Racially Speaking

By David Phipps

This is a podcast for people of color to be our full selves as we dive into things like the Bible, entertainment, politics, and other related topics that affect our well being.

With careers in both m... more

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How many episodes does Racially Speaking have?

The podcast currently has 92 episodes available.

Racially Speaking episodes:

May 24, 2024 Episode 67-Butker's contentious speech, Kramer's N-word rant, and discerning the line of forgiveness
David and John-Mark dissect both what was wrong and what was actually acceptable about Harrison Butker's commencement speech last week.
Then the two share their thoughts on Michael Richard's (Kramer from Seinfeld) upcoming memoire amid the fallout from his explicit, racist rant back in 2006.
Last, David and John-Mark have a candid conversation on how to discern forgiveness, cancel culture, and accountability in their own lives.
Show Notes:
4:50 - Harrison Butker's speech
38:14 - Michael Richards' racist rant
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1h 25min
May 13, 2024 Episode 66 - Rap Beef, Taylor Swift, and Cowboy Carter
David and John-Mark catch up on what's been going on between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift's, "The Torture Poet's Department," and Beyonce's, "Cowboy Carter."
The two breakdown the racial implications of Drake and Kendrick's beef, whether or not Black people like Taylor Swift, and whether or not we give Beyonce enough respect.
Show Notes:
7:40 - Drake and Kendrick
40:03 - Taylor Swift
122:15 - Beyonce
https://time.com/5673476/ken-burns-country-music-black-artists/
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1h 41min
April 25, 2024 Episode 65 - E.L. Smiling on Worship Leading and NIL
David sits down with pastor, preacher, worship leader, and former wide-receiver, E.L. Smiling, to talk about all the above as it relates to justice.
https://www.patreon.com/raciallyspeaking
https://www.amazon.com/Church-Heaven-Cultivating-Multiethnic-Kingdom/dp/1514005387
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1h 8min
April 08, 2024 Episode 64 - Does the Bible talk about Justice? with Vince Oliveri
David sits down with returning guest, friend and pastor, Dr. Vince Oliveri, to discuss whether or not the Bible talks about justice at its core.
Vince is a pastor at The Vine Church in Blacksburg, VA, and recently finished up his PhD at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland.
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1h 22min
February 29, 2024 Episode 63 - "Gen Z on Justice" with Radford's Black Student Alliance
David sits down with Radford University's Black Student Alliance officers, I'yonah Cartwright and Dayshawn Perry, to discuss activism on campus and this generation's views on everything from representation to voting.
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1h 4min
February 26, 2024 Episode 62 - Will we ever learn?
David discusses the recent mass shooting that took place at the Kansas City Chief's super bowl parade, and what can and needs to be done about lethal gun culture.
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https://www.everytown.org/
https://publichealth.jhu.edu/departments/health-policy-and-management/research-and-practice/center-for-gun-violence-solutions
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32min
February 09, 2024 Episode 61 Full Video
David is joined by friend of the show, Alethea Lamberson, to discuss "race-norming" in the NFL, the history of racism in the league, and whether or not we should hold musical artists accountable for the things the advocate for in their music.
The two discuss Jay-Z's lucrative partnership with the NFL to help combat racism, as well as Taylor Swifts latest Grammy wins, and much, much more.
Show notes:
https://www.patreon.com/raciallyspeaking
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-nfls-racist-race-norming-is-an-afterlife-of-slavery/
https://www.vox.com/culture/2019/8/16/20808892/jay-z-nfl-kaepernick-roc-nation-partnership-inspire-change-criticism
https://www.forbes.com/sites/susanharmeling/2024/01/23/the-politics-of-pop-dei-lessons-from-taylor-swifts-advocacy/?sh=306ac99d75c4
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blackballed/id1690841575
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1h 27min
February 08, 2024 Episode 61 - The NFL's race problem and are "Jay-Z and Taylor Swift activists?"
David is joined by friend of the show, Alethea Lamberson, to discuss "race-norming" in the NFL, the history of racism in the league, and whether or not we should hold musical artists accountable for the things the advocate for in their music.

The two discuss Jay-Z's lucrative partnership with the NFL to help combat racism, as well as Taylor Swifts latest Grammy wins, and much, much more.

Show notes:
https://www.patreon.com/raciallyspeaking

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-nfls-racist-race-norming-is-an-afterlife-of-slavery/

https://www.vox.com/culture/2019/8/16/20808892/jay-z-nfl-kaepernick-roc-nation-partnership-inspire-change-criticism

https://www.forbes.com/sites/susanharmeling/2024/01/23/the-politics-of-pop-dei-lessons-from-taylor-swifts-advocacy/?sh=306ac99d75c4

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blackballed/id1690841575

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1h 29min
January 26, 2024 Episode 60 - “Gen Z on Justice” and ‘Kobe!’”with Travis Woolard
In our second episode of our "Gen Z on Justice" series, David sits down with Radford University student, Travis Woolard, to hear his perspective on his generation's views on justice, as well as his mutual, life-long admiration for the late Kobe Bryant. The two weave in and out of justice conversation while also reflecting on the fourth anniversary of the passing of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna.
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1h 1min
January 22, 2024 Episode 59 - Full Video
David gives some brief thoughts on the presidential race and, racially speaking, on what issues stick out.
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20min

FAQs about Racially Speaking:

How many episodes does Racially Speaking have?

The podcast currently has 92 episodes available.