Harlem's Very Own Podcast

Harlem's Very Own Podcast

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Harlem's Very Own Podcast episodes

  • What's New, Jack?

    THIS MONTH ON HvO -- Harlem's Heroes switch up the program to watch some classic Black movies that one of them hasn't seen (hint: it's Justin). And they kick things off with Mario Van Peebles' 1991 debut, 'New Jack City'. While recapping the plot, your dedicated co-hosts discuss the themes of the film, what it has to say about addiction and crime, and whether its message is still a viable one nearly 30 years later.


    FEAT. Justin putting on a spotty Australian accent to shout out our brand new cover art by the lovely Shalini Jasinge, all the way from Sydney! Find more of her work here!

    'New Jack City' is a 1991 crime-drama directed by Mario Van Peebles starring Wesley Snipes, Allen Payne, Ice T, Judd Nelson, Chris Rock, Michael Michele, Vanessa Williams, Bill Nunn, and Mario Van Peebles. 

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    1 hr 21 min
  • Rapping It Up [The Rona Records]

    We just tryna get our spins.


    Harlem's Heroes are no strangers to the stream hustle. Having run their show for over half a year now, they know that earning and maintaining interest in your content is the universal struggle for creators such as themselves. And on this episode, which brings a brief pause to their run of guest-oriented episodes, they call on a few friends in the music recording business to share the peaks and valleys of their journeys thus far. With the ever-ebullient Abril back at their side, the boys host one of their smoothest and most insightful convos yet. Don't miss this one! 

    FEAT. Some brutal unpopular opinions at the end. Seriously, y'all--hide the weapons from yourselves.

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    1 hr 24 min
  • Essentially Yours [The Rona Records]

    Greetings from the frontline. For quite a few of our friends, work didn’t stop with the coronavirus. For this week's guests, it only got trickier. We sit down with Selena -- a kindergarten teacher for children with learning disabilities; Rick -- a second-year medical student on track to become a psychiatrist; and Jasmine -- an EMT-in-training with a Bachelor’s in psychology as well. Tune in for this latest insightful and wide-ranging conversation!

    FEAT. Multiple Justin rants. We’re so sorry. 


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    1 hr 33 min
  • Brolic Knowledge [The Rona Records]

    Working out is hard to do. And maybe no one knows that as well as the group we gathered for this fitness-centric episode. Listen in as trainers Sonja, Joe, and Jeff trade personal accounts about their health journeys, discuss how corporate and clientele demands have shifted with Covid, and get into some of the lesser-seen aspects of our gym-centric society. 

    FEAT. our first ever Zoom recording. Not too shabby.

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    1 hr 36 min
  • Corona Diploma [The Rona Records]

    Sheesh. Been a fat minute, ain’t it? But after a long time planning, Harlem's Heroes are back with a "miniseries" of sorts to chronicle different aspects of life in quarantine. Yes, this COVID era is a mixed bag for everyone, especially college students. For HvO’s first ever remote-recording session, the boys talk to a few recent college graduates about where they were when everything changed, and what they're doing now to stay on track.

    Ahmad K. Simmons is a new alumnus of Columbia College Chicago’s performing arts program and Kiara Jones a new alumna of Temple University with a Bachelor’s in Journalism. 

    Feat. Returning FOTS, Miss Mocahontas herself: Abril!!! 



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    1 hr 29 min
  • Tales from the Clint

    Now since we all came from a woman, got our name from a woman, and our game from a woman...you know the rest. For this month, Harlem’s Heroes wanted to theme at least one episode around Women’s History. Luckily, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton released a four-part documentary on Hulu that aims to cover her life both in and outside of politics. After watching episode one, the boys sit down to dish on this particular portrayal of one of the most simultaneously denigrated and celebrated women in American history. 

    Feat. a shout-out to SOME of the ladies in our lives. Plus, Justin reads his two-week notice!

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    51 min
  • Back in Black

    And We Back! *Cue Dipset Anthem* 


    After a much-needed break and somewhat inspired by the untimely passing of Kobe and Gianna Bryant, Harlem's Heroes are jumping right into Black History Month with a discussion of Black celebrity. In a candid and flowing conversation the boys cover topics like the impact of Black art on America, the fickleness of cancel culture, the nuances of representation, and try to parse the validity behind Issa Rae's now famous quote: "I'm rooting for everybody Black."

    But should we be?

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    1 hr 14 min
  • Who U Been Bumpin?

    ON THIS DELI MENU DELUXE-SIZED EPISODE OF HvO, OUR SEASON FINALE — Wow, 2019 is finally over. We’re about to enter the decade all those futuristic movies are set in! No flying cars yet, but there has been a ton of great music. So Jude and Justin decided to cap the year off by counting down the artists, albums, and tunes that kept them grooving this past decade. And they brought a few friends along to spice things up.

    Unleash the Top 5 lists!!! 

    Thank you for rocking with us for our first season! Harlem's Heroes wish you Happy Holidays and a New Year full of health! We can’t wait to keep hangin’ out with y’all. 

     

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    2 hr 18 min
  • A MAGA Nightmare (UFC 245)

    Is there any better way to close out 2019 than by having an African immigrant fight an American Trump supporter? In their first of many fight sport-oriented episodes, Harlem’s Heroes dish on some upcoming bouts -- most notably "The Nigerian Nightmare" Kamaru Usman vs Colby "Chaos" Covington. They also relive their first experiences watching fight sports, hypothesize a few "What Ifs" in fighting, and ponder what professional fighter they'd each step in a ring with for $10M. 

    (This episode is also the first one to be completely unedited. Do what you will with that information.)


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    1 hr 13 min
  • T(M)I

    The foolery continues in episode two! Harlem's Very Own discuss rapper T.I.’s revelation that he takes his daughter to a gynecologist every year for...uh…hymen maintenance, let’s call it? Jude and Justin don’t have kids, but they’re both pretty sure that’s a line they’d never cross. They discuss necessary boundaries, how they'd have The Talk with their kids, and offer some tips to the Atlanta rap vet (as if he'll ever hear it) about how he can do better.

    BUT FIRST: Resurrection Without a Cause, Julia Robbed of a Role, & Remembering the Dragon. 

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    1 hr 8 min

About Harlem's Very Own Podcast

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A variety talk show mixing comedic riffs with insightful conversation and diverse guests. Representing the opposite ends of Harlem, the Beast from the East and the Best of the West bring their…