Sox and Sandals Podcast

Sox and Sandals Podcast

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Sox and Sandals Podcast episodes

  • Nikki Giovanni & James Baldwin 1971 pt. 3 | @Obabalu (Ep. 108)
    On this weeks episode Oba and I continue to listen and react to the classic conversation that took place in 1971 between Nikki Giovanni and James Baldwin. The selected audio clips took us on a journey of discussion that touched on the immaculate conception, the role religion plays in the lives of black americans, the ability of the black man to express himself, black male masculinity, breadwinner mentality, etc. Once again, the convo of these two literary giants lay the foundation for a rich discussion between Oba and myself.
    This episode was recorded April 9, 2019. The audio that you hear in the intro is Nipsey Hussle's brother Blacc Sam, speaking at Nipseys' Homegoing service on April 11, 2019. Rest in Power King Nip...
    1 hr 58 min
  • Stardust | @8BitJ_ (Ep. 107)
    On this week’s episode I have ascending Bay Area artist 8bitJ on the show as we review his most recent project. Jesse (8bitJ) and I go track by track as we dig to his very dope, extremely introspective, and cohesive body of work.
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    1 hr 41 min
  • Nipsey Hussle Tribute (Ep. 106)
    Ermias Asghedom aka Nipsey Hussle was slain March 31, 2019. It was a Sunday at about 5:22 PM when I discovered that Nipsey had been pronounced dead after having been shot 6 times in front of his 'Marathon' clothing store. Nipsey was a true pillar of his community. He invested in real estate and helped to revitalize businesses, he donated money to help renovate elementary schools, he started a successful STEM program for kids in LA. Nipsey was hyperactive in the neighborhood that he grew up in and used music as a vehicle to finance his dreams.
    This a truly tragic loss to the hip hop/black community. Nipsey called himself the Tupac of his generation and he very well may be... His life was cut short at 33 years. Rest in POWER Nipsey Hussle...
    53 min
  • RECAP (Ep. 104 & 105)
    On this episode I recap episodes 104 and 105, the Nikki Giovanni and James Baldwin conversation review. I give a clear view of how I process the idea of white supremacy, I rehash the reparations portion of the conversation, and give a story behind how slavery still affects me and my family today.
    34 min
  • Nikki Giovanni & James Baldwin 1971 pt. 2 | @obabalu (Ep. 105)
    On this week's episode Oba and I continue to listen and react to clips of a conversation between Nikki Giovanni and James Baldwin that took place in 1971. A brief synopsis of the clips are as follows...
    1. Giving your kid the game
    2. Taking care of my block first, before I try to save the rest of the African Diaspora
    3. We’re not obliged to believe the definitions that others give themselves. We have to make our own definitions and rule the world that way. Out of our terrifying sense of suffering, there is a sense of life that we have that everyone needs.
    4. The church, Nikki not having anything stronger to offer black folks than Jesus.
    Watch the full video of Nikki and James below:
    https://youtu.be/eZmBy7C9gHQ
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    Guest:
    @obabalu
    Song:
    Have a Good Life
    Artist - @SPZRKT
    1 hr 18 min
  • Nikki Giovanni & James Baldwin 1971 pt. 1| @obabalu (Ep. 104)
    On this week's episode I'm joined by the good brother @Obabalu as we break down this profound conversation between Nikki Giovanni and James Baldwin that took place in 1971. We touch on the topics of external and internal oppression, Willie Lynch, gaining the world vs. losing your soul, and reparations for American Descendants of Slaves.
    1 hr 40 min
  • Egyptology | Kara Cooney (Ep. 103)
    On this episode I had the pleasure of gleaning knowledge from world renowned Egyptologist Kara Cooney. Kara has received a PhD in Egyptology from Johns Hopkins University. She has curated Egyptian art exhibits around the world, she spent many years in Egypt as an archeologist. working at various excavations. She is an Associate Professor of Ancient Egyptian Art & Architecture and Chair of the Department of Near Eastern Languages & Cultures @UCLA.
    Kara answered all of the questions that I personally had and the questions that I solicited from some of the listeners of the podcast. We briefly discussed the books Kara has authored, racial/ethnic origin of the ancient kemetic people (Egyptians), the ethics of excavating Egyptian tombs, the influence of Egypt on modern religion, etc…
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    Guest:
    @karacooney
    Song:
    Have a Good Life
    Artist - @SPZRKT
    1 hr 24 min
  • Black Mardi Gras Indians | Chuk Barber (Ep. 102)
    On this episode Chuk Barber educates with knowledge of the Black Mardi Gras Indians of New Orleans. Chuk is one of the original members of the Skull and Bone gang of New Orleans and is the founder of the Northside Skull and Bone gang here in Oregon. Chuk migration to Portland started with the tragedy of hurricane Katrina. He did not evacuate for the storm, so he gives us his firsthand account of living through the storm.
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    Guest:
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    Song:
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    Artist - @SPZRKT
    2 hr 4 min
  • Precious Hannah | Young Black Entrepreneur (Ep. 101)
    On this episode I had the privilege of going to the lab and seeing how Precious whips up the product! Precious Hannah is the creator of Mister OK's Essentials. She makes all-natural candles, soaps, and body butter. Precious shares an amazing story of how her son Onyx, out of necessity, became her first customer. As a shoe designer for Nike, Precious shares her method of managing the challenges that come with navigating corporate America as an African American woman... Listen and enjoy!!!
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    Guest:
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    Song:
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    Artist - @SPZRKT
    1 hr 9 min
  • Boycott Culture | Maundo B (Ep. 100)
    Yo it’s my 100th episode!!! I remember thinking that it would be crazy to ever get to 100 episodes, but we made it! I have Maundo rocking with me as we reminisce on our favorite moments in SXSNDLS history.
    As we moved beyond the nostalgia, we touched on Angela Rye’s comments on immigration when she was a guest on the breakfast club in January.
    We dig into the recent movement of boycotting Gucci, Prada, and Moncler. These designer brands have put out clothing that involves blackface. Hip Hop artists like TI and Souljah Boy are fed up… We differentiate between boycott culture and cancel culture and the effectiveness of both.
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    1 hr 31 min

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This podcast exists to create dialogue among people with various worldviews. Our faith, religion, political stance, etc are things in society that we easily allow to drive us apart. Trust me, Sox and…