The Atlanta Podcast

International artist and homie of the pod, FRKO, returns to guest host while discussing a drama filled shooting, his precognitive powers, and DragonCon!

#ATLSalute Goes To: Christian Andrews & Omar Ferrer

What's On TAP?:

CITRA CITRA CITRA CITRA - Hazy Triple IPA - Inner Voice Brewing 10% ABV

Brownie de Cuvee - Imperial Stout and Barleywine blend - Pontoon Brewing 13.5% ABV

Kersenperzik - Barrel aged French Saison w/ Peaches and Cherries - Pontoon Brewing 5% ABV

Comedic genius Tyler Chronicles pulls up to the podcast to tell his story and let us know about his comedy album that he’s droppin’!

In this Juneteenth/Father’s Day episode, we deliver a local history lesson that encompasses the struggles and triumphs of a local successful black father who was once a slave, as well as racial divide sparked by media, and voter suppression.

CORRECTION DISCLAIMER ABOUT THE DETAILS OF THE GRANDFATHER CLAUSE:

In 1907, Georgia Governor Hoke Smith, who had campaigned promising to disenfranchise black voters, signed an act that would amend Georgia's constitution and impose a LITERACY TEST as a requirement for voting.

The Georgia Constitution required voters to be male, at least 21, and a resident of Georgia for one year, but did not explicitly disqualify black voters. Because Smith’s Amendment would disenfranchise many whites also, it contained exemptions designed to allow whites to vote, even if they failed a literacy test.

Among those exemptions: any Union or Confederate veteran or their descendants could vote. Because many white Georgians had grandfathers in the confederate army, this provision became known as the “Grandfather Clause.” Voters approved the amendment in 1908 and Georgia took another long step down the dark road of Jim Crow. It took the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to overturn the blatant act of discrimination proposed on August 21, 1907.

#ATLSalute Goes To: Dr. Alex McCready

What's On TAP?: 

Barrel-Aged City In The Trees - Long Boil Dopplebock Aged in Whiskey Barrels - Orpheus Brewing 11%ABV

Gin & Juice- ASW Winterville Gin, Berry Cobbler Syrup, Lime Juice, Orange Oil, Ginger Beer

Chad Ralston of ASW Distillery pops in to keep us stocked and inform us on the history and future of ASW.

Executive Director of MINT ATL, Julissa White-Smith, stops by to tell the story of MINT, it’s purpose, and impact on the local art scene AND to inform us on EngageMINT: a summer social block party and fundraiser for the local arts!

From Ball Girl to Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer of the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena, Melissa M. Proctor hangs out with TAP to bless them with her origin story.

With a very connected special guest, we TAP into the origin story of J Carter and ONE Musicfest.

For a special SUPERBOWL episode, TAP talks about Superbowl participants with Georgia ties, the BIG halftime show, Justin’s dating life, Disney movies, and dream VERZUZ matchups.

Late as hell, the boys are back in 2022 with some political talk and a whole lotta jokes.

TAP List: Inner Voice Brewing - Citra Citra

ATL Salute: Nappy Roots and the opening of Atlantucky Brewing

Comedians Furg & Ronnie Jordan pull up with the gutbustin‘ laughs, Ronnie‘s origin story, and a talk about the Heavie AF Comedy Album.

Make sure you check out Ronnie Jordan‘s Heavie AF Comedy Album for those long-ass road trips for the holidays at: https://www.ronniejordan.net/