Narr.O.W. Podcast

Wrapping up our time in Playa Del Carmen and I've realized that I'm in a season of concentrated improvement. In this episode, I lean heavily on a philosophy that I gleaned from my good friend Greg E. Hill: "Get 0.1% better every day." And, to do that, you have to get rid of things that aren't improving you. What is distracting you from being the you that you want to be and what will it take for you to get there?

Featured Spirit: MaCallan's A Night on Earth in Scotland (Scotch whisky) 

The Narratives Over Wine & Whiskey Podcast is a subsidiary of Daniels Development & Branding, LLC
This episode was produced, recorded and engineered by Deryle Daniels, Jr.
Sound consulting for Season 6 by Laphelle Taylor of Soul Lab Studios
Narr.O.W. Podcast logo, animation, and color scheme designed by Tully Murray of The Good Pixel
Narr.O.W. Podcast logo, animation, and color scheme designed by Tully Murray of The Good Pixel
Cover art for this episode from DSquared Visuals
Background Music - FACƎTIME by Nico Rengifo.
Intro music for this season by Drake
Track: Intro (Comeback Season)

I recorded this episode in 2023. I believe it was June or July. We were in Bermuda for the second time. And this episode is all about how my wife is a boss in her own right. I intended to release it last year but season 5 was a bit weaker than I'd hoped it would be so, here you are, listening to it today. Thank you, Desirée, for being a better wife than I deserve and the best mom that Avery could ask for.

Featured Spirit: Macallan 12 Yr

The Narratives Over Wine & Whiskey Podcast is a subsidiary of Daniels Development & Branding, LLC
This episode was produced, recorded and engineered by Deryle Daniels, Jr.
Sound consulting for Season 6 by Laphelle Taylor of Soul Lab Studios
Narr.O.W. Podcast logo, animation, and color scheme designed by Tully Murray of The Good Pixel
Narr.O.W. Podcast logo, animation, and color scheme designed by Tully Murray of The Good Pixel
Cover art for this episode from DSquared Visuals
Background Music - FACƎTIME by Nico Rengifo.
Intro music for this season by Drake
Track: Intro (Comeback Season)

I recorded this episode on the current state of America's politics a day before Joe Biden decided to drop out of the race but there were enough relevant points made about the three branches that I couldn't justify chopping the episode (and Biden only took up a fraction of the discussion). More than Biden, I touch on Trump, the Court's recent decisions, and the bigotry that is being revived by these MAGA folks.

Featured Spirit: Simental 675 (Mezcal)

The Narratives Over Wine & Whiskey Podcast is a subsidiary of Daniels Development & Branding, LLC
This episode was produced, recorded and engineered by Deryle Daniels, Jr.
Sound consulting for Season 6 by Laphelle Taylor of Soul Lab Studios
Narr.O.W. Podcast logo, animation, and color scheme designed by Tully Murray of The Good Pixel
Narr.O.W. Podcast logo, animation, and color scheme designed by Tully Murray of The Good Pixel
Cover art for this episode from CBS
Background Music - FACƎTIME by Nico Rengifo.
Intro music for this season by Drake
Track: Intro (Comeback Season)

Over the next few months, the Daniels family is living in Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico. At least half of Season Six's episodes will be recorded here and, in this introductory episode, I'm touching the surface on  why we felt like we had to "get out" literally. Looking forward to you joining me on this leg of the Narr.O.W. Podcast journey and I'm excited to give you the high quality content you've grown to love.

Featured Spirit: MaCallan's A Night on Earth in Scotland (Scotch whisky) 

The Narratives Over Wine & Whiskey Podcast is a subsidiary of Daniels Development & Branding, LLC
This episode was produced, recorded and engineered by Deryle Daniels, Jr.
Sound consulting for Season 6 by Laphelle Taylor of Soul Lab Studios
Narr.O.W. Podcast logo, animation, and color scheme designed by Tully Murray of The Good Pixel
Narr.O.W. Podcast logo, animation, and color scheme designed by Tully Murray of The Good Pixel
Cover art for this episode from DSquared Visuals
Background Music - FACƎTIME by Nico Rengifo.
Intro music for this season by Drake
Track: Intro (Comeback Season)

A lot of my single friends are going through hell dating right now and, while I haven't been single in over a decade, I decided to take the time on this episode to talk about what I see as an outsider looking in.

While a lot of this is applicable to a lot of 30-somethings, I'm specifically talking to my Black folks who are out here looking for love. Make sure it's foundational. Especially those choosing a person to pro-create with, know that that is for life and you need to know that person well as you make that decision.

Featured Spirit: Blue Note Bourbon

The Narratives Over Wine & Whiskey Podcast is a subsidiary of Daniels Development & Branding, LLC
This episode was produced, recorded and engineered by Deryle Daniels, Jr.
Sound consulting for Season 5 by Laphelle Taylor of Soul Lab Studios
Narr.O.W. Podcast logo, animation, and color scheme designed by Tully Murray of The Good Pixel
Cover art for this episode from Women's Health
Background Music provided by Laphelle Taylor of Soul Lab Studios.
Track: If You Knew
Intro music for this season by A-Trak & Cam'ron
Track: Dips**ts

How do we continue letting people, especially those under the legal voting age, get killed by these inanimate objects that are weilded by untable people?

I didn't edit this episode at all. This is raw. Because America has grown so calloused to children dying due to firearms that I felt like, maybe, if I shared some emotion, people have to do something... right?

Featured Spirit: Speyburn Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Narratives Over Wine & Whiskey Podcast is a subsidiary of Daniels Development & Branding, LLC
This episode was produced, recorded and engineered by Deryle Daniels, Jr.
Sound consulting for Season 5 by Laphelle Taylor of Soul Lab Studios
Narr.O.W. Podcast logo, animation, and color scheme designed by Tully Murray of The Good Pixel
Cover art for this episode from NYT
Background Music provided by Laphelle Taylor of Soul Lab Studios.
Track: If You Knew
Intro music for this season by A-Trak & Cam'ron
Track: Dips**ts

No spoiler alerts but seeing Creed III reminded me that, for many Black men across America, survivor's remorse is a triggering norm. This episode focuses on the fact that those of us who consider ourselves to have attained a level of success cannot fail because of the people who positioned themselves against insurmountable odds so that I can be here now living the life that I do.

Brothers, take care of your mental health. And keep going.

Featured Spirit: Heaven's Door Straight Bourbon

The Narratives Over Wine & Whiskey Podcast is a subsidiary of Daniels Development & Branding, LLC
This episode was produced, recorded and engineered by Deryle Daniels, Jr.
Sound consulting for Season 5 by Laphelle Taylor of Soul Lab Studios
Narr.O.W. Podcast logo, animation, and color scheme designed by Tully Murray of The Good Pixel
Cover art for this episode from MGM
Background Music provided by Laphelle Taylor of Soul Lab Studios.
Track: If You Knew
Intro music for this season by A-Trak & Cam'ron
Track: Dips**ts

I'm sick of them killing us and then the media turning around to show the footage as if it is a Micheal Jordan highlight reel that was created to be played on repeat. Black children, women, and men should not have to prove their humanity to not be killed, especially by those who are sworn to protect and serve us.

I refuse to watch these videos.

Featured Spirit: Parker's Heritage Collection Double Barreled Blend

The Narratives Over Wine & Whiskey Podcast is a subsidiary of Daniels Development & Branding, LLC
This episode was produced, recorded and engineered by Deryle Daniels, Jr.
Sound consulting for Season 5 by Laphelle Taylor of Soul Lab Studios
Narr.O.W. Podcast logo, animation, and color scheme designed by Tully Murray of The Good Pixel
Cover art for this episode from CNN
Background Music provided by Laphelle Taylor of Soul Lab Studios.
Track: If You Knew
Intro music for this season by A-Trak & Cam'ron
Track: Dips**ts

Christmas is right around the corner and, what is, for many, the most wonderful time of the year, is a reminder for many others of those who will not be around the tree with them this year. And, for others, it is a season of stress where we try to be the parents, spouses, and loved ones we aspire to be by way of gift-giving. On this episode, I address the beauty of Christmas and the challenges that come alongside it.

Whether you're celebrating joyfully or somberly remembering loved ones, I hope that you find as many reasons to smile as possible this holiday season.

Featured Spirit: Evan Williams Eggnog & Trader Joe's Old Fashioned Eggnog

The Narratives Over Wine & Whiskey Podcast is a subsidiary of Daniels Development & Branding, LLC
This episode was produced, recorded and engineered by Deryle Daniels, Jr.
Sound consulting for Season 4 by Laphelle Taylor of Soul Lab Studios
Narr.O.W. Podcast logo, animation, and color scheme designed by Tully Murray of The Good Pixel
Cover art for this episode from Melani J. Photography
Background Music provided by Laphelle Taylor of Soul Lab Studios.
Track: If You Knew
Intro music for this season by A-Trak & Cam'ron
Track: Dips**ts

As I jump back into podcasting after an unusually long hiatus, I'm in the best space I've been in in a long while. The peace, joy, and relief I felt as I was recording this episode was nothing short of divine. Season 5 is here and I hope you all are ready for some dope episodes, both individual and with guests. Here's to 35! 

Featured Spirit: Lonerider Nutcracker Pecan Flavored Rye Whiskey

The Narratives Over Wine & Whiskey Podcast is a subsidiary of Daniels Development & Branding, LLC
This episode was produced, recorded and engineered by Deryle Daniels, Jr.
Sound consulting for Season 4 by Laphelle Taylor of Soul Lab Studios
Narr.O.W. Podcast logo, animation, and color scheme designed by Tully Murray of The Good Pixel
Cover art for this episode from Melani J. Photography
Background Music provided by Laphelle Taylor of Soul Lab Studios.
Track: If You Knew
Intro music for this season by A-Trak & Cam'ron
Track: Dips**ts