Child, Minimum Wage, and How to Create Small Change (ft. Oumar Kallo)
Oumar Kallo joins us for our 82nd episode! We are reflecting on Dr. Khalid Mumin's book "Problem Child" and how Bri hosted a conversation with him on IG Live, we discuss the discourse over minimum wage being raised to $15...
01.11.2021
Capitol Hill And City Council (ft. Lucine Silhenik)
We are joined by Councilwoman Lucine Sihelnik to discuss how to hold City Council accountable, our grievances, and what her role is. et involved with City Council on https://www.readingpa.gov/ Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog -...
12.14.2020
Clubhouse, Cardi, COVID Updates, and Ashanti
This is a shoot the shit episode. We don't have any segments. We just have a pop culture roundup. We talk about Ashanti catching COVID before VERZUZ, Cardi is out of touch with her bag, Clubbhouse is a different kind...
12.07.2020
Reinstating Winter Sports?! Self-Discovery Through Life (ft. David Nazario)
On episode 79 of DearRDG, we discuss Eddie Moran going on vacation in Puerto Rico during a pandemic and also the Reading School Board's decision to reinstate winter sports. We discuss what this means and the message that this could...
11.30.2020
Kyle Rittenhouse, No Winter Sports, and Words With Wes (Ft. Wesley Butler)
For Episode 78, we talk about Kyle Rittenhouse, Reading's decision to keep Winter sports cancelled, and then we just keep y'all updated on some things happening with early housing. We then get to interview Wesley Butler. Make sure to follow...
11.16.2020
Putting Joy First in 2020
For episode 77, we decided to find some Black joy and audacity in Beyonce's Vogue interview. She talks about everything that she has been doing, but we move into this space of giving yourself some of her own joy. So...
11.09.2020
Elections, Anxiety, And The Black Vote
On episode 76 of DearRDG, the hosts discuss the anxiety before, during, and after the election. We get into the Black vote, voter suppression, and the newly elected people in office. It is important for us to keep engaged...
11.02.2020
The Politics Of Sex Work (ft. Her Elise)
On episode 75 of DearRDG, our hosts decide to do a quick check-in, and then we focus on welcoming Her Elise to our show. She is a sex worker and activist. We are seeing her just start growing in her...
10.26.2020
#EndsSARS, Eddie Moran, Alvernia Moves Downtown, and Voting
On Episode 74, we touch on a few topics: - #EndSARS Links to Support: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/africa/endsars-nigeria-police-brutality-sars-lekki-protest/2020/10/22/27e31e0c-143d-11eb-a258-614acf2b906d_story.html http://hoodcommunist.org/2020/03/26/sanctions-kill-the-devastating-cost-of-sanctions/?fbclid=IwAR32Eelxw1tu99bK-hkodA1vDMl1VjI99VkBjOcy226ZYOka4fq6_fsrJoo https://feministcoalition2020.com/?fbclid=IwAR1MuANGQxXsnk4evZ59-AXuKanNkogFUm7XcVs9ZJM1BxLy-CM4fJ9EadE https://www.connecteddevelopment.org/?fbclid=IwAR19I-jS_Sujye4QNm7_r3MQ9gOCL91C75F00P_gdUE2PnNg-uE3zjX4NG4 - Eddie Moran’s administration has failed Black people. - Alvernia and gentrifying downtown Reading. - The importance of voting. - Are Black people protected anywhere? - J. Lo's...
09.04.2020
Honoring Chadwick Boseman
Episode 73. We love you, Chadwick Boseman. Opening Speech - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNp7KssquK8 Complicated Grief: Why We Mourn People We’ve Never Met - https://www.talkspace.com/blog/grief-kobe-bryant-tragedy-grieve-celebrity/ Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_) Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi) Copywriter: Ruby Mora Graphic...
08.17.2020
USPS, Kamala, And Greece (ft. Darleynne Espinosa)
On episode 72 of DearRDG, we cover a couple of topics! Kamala Harris as Vice President, Greece rejecting migrants and refugees, NYPD endorses Trump, and then what does it mean to defund USPS? Darleynne Espinosa, 20, is an Entrepreneur, Nursing Student...
08.10.2020
WAP, Azealia Banks, And Exeter Township
On Episode 71 of DearRDG, we go through WAP and the politics around sex, we discuss Azealia Banks and our relationship to our own mental health, Exeter's counter protest, and Reading School District goes completely virtual! What does this mean? Hosts: Marquise...
07.27.2020
Justice For Stanley (ft. So Happy Co)
On episode 70 of DearRDG, Marquise and Bri focus on the case surrounding Stanley at the Walmart in Wyomissing. They discuss the nuances of the case. They are also joined by So Happy Co, which is on the mission...
07.20.2020
The Wonder Of Anime, Creativity, and Growth (ft. The Wonder Of Ivy)
On episode 69 of DearRDG, we just do a quick check-in with each other. The energy was a bit low for us, but we came in strong with a conversation with our fave Lisa De La Cruz who is the...
07.13.2020
Build A Culture You Want To See (ft. Fuego Ellington And Hollyhood Tay)
Episode 68! On this episode, we cover the news! Covid-19 Updates, LGBTQ+ History in Illinois, Goya Supports Trump, Betsy DeVos and education, and also a bit of Will and Jada at the end. We are joined by @FuegoEllington and @Hollyhood_Tay_...
07.07.2020
It's Our Anniversary (ft. Brad Waples)
On this episode of DearRDG, we take a brief moment to reflect on two years of the podcast and what it means to us. We are also joined by Brad Waples to discuss his legacy in the Reading, PA community...
06.29.2020
Reading, PA Don't Care About Black People
On this episode, DearRDG decided to address comments made from local government and just express our current frustrations with the administration. We once again have to address anti-Blackness, bad politics, and understanding the mayor's role and the role of the...
05.25.2020
Joe Biden, Doja Cat, Katara, and More Anti-Blackness
This episode, we catch up on what the hosts are talking about. We discuss a week full of anti-Blackness with Doja Cat, Joe Biden, Lana Del Rey, Katara, Ayesha Curry, and more. We just have a pop culture roundup and...
05.18.2020
Jeff Bezos, Lil Boosie, and Capitalism (ft. Manny Guzman)
The DearRDG crew is back to discuss music, Lil Boosie, Jeff Bezos, and more. It was just a free-for-all in terms of what we have been seeing in the streets. We are joined by Manny Guzman to discuss his candidacy...
05.11.2020
Stop Killing Us (ft. Alternative Blacks)
Rest in power: Ahmaud Arbery, Sean Reed, Breonna Taylor, and Nina Pop, Little Richard, Andre Harrell, and Betty Wright. We are tired. Stop killing us. Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_) Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content...
05.04.2020
Quarantine Entertainment and RHS Cheer(Ft. Crystal Gilmore-Harris)
Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_) Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi) Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Book Tyler for Media services: @TylerEllisWashington or tylerelliswashington.com Hire Marquise or Bri for speaking...
04.27.2020
Verzuz, BlackAF, And Reading's School Board Efforts (ft. Mark Detterline)
On Episode 62, the DearRDG Squad discusses Verzuz and its impact on the culture, wypipo drinking disenfectant, protesting the lockdown, and then we end on BlackAF and have a conversation on colorism. We are then joined by Reading School Board...
04.20.2020
Friendship Breakups & "You Ate? You Straight?" (ft. Mack Simmy)
Episode 61 of DearRDG. Insecure's season 4 debut talks about how friendships change and what that looks like as you get older. We decided to reflect on friendships that we lost or attempted to maintain. This episode, we are joined...
04.03.2020
Wash Yo Hands
This episode is just an update. We discuss the Coronavirus and how it is affecting us personally, professionally, and spiritually. This is a free-for-all episode. We will return to our regular format next episode. Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan...
03.20.2020
Downtown Reading & South Of Penn (ft. Tony Veloz)
This episode, we are joined by Tony Veloz from South of Penn. We talk about what his initiatives are and how he contributes to the community through his work. Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_) Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington...
03.04.2020
Love Thy Edges
Have you had trouble loving your hair? We wanted to talk about our hair journey and what that had looked like. 2020 has started off as a year that we had to acknowledge Black women's hair. This is from Ayannah...
02.26.2020
Kobe Bryant and Black Legacy
On this episode, we talk about everything that surrounded Kobe and his legacy, but then we get into more legacy from other Black people and what that means. Is everyone's legacy a bit tainted with cancel culture? Let's get into...
02.19.2020
Updates and Curating a Culture
On this episode, we recap our last few months of growth. But then we also recap the EVERYTHING IS LOVE event. We wanted to be open and transparent about creating a culture in our city. Thank you to each of...
10.08.2019
DearRDG Live! Our Creative Journey and Building Community
We are back for a DearRDG Live Show! During this live show, we had a pitch competition! We had honored four different creatives and change agents in our community. We also featured various women of color vendors to join us...
09.24.2019
Violence In Reading, H&M, and Candace Owens
During this episode of DearRDG, we are joined by each of our hosts Chief Quise, D. Will, Marie, and Bri. We talk about some of the everyday violence that we face in the city of Reading, discussed Coondace Owens, H&M...
09.18.2019
Check On Your Strong Friends
This episode is of DearRDG is down two hosts, so it is just Chief Quise and PUSHABRI on this episode. They decide to take it pretty lightly for this episode and just go over the news and just check in...
09.10.2019
Dave Chappelle, The State of Comedy, and Modern Sensitivities
On this episode of DearRDG, we decide to keep the conversation to Dave Chappelle, the state of comedy, and this idea that we are being too sensitive in 2019. We noticed that the timeline was reacting in two separate ways...
09.04.2019
RSD Contracts, Jay-Z & Dealing With Disappointment
On this episode of DearRDG, we are back with our hosts Chief Quise, Pusha Bri, and MARIE. We miss you D. Will. During this episode, we discuss Jay-Z's deal, Newark's Water Crisis, and we talk about the teachers of the...
08.27.2019
The Amazon, Food Deserts, And Intimacy
We decided to be a little more loose for this episode of DearRDG and where we decided to take the conversation. We had a bit of a roundtable for this episode. We were joined by Marquise, Marie, Bri, Manny, Mateo,...
08.20.2019
Jay-Z, Jawn Wick, and LGBTQ History
Season 4, Episode 1 and the crew of DearRDG is officially back in business. During this episode, we go through a bit of news that we all needed to catch up on. Word on the Street, we are discussing LGBTQ+...
07.04.2019
When They See Us
For this special episode, we decided to do a series of roundtables to discuss various aspects of Ava DuVernay's docu-series "When They See Us." We have featured a Black women's roundtable, Black Men's roundtable, and the media + public pressure...
06.18.2019
Where Do We Go From Here: Season 3 Finale
We wrap up season three just doing some stuff off the cuff. We talk about our individual projects, what this year has been like for us, what's coming next, and where we hope to see the podcast go for the...

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DearRDG episodes:

Berks County Prison: The Impact on Family and Self (ft. Nehemiah Davis)

Robin Costenbader-Jacobson: Leadership, Public Accountability, and Social Media Use

Music Is Passion - MIP Family: Our Year, Vol. 1

Chauvin Verdict, Anti-Blackness in Schools, Abolition, and Setting Boundaries

Diddy, Daunte Wright, DMX, and Addiction

How to DeClutter Your Mental Space

Priscilla Campos For Magisterial District Judge

Wesley Butler for City Council - District 4

Columbia University, a Revolutionary Stimulus Bill, and BLM Scandal

Meghan Markle & Oprah, Mask Mandate in Texas, Vaccines, and GRAMMYs

Auxiliary Policing Program, Gun Violence, and Finding Balance

The Art of Letting Go and Lessons From DearRDG

Cori Bush, Philly's COVID Scandal, And Eddie's SOTC

Problem Child, Minimum Wage, and How to Create Small Change (ft. Oumar Kallo)

Capitol Hill And City Council (ft. Lucine Silhenik)

Clubhouse, Cardi, COVID Updates, and Ashanti

Reinstating Winter Sports?! Self-Discovery Through Life (ft. David Nazario)

Kyle Rittenhouse, No Winter Sports, and Words With Wes (Ft. Wesley Butler)

Putting Joy First in 2020

Elections, Anxiety, And The Black Vote

The Politics Of Sex Work (ft. Her Elise)

#EndsSARS, Eddie Moran, Alvernia Moves Downtown, and Voting

Honoring Chadwick Boseman

USPS, Kamala, And Greece (ft. Darleynne Espinosa)

WAP, Azealia Banks, And Exeter Township

Justice For Stanley (ft. So Happy Co)

The Wonder Of Anime, Creativity, and Growth (ft. The Wonder Of Ivy)

Build A Culture You Want To See (ft. Fuego Ellington And Hollyhood Tay)

It's Our Anniversary (ft. Brad Waples)

Reading, PA Don't Care About Black People

Joe Biden, Doja Cat, Katara, and More Anti-Blackness

Jeff Bezos, Lil Boosie, and Capitalism (ft. Manny Guzman)

Stop Killing Us (ft. Alternative Blacks)

Quarantine Entertainment and RHS Cheer(Ft. Crystal Gilmore-Harris)

Verzuz, BlackAF, And Reading's School Board Efforts (ft. Mark Detterline)

Friendship Breakups & "You Ate? You Straight?" (ft. Mack Simmy)

Wash Yo Hands

Downtown Reading & South Of Penn (ft. Tony Veloz)

Love Thy Edges

Kobe Bryant and Black Legacy

Updates and Curating a Culture

DearRDG Live! Our Creative Journey and Building Community

Violence In Reading, H&M, and Candace Owens

Check On Your Strong Friends

Dave Chappelle, The State of Comedy, and Modern Sensitivities

RSD Contracts, Jay-Z & Dealing With Disappointment

The Amazon, Food Deserts, And Intimacy

Jay-Z, Jawn Wick, and LGBTQ History

When They See Us

Where Do We Go From Here: Season 3 Finale