DearRDG

DearRDG

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DearRDG episodes

  • RSD Proud, College Scandal, and a Family Reunion (ft. Kristin Boyd Edwards)
    On Season 3, Episode 11, we make it more of a current events kind of episode. We discuss Jess Hilarious and her Islamophobia, Daniel Caesar says that we should stop being mean to white people, and Aunt Becky is involved in a college scandal. During this episode, we also critique white women and their particular style of violence. For Reading's Finest, we are joined by Kristin Boyd Edwards. We discuss who she is, her role in journalism, and then what she has done with the Reading School District.
    Follow @RDGschools! Use the hashtag #RSDProud
    Kristin Boyd: @KristinBoydRSD
    Hosts:
    Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon)
    D. Will (@_d_will_)
    MARIE (@sykesmvrie_)
    PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI)
    Production Team:
    Content Director: Mateo Toro (@themateotoro) (@retorocle)
    Producer/Audio Engineer: Jay Shaffer (@PagodaCity)
    Video Assistant: Raylin Norfleet
    Asst. Photographer: Manny Coombs (@blondedapi) (oni.das)
    Intro Track produced by RLO
    Outro Track produced by Fuego Ellington.
    2 hr 3 min
  • Tell Me Your Love Language
    On Season 3, Episode 10 of DearRDG, we discuss our Love Languages. It was an awesome exercise, and we are joined by Tyler Washington (@Tooch23) and Raylin Norfleet for this part of the conversation. We explore what our love languages are and how we think that we got to them. This episode will also be featured on video and in podcast form.
    Tyler is also launching two podcasts as well. The Average Podcast and the Alternative Blacks podcast as well. So make sure to look out for his work as well.
    You can take the Love Language quiz here: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/
    Hosts:
    Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon)
    D. Will (@_d_will_)
    MARIE (@sykesmvrie_)
    PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI)
    Production Team:
    Content Director: Mateo Toro (@themateotoro) (@retorocle)
    Content Coordinator: John Zabala (@JohneZabala)
    Producer/Audio Engineer: Jay Shaffer (@PagodaCity)
    Video Assistant: Raylin Norfleet
    Asst. Photographer: Manny Coombs (@blondedapi) (oni.das)
    Intro Track produced by RLO
    Outro Track produced by Fuego Ellington.
    1 hr 4 min
  • We Made It! Do We Have to Give Back? (feat. Mandy)
    It is Season 3, Episode 9 of DearRDG. During this episode, we focus on one topic! We discuss LeBron's clip of The Shop, where they are discussing having to give back to their family, friends, and community. It is always hard to come from a low-income place and then feel the need to help the place that fed you.
    We also have Maranda/Mandy/WordPlay on this episode, she explores her love of books, journey to being an activist, and why she is a huge advocate for mental health and self-care.
    Hosts:
    Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon)
    D. Will (@_d_will_)
    MARIE (@sykesmvrie_)
    PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI)
    Production Team:
    Content Director: Mateo Toro (@themateotoro) (@retorocle)
    Content Coordinator: John Zabala (@JohneZabala)
    Producer/Audio Engineer: Jay Shaffer (@PagodaCity)
    Video Assistant: Raylin Norfleet
    Asst. Photographer: Manny Coombs (@blondedapi) (oni.das)
    Intro Track produced by RLO
    Outro Track produced by Fuego Ellington.
    1 hr 16 min
  • Leading By Example (feat. Rosa of Palo Magazine)
    On Season 3, Episode 8, we discuss Jordyn Woods and how the Smith family showed up for her on the Red Table Talk. We are also joined by Rosa Julia Parra from El Palo Magazine. It was a wonderful conversation on being liberated by your passion.
    Hosts:
    Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon)
    D. Will (@_d_will_)
    MARIE (@sykesmvrie_)
    PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI)
    Production Team:
    Content Director: Mateo Toro (@themateotoro) (@retorocle)
    Content Coordinator: John Zabala (@JohneZabala)
    Producer/Audio Engineer: Jay Shaffer (@PagodaCity)
    Video Assistant: Raylin Norfleet
    Asst. Photographer: Manny Coombs (@blondedapi) (oni.das)
    Intro Track produced by RLO
    Outro Track produced by Fuego Ellington.
    1 hr 26 min
  • Processing Fathers & Father Figures (ft. Bala Peterson)
    S3E7 we have share our thoughts on Venezuela, local politics, Jussie Smollett, and Nipsey Hussle. There's also a discussion on how having a father or not having a father has affected us. So we are still processing what this looks like.
    Hosts:
    Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon)
    D. Will (@_d_will_)
    MARIE (@sykesmvrie_)
    PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI)
    Production Team:
    Content Director: Mateo Toro (@themateotoro) (@retorocle)
    Content Coordinator: John Zabala (@JohneZabala)
    Producer/Audio Engineer: Jay Shaffer (@PagodaCity)
    Video Assistant: Raylin Norfleet
    Intro Track produced by RLO
    Outro Track produced by Fuego Ellington.
    2 hr 10 min
  • Whew Chile... DearRDG After Dark
    S3E6 is the episode about nothing and everything. We discuss Steve Harvey, Reading Soul Speak, frustrations with the creative community, and more... We are joined by a variety of guests on our show. You'll hear some familiar voices throughout the episode.
    Hosts:
    Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon)
    D. Will (@_d_will_)
    MARIE (@sykesmvrie_)
    PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI)
    Production Team:
    Content Director: Mateo Toro (@themateotoro) (@retorocle)
    Content Coordinator: John Zabala (@JohneZabala)
    Producer/Audio Engineer: Jay Shaffer (@PagodaCity)
    Video Assistant: Raylin Norfleet
    Production Assistant: Luis Ramos (@prodbyrdm)
    Intro Track produced by RLO
    Outro Track produced by Fuego Ellington.
    1 hr 41 min
  • Anti-Black History Month and Imposter Syndrome (ft. ZAR)
    We are down two hosts, but we were joined by our Production Assistant Raylin! We discussed Liam Neeson, Gucci, and 21 Savage. It is a good conversation. Then we explore imposter syndrome and how that shows up for us. We hung out with ZAR in the studio today too.
    Hosts:
    Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon)
    D. Will (@_d_will_)
    MARIE (@sykesmvrie_)
    PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI)
    Production Team:
    Content Director: Mateo Toro (@themateotoro) (@retorocle)
    Content Coordinator: John Zabala (@JohneZabala)
    Producer/Audio Engineer: Jay Shaffer (@PagodaCity)
    Photography Apprentice: Juan Cortez (@jcortez_47)
    Video Assistant: Raylin Norfleet
    Production Assistant: Luis Ramos (@prodbyrdm)
    Intro Track produced by RLO
    Outro Track produced by Fuego Ellington.
    1 hr 36 min
  • Jussie Smollett, Pile Up On 222, and Finding Identity (ft. Rocsi J)
    Season 3, Episode 4 is a current events episode! This week we focus on Jussie Smollett, the pile up on 222, pay-what-you-want restaurant, and the four Black inmates in Ohio being stabbed. We also get to discuss identity with Raquel and see that she is still working through it.
    Hosts:
    Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon)
    D. Will (@_d_will_)
    MARIE (@sykesmvrie_)
    PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI)
    Production Team:
    Content Director: Mateo Toro (@themateotoro) (@retorocle)
    Content Coordinator: John Zabala (@JohneZabala)
    Producer/Audio Engineer: Jay Shaffer (@PagodaCity)
    Photography Apprentice: Juan Cortez (@jcortez_47)
    Video Assistant: Raylin Norfleet
    Production Assistant: Luis Ramos (@prodbyrdm)
    Intro Track produced by RLO
    Outro Track produced by Fuego Ellington.
    1 hr 43 min
  • Check Your Ego & Acts of Simple Kindness (ft. Fadiba & Omar Kallo)
    During this episode, we talk about ego. We discuss how it shows up for us, is it detrimental, is it helpful? We delve into our character and our values. Fadiba joins us for that bit of the conversation. In our interview, we are joined by the founder of Acts of Simple Kindness Omar Kallo.
    Hosts:
    Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon)
    D. Will (@_d_will_)
    MARIE (@sykesmvrie_)
    PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI)
    Production Team:
    Content Director: Mateo Toro (@themateotoro) (@retorocle)
    Content Coordinator: John Zabala (@JohneZabala)
    Producer/Audio Engineer: Jay Shaffer (@PagodaCity)
    Photography Apprentice: Juan Cortez (@jcortez_47)
    Video Assistant: Raylin Norfleet
    Production Assistant: Luis Ramos (@prodbyrdm)
    Intro Track produced by RLO
    Outro Track produced by Fuego Ellington.
    1 hr 31 min
  • Ariana Grande, Travis Scott and Responsibility to Your People (ft. Glyph)
    Leave Ariana aloneeee! Season 3, Episode 2, we decided to do a deep dive into what's going on in pop culture and how that ties into responsibility to your community. We discuss Travis Scott, Ariana Grande, and Shaun King and their proximity to Blackness. This episode did not include a stoop conversation, but we will be back on the stoop next week! We also had the opportunity to hear from Anthony Orozco aka Glyph. He talked about journalism, his poetry, motivation to write, and more! Please check out all of his content.
    Hosts:
    Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon)
    D. Will (@_d_will_)
    MARIE (@sykesmvrie_)
    PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI)
    Production Team:
    Content Director: Mateo Toro (@themateotoro) (@retorocle)
    Content Coordinator: John Zabala (@JohneZabala)
    Producer/Audio Engineer: Jay Shaffer (@PagodaCity)
    Photography Apprentice: Juan Cortez (@jcortez_47)
    Video Assistant: Raylin Norfleet
    Production Assistant: Luis Ramos (@prodbyrdm)
    Intro Track produced by RLO
    Outro Track produced by Fuego Ellington.
    1 hr 24 min

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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.…