Pull Up A Chair with Leo Cummings III

WE. ARE. BACK. And we're excited to have the women from Blackbelt Voices with us today. We talked to them about their huge features on Apple Podcasts and Vanity Fair, the vulnerability that comes with hosting a podcast, the tragic story of Marvin Williams, and what it was like to attend the historic Central High. Thanks to our sponsors this week: Rock City Outfitters: Use code BDWD20 for 20% off your next online order AND free shipping. https://www.rockcityoutfitters.com East Sixth Brewing Company: https://www.eastsixthbrewingcompany.com Blackbelt Voices Links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5xft6tert0BIx16cndScTn?si=TwnjzYr_S8mvfmkoIkDi3g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackbeltvoices/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackbeltvoices Link to photo of black belt: https://images.app.goo.gl/GbvoK44JbevvcCr18 The story of Marvin Williams: https://blackbeltvoices.com/2020/02/26/marvin-williams/ 100 year old footballs found at Central High: https://www.thv11.com/article/news/history/footballs-100-years-old-little-rock-central/91-85a95b48-62e6-4f11-9da7-bb3d6cf84968 White Fragility: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/ Brene Brown Podcast: https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-with-austin-channing-brown-on-im-still-here-black-dignity-in-a-world-made-for-whiteness/

Thanks for stopping by. We would love for you to leave us a 5-star review wherever you listen to this podcast. It helps more people find the pod AND it enters you into a drawing for a BDWD prize pack at the end of the year. We're also going to give you a shoutout at the beginning of the next show that we record, so do us both a favor and write some nice things about us. Dr. Phil Fletcher and Ryan Stephens keep up the streak of returning guests. We got into a good conversation with them on their military experiences, how that's shaped their views on freedom and the American flag, July 4th, and Colin Kaepernick's peaceful protests, and much more. We also asked questions that you all sent to us over the last week, THANKS! Shoutout to this week's sponsor's: Rock City Outfitters are the number 1 source for Arkansas-based, locally relevant clothing. Their shirts are printed on high-quality garments and can be found right here in Conway, AR or online at rockcityoutfitters.com. Use code BDWD20 at checkout for 20% off your order AND free shipping. East Sixth Brewing Company, formerly Rebel Kettle Brewing, is opening up for the very first time this coming Monday, July 6. They have got a brand new menu, so AMAZING new beers, and the absolute best atmosphere in Central Arkansas. Do us a favor, go check them out. We love them, they love us. Let 'em know we sent you.

First, leave us a review. You like us. We like you. Let's tell the world all about it. When you leave reviews you're automatically entered to win a BDWD prize pack at the end of the year, PLUS we'll shout you out on the next show. So head on over to your favorite podcast app and say some kind words. We are so happy to have a returning guest this week, Major Chris Harris from the Conway Police Department. We talked about the protests in Conway following the murder of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, what he's learned with and from protesters over the last few weeks, and we asked him a number of questions from our listeners. This is a long episode, and we hope you'll stick it out because there's a lot of learning to do over these couple of hours. Thanks for listening. Thanks to our sponsor this week, Rock City Outfitters. They are the number 1 source for Arkansas-based, locally relevant clothing. Their shirts are printed on high-quality garments and can be found right here in Conway, AR or online at rockcityoutfitters.com. Use code BDWD20 at checkout for 20% off your order AND free shipping. Drive-stun tasers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LLVI9kObDo Rayshard Brooks murder: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/police-killing-rayshard-brooks-atlanta-ruled-homicide-n1231042 Georgia taser story: https://www.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2020-06-02/6-atlanta-officers-charged-after-students-pulled-from-car Excited delirium: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3088378/ 8 can't wait: https://8cantwait.org

We're talking about George Floyd, Black Lives Matter, and what's next. The murder of George Floyd: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_George_Floyd The murder of Breonna Taylor: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shooting_of_Breonna_Taylor The murder of Ahmaud Arbery: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shooting_of_Ahmaud_Arbery Chris rock bad apple: https://twitter.com/mharrisonair/status/1267171823575154689?s=20 Qualified Immunity: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qualified_immunity Thank you to our sponsor Rock City Outfitters. Use the code BDWD2020 when you checkout on rockcityoutfitters.com for 20% off your order and free shipping.

What is up what is up! It is day 435 of quarantine and we've got another steaming hot episode of Black Dude White Dude for your bored little ears. First, leave us a review. You like us. We like you. Let's tell the world all about it. When you leave reviews you're automatically entered to win a BDWD prize pack at the end of the year, PLUS we'll shout you out on the next show. So head on over to your favorite podcast app and say some kind words. We talked about why some of you saw Leo walking all the way to Greenbrier last week and how the fallout from the Ahmaud Arbery murder changes his perspective while exercising in public. We also introduced Gimmie 5, which is 5 questions that we'll be asking our guests each week. What is your guilty pleasure? When is the last time you cried? Truth or dare? What's your favorite cereal? If you were an animal, which would you be and why? Have you broken a bone? If yes, what's the story? Let us know what you think about the questions. Should we add any? Get rid of one? We'd love to hear your feedback in our Instagram DMs. Thanks to our sponsor this week, Rock City Outfitters. They're donating 50% of sales on their fundraising t-shirts to The Food Banks of Arkansas. Check out those shirts and more at rockcityoutfitters.com and use the code BDWD20 at checkout for 20% off your order AND free shipping. DC Talk - Colored People: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iM17qeIIIE4 The Barkley Marathons: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B017Y43P3S/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

It's another all host special on the Black Dude White Dude pod. We're not even hiding our obsession with The Last Dance. The first hour is all about 90s basketball and we even get into our best of the best rankings. This is a fun one, especially if you've been watching Michael Jordan highlights for the last month like we have. Big thanks to our sponsor this week, Rock City Outfitters. They're donating 50% of sales on their fundraising t-shirts to The Food Banks of Arkansas. Check out those shirts and more at rockcityoutfitters.com and use the code BDWD20 at checkout for 20% off your order AND free shipping. The Last Dance: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28973557/the-last-dance-updates-untold-story-michael-jordan-chicago-bulls Jordan Shot Chart: https://twitter.com/kirkgoldsberry/status/1255931389654052868?s=20

In this episode we deep dive (while socially distancing) into Jessica Zimmerman's new book "Sleeping with a Stranger". HOLY SCHMOKES this book was fantastic. Jessica holds nothing back. Listen to this podcast, and then go to her site and order the book. Sponsors: Rock City Outfitters: use the promo code BDWD20 for 20% off and free shipping - www.rockcityoutfitters.com/ Zimmerman Events - www.zimmermanevents.com/

It's time for the quarantine special as Black Dude White Dude talks about Covid-19 and the fallout from the virus that's affecting the entire world. We tested our knowledge of what to do when you run out of toilet paper and how a few seashells could help.We also discussed the basics of where to find legitimate information on the virus. Music and movies made an exciting return with boy bands and pop stars from the early 2000s being the subject of our focus. Bundle up, 8 feet from your friends and family, and enjoy this edition of the Black Dude White Dude Podcast. Sponsors: Rock City Outfitters: use the promo code BDWD20 for 20% off and free shipping - https://www.rockcityoutfitters.com/ Rebel Kettle: https://www.rebelkettle.com/ Jlo/arod video: https://twitter.com/JLo/status/1236865771692670976?s=20 CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html WHO Website: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019 Corona Virus wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coronavirus_disease_2019

It's a host-only special this week on the Black Dude White Dude Podcast, and things got weird in the best way. The guys talk about what they're giving up for lent, and have a lively discussion on a "who's got to go" meme. Love is Blind takes over about half of the pod, and the guys are obsessed. Todd also went in on the NBA for a bit. Y'all are going to love this one. Sponsors: Rock City Outfitters: https://www.rockcityoutfitters.com/ Rebel Kettle: https://www.rebelkettle.com/ BDWD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackDudeWhiteDude/ BDWD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackdude_whitedude/

Black dude and White dude are joined this week by Avery Bingham and Amanda Young of the How to Not Get Murdered Podcast. We talked with them about their show's origins and talked about a number of episodes ranging from what to do if you're being followed to hotel safety when traveling. The HTNGM team gave us tips on ways to be proactive about personal safety, and taught us how to escape a locked trunk. This is a fun one. So grab a glass of Working Glass Hero, put on your favorite Rock City t-shirt and enjoy this venture into the world of personal safety. Sponsors Rock City Tees: https://www.rockcityoutfitters.com/ Rebel Kettle: https://www.rebelkettle.com/ How to Not Get Murdered links Website: https://www.how2notgetmurdered.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HTNGMPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howtonotgetmurdered/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HTNGMPodcast/ Podcast: https://spoti.fi/2OPShFb Link Trunk episode: https://spoti.fi/37natMG Episode on being followed: https://spoti.fi/31QY02s Hotel Episode: https://spoti.fi/2Hhur0y Justin long on Dax podcast: https://spoti.fi/31Qidpk Hotel lock: https://amzn.to/2vssVpQ Conway Crime map: https://bit.ly/2voxS2Z