Lunchroom Cypher Podcast

By HipHopEd Podcast Network

Youth congregate in Lunchroom Cyphers because it’s a space within a school where students can be themselves. Reading this as a call to action from students, this podcast explores how school counselors... more

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Lunchroom Cypher Podcast episodes:

October 04, 2022 S2, E8: Hip Hop & Mindfulness (ft. Chris [i.D.] Jeter)
In this episode of the Lunchroom Cyph we connect with a school counselor, emcee, and advocate for creative expression and mindfulness - Chris [i.D.] Jeter. We discuss how Hip Hop functions as a grounding practice in our individual lives and work with youth. There's nothing like chatting about Hip Hop and school counseling practices with a fellow school counselor - this conversation was incredible. Together we analyzed a 16 from Black Though (The GOAT in my opinion) before Chris closed us out with a guided reflection and meditation practice (timestamp 32:30). Happy listening!
Catch Chris on his socials listed below:
IG: @id_jeter
Website: solo.to/id_jeter
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43min
August 29, 2022 S2, E7: Turn Up Pedagogy - Hip Hop Dance in Elementary School Classrooms (Ft. Alexia Pendleton aka @TheDancerTeacher)
On this episode of the lunchroom cyph we feature Alexia Pendleton aka @thedancerteacher. Alexia is a kindergarten teacher in Atlantic City, Nj, and the 2020-2021 Teacher of the Year!!! Her work is incredible, and I had the pleasure of hearing all about it. During this episode, Alexia reflects on her years of practical dance experience, formal dance teaching, and brilliant usage of Hip Hop dance in elementary school classrooms to support students' wellbeing. We break down some bars from Elementary Trill by @johngivez, and conclude with some practical recommendations for folx as they return to the classroom for the 2022-2023 academic year!
Please support Alexia across her social media!
IG: @Thedancerteacher
Twitter: @Dancerteacher_
All other websites: linktr.ee/thedancerteacher
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50min
August 08, 2022 S2, E6: A Summer Hip Hop Mixtape Camp (Ft. Dr. Raphael Travis Jr.)
This new episode of the lunchroom cypher was recorded live at Texas State University - San Marcos, where my colleague Dr. Raphael Travis and I were in the midst of facilitating our 4th annual Hip Hop Mixtape Camp. Together we reflected on the camp as it unfolded in real time, sharing how the integration of our respective therapeutic Hip Hop models offer important ingredients to support youth development. We also bump some Chance the Rapper and share practical tools from Mixtape Camp that educators may use! Happy listening!

Support Dr. Travis by checking out the links below!

IG & Twitter: @Raptjr

https://www.flowstory.org/

Cop his book: https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Power-Intersections-Ethnicity-Culture-ebook/dp/B018T63AY4
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38min
June 28, 2022 S2, E5: Hip Hop & Social and Emotional Learning (Ft. Jamila Sams)
For this episode, we are joined by Jamila Sams, founder of the Hip Hop and SEL organization We Do It For The Culture. In this powerful discussion, Jamila breaks down the importance of SEL programming in schools, as well as the offerings of WDIFTC. An important consideration is given to the current social and political climate surrounding schooling, which in many ways has attempted to silence SEL work. We of course close out by bumping some Kendrick, breaking down the lyrics and discussing next steps for educators. Thanks for listening, and check the links below to support WDIFTC!
https://wedoit4theculture.com/
IG: @sel4theculture
Twitter: @sel4theculture
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38min
May 31, 2022 S2, E4: Teaching. Learning, and Mental Health (Ft. Dr. Napoleon Wells)
On this episode of the Lunchroom Cypher, we bring back a Dr. Napoleon Wells for a conversation about mental health. While the initial plan was to discuss tools and strategies for teachers to process their own mental health concerns, after another long school year, it suddenly became necessary to also discuss the school shooting in Uvalde, TX. As always, Dr. Wells grounds us in a focus on mental health and wellness, for teachers and students, in addition to supporting our collective processing of this national tradegy. We bring in some new work from Kendrick Lamar as well. Thanks for listening.

Support Dr. Wells by checking out his IG and writings below!

IG: napoleontheblerdpsychologist

Writings
https://www.mvmediaatl.com/post/spyfunk-excerpt-a-bullet-from-a-god-s-gun-by-napoleon-wells
https://www.amazon.com/Kick-Gods-Teeth-Story-Iqhawe-ebook/dp/B09YDM8QHR/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=XI6VAU4HFSFU&keywords=napoleon+wells&qid=1653660594&sprefix=napoleon+we%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1
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48min
May 03, 2022 S2, E3: "From Our Cell to Your Block" (Ft. The JMC 300 Unit)
On this episode of the Lunchroom Cypher, we have a rare opportunity to hear directly from young people at J. C. Montgomery High School - a juvenile court school in Kings County. For 8 weeks I met virtually the JCM principal, Elizabeth Norris, and a small-group of youth to write a Hip Hop song about a social justice issue they deemed relevant to their lives. Together the young people penned a song exploring inequities within the criminal justice system, and then chose to interview each other about their contributions. Their song was recorded during one of our sessions with the help of Josh “Optx” Levine (a local recording artist). On this episode you will hear a conversation between myself, Elizabeth, and Josh to set some context. Then you will hear a song created by young people, as well as a series of interview questions they asked each other. This is one of my favorite episodes yet!
The youth also elected to write their own description for this episode, see here:
"This episode features students producing a song and interviewing each other. Day to day real-life stories of the inmates of Kings County Juvenile Center. Real-life stories, it ain’t scripted."
https://www.kingscoe.org/
https://www.instagram.com/optx/?hl=en
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36min
March 21, 2022 S2, E2: Hip Hop & Comic Book Making (Ft. Dr. Mike Dando)
We're back with the 2nd episode of the season, highlighting the wonderful work of Dr. Mike Dando, at the intersections of Hip Hop and Comic Bookmaking. This episode takes a deep dive into Dando's cross-element work centered on Afrofuturism and English education. We hear about some of the direct work he's done with young people, sharing their own narratives through the creation of their own comic books, and collectively geek out about how English teachers and School Counselors might collab! We of course breakdown some bars - Joell Ortiz this time (admittedly one of my fav. emcees!). Enjoy!
Support our guests by following them (links below).
IG: @thedandolorian
Twitter: @mbdando
Also check out his podcast, Comics School: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comics-school/id1504101680
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51min
February 14, 2022 S2, E1: Normalizing Love in Classrooms (Ft. Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz & Vera Naputi)
Welcome back to Season 2 of the Lunchroom Cypher Podcast! We kick off this season on Valentine’s Day 2022 with a conversation about love in classrooms with the incredible Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz and Vera Naputi. This episode takes a deep dive into poems from Yolanda’s text, Love From the Vortex. We hear some poems from the book, learn about the ways Vera and students have integrated those poems into classrooms, and together break down quotes from students reacting to their time in the classroom. This episode is an important reminder about the importance of teachers broaching vulnerable and emotional conversations with youth to support their mental health in classrooms. Enjoy!
Support our guests by following them (links below), and please visit Yolanda’s website to purchase both Love From the Vortex and The Peace Chronicles!
Vera’s Contact
IG: @bouldersshoulder
Twitter: @bouldershoulder

Yolanda’s Contact
IG: @yolie_sealeyruiz
Twitter: @RuizSealey
https://www.yolandasealeyruiz.com/
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59min
October 06, 2021 Episode 12: Practicing Self-Care (Ft. Shauna Brown AKA @TeachForTheCulture
On this episode of the Lunchroom Cypher, we build with the incredible Shauna Brown, Founder of @TeachForTheCulture. As we all continue to dive headfirst into the 2021-2022 school year, Shauna reminds us about the importance of self-care as a necessary first step in supporting youth development. Together we discuss various ways to practice self-care and break down a fire new verse from Lauyrn Hill off Nas' most recent project. Enjoy!
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47min
September 06, 2021 Episode 11: Hip-Hop Dance & Development (Ft. Aysha Upchurch)
In this episode, we learn about hip-hop dance, joy, and liberation from Aysha Upchurch. Aysha Upchurch is an artist, instructor, and education consultant committed to youth advocacy, social inclusion, artistry development, and transformative education. Through narratives about her work in dance and education (at Harvard!), we hear about the ways hip-hop dance can propel youth development. We also break down some Lauyrn Hill and share insights for educators!
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50min

FAQs about Lunchroom Cypher Podcast:

How many episodes does Lunchroom Cypher Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.