In this episode of The Black Lotus Podcast, we sit down with our friend and fellow Saint Mary's alumni Kahlil Jefferson. Kahlil is a Sports Management major and a member of the baseball team at Menlo College. We discussed a range of topics, from what quarantine was like for us, to how we have been doing since high school. We then move into a conversation about Christianity and the Bible, analyzing the differences between how religion is practiced and how it should be. To wrap up the episode, we talk about the Grow Love Collective, a non-profit organization Kahlil was part of a few years ago. They encouraged people to lead positive lives and to spread kindness. This episode was a great one and it was definitely worth the wait. Thank you to all who support the vision of The Black Lotus. And as we always say, as long as you show us love, we'll stay consistent!

00:00:43 - Introduction - Summer League Origins

00:05:24 - Fighting our Consumerism / Getting Healthy

00:12:20 - Quarantine Grinding

00:16:50 - The Khalil Jefferson

00:20:24 - Keys to Networking / Try to Maintain Relationship

00:29:18 - St. Mary’s Daze

00:35:30 - The Grind, cut out the distractions

00:41:22 - Don’t Tell People Your Goals

00:48:23 - Never lose your Inner Child/ Don’t Submit to Social Conditioning

00:54:04 - Jesus is Black, There isn’t a single white person in the Bible … Besides the Romans

01:02:28 - Earth vs. The World’s Societies/ Intellectualism

01:13:23 - What is Khalil’s Favorite Book in the Bible and Why? 

01:20:25 - There’s Death in Today, There’s Life in Future

01:29:35 - GrowLove Collective

01:41:40 - Conclusion of a Great Episode

In this episode of The Black Lotus Podcast, we gave you guys a power hour and some change of young black consciousness. We brought on reoccurring guests Akil, Xavier, and Reggie for a rigorous conversation about Black society. We discussed all kinds of things within the black spectrum including new revolutionary ideas, human nature, white supremacy’s deep roots and so much more. Engage in this conversation with us as we embark upon our journey to solidify and establish a foundation within Black society. Thank you all so much for listening, and as long as you show love, we will stay consistent.

00:01:02 - A Superb Introduction

00:02:10 - Sex Sells, Cop Kills, and Black Votes 

00:16:32 - Media Biases Control the Masses More than You Think 

00:28:30 - The Feminism Illusion, Why Womanism is Different 

00:36:09 - The White-Out of History, America’s Silent Genocides 

00:45:10 - Slavery still Alive and Well, Power Trips of Leaders 

00:54:36 - Is all fair in Love and War?? Is Violence taught? 

01:08:40 - Unsustainably Of Human Nature/ “Stay ready so you ain’t gotta get ready” 

01:14:47 - Is Pride a neutral thing? 

01:17:43 - New Revolution Ideologies/ Violence, Non-Violence, or Something Else? 

01:23:40 - A moment for the Sages 

01:27:40 - Revolution or Black Emancipation? 

01:34:50 - BLM “Black Lives MATTERED”/ Black Kids are Special, School makes us SPeD

In this episode of the Black Lotus podcast, we bring on Xavier Brown to discuss Black Society. Xavier is an acting major at UCLA, the co-founder of Magnum Opus Media, and the designer and co-founder of Brightside Supply. There were plenty of eye-opening topics in this discussion, including culture & traditions, the indirect impacts of slavery on society, the incalculable power of Africa, and more! Thank you to those who listen, and don't be hesitant to reach out and let us know what you think. And as we always say, As long as you show love, we will stay consistent. Xavier also just released a new song titled, "What does the World Say?" Be sure to check it out. 

00:01:29 - Introduction/Mr. BlueCheck 

00:05:51 - “Tradition is peer pressure of the dead“ 

00:12:53 - When did racism really start? 

00:24:22 - The Siphoning African Wealth/ General Butt-Naked 

00:31:24 - Qaddafi’s Unfulfilled Dreams/ the Abortion of the African Central Currency 

00:36:27 - The Hoodwinking/ The Preparation of Slavery 

00:42:11 - Conclusion from the East

In today’s episode, The Black Lotus brings on Jack Austin and Gavin Zirkle, two good friends from high school. The conversation started with us discussing new college experiences and past high school memories, and then we talked about society on a larger scale, and where the United States seems to be headed. We then discussed Star Wars and our favorite movies from the franchise. This was a well-rounded conversation and there was definitely something for everybody in here, you guys will enjoy this one for sure. Thank you for the continued support, as long as you guys show love we’ll stay consistent. 

00:00:33 - Introduction

00:02:10 - “My Last 2 days in Portland I got chased by a guy with a gun” 

00:08:44 - St. Mary’s Daze 

00:11:24 - College Housing/ HU’s Blackburn Protest 

00:20:01 - The Man in the Red Mask 

00:32:07 - Where’s the move? / Inflation’s a B**** 

00:41:32 - Media the master deflectors/ COVID Numbers were hyperbolized 

00:48:34 -What’s with all the NPCs 

00:55:49 - “To be the President you have to be a Sociopath” 

01:13:27 - Copyrights and YouTube/ Share the Intellectual Wealth 

01:17:55 - Is the Culture too forgiving of toxicity? 

01:25:54 - Social Affinities, are you hooked? 

01:30:56 - What’s the best Star Wars? 

01:49:35 - Why the Disney Star Wars are different? 

01:58:29 - Androids vs iPhones 

02:07:41 - IDGAF is desensitizing society / Non-Conspiracy Theories 

02:19:54 - The movie “2012”, Doomsday, and more NPCs

In today’s episode, Josiah brings on some of his friends Malik, Jamal, and Chandler from Howard University. Malik Seay is a Sports Management major from Flint, Michigan, Jamal is an Acting major from Dallas, Texas, and Chandler Row is an Accounting major from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. We discussed what life has been like at Howard for us, Deion Sanders’ move from Jackson State, and relationships in the modern world. This episode was very long but informative and insightful. Let us know what you think of this episode, we would appreciate all feedback, and as always, as long as you guys show love, we’ll stay consistent!

This episode was recorded on December 14th, 2022.

00:01:00 : Introduction

00:03:27: Soon-to-be Howard Alumni/College Reflections

00:08:15: What Covid did for our futures

00:21:10: We admire the people who take risks, but we never want to take them ourselves

00:27:00: Thoughts on Deion Sanders leaving Jackson State

00:38:40: “What did you want Deion to do at Jackson State?”

00:42:20: How college sports influence the academics of their institutions

00:54:20: We didn’t get to see the full potential of what Jackson State could’ve been

01:00:15: How has an HBCU affected your thinking?

01:06:30: Jamal goes on a tangent about the Howard Community

01:14:28: Freshman year Madden days

01:24:05: Meg the Stallion and Tory Lanez

01:35:30: “Believe all Women”

01:39:49: “You can’t protect something you don’t have authority over”

01:43:25: Do Black women value the protection of the Black man?

01:47:25: Programs and Resources geared toward the Black community primarily focus on the women, not the men

01:50:51: “I wouldn’t cook for my man unless we were married”

01:59:30: “I’m fine if my wife is the breadwinner”

02:05:40: If you are a man, don’t make money your only personality trait if you are looking for a quality woman

02:06:58: “However you start with a woman is however the relationship will continue”

02:09:15: “If I meet a girl for the first time and I take her to a steakhouse…”

02:20:00: Britney Griner

On this episode of the Black Lotus podcast, we brought on sage and longtime friend, Joshua Sanders, to talk about his experiences as a former college athlete, and as an HBCU student at Philander Smith College in Little Rock, Arkansas. We discussed what it is like to live in America as young black men, what our futures hold, conflicts within history, and some intriguing stories. This was a very enjoyable episode, let us know what you think. As long as you show love, we’ll stay consistent.

00:46 - Introduction, drink of the night, LaMarca Prosecco 

02:45 - King of the Hill @FGB 

03:05 - Josh’s Solo Mission to the Black College Expo 

10:45 - Going to a Black Middle School shaped our vision of Blackness Society 

19:44 - The Real Statistic compared to the False Narratives of Racist 

29:00 - Stop including POCs in Black Conversations 

42:10 - Know the Black Story because it is History/ Conspiracy Theories

54:00 - America, the Oligarchy, Why do you vote as a (black) person? 

1:01:50 - If Black people formed a nation, we would a Top 10 Country in the Global Economy 

1:11:30 - Black Plight is a Satirical Commodity to Non-Black People 

1:14:50 - Monetize your Dreams and Hobbies 

1:17:20 - St. Leo’s The Great Days 

1:23:39 - “White” and “Black” History happened at the same time 

1:30:35 - Be aware of where your opportunities are

1:38:55 - “Successful people read” 

1:43:45 - Black against Empire by C. J. Bloom and Waldo Martin 

1:51:40 - What we are taught young has a vital effect on who we become

In today's episode, the Black Lotus brings on Frazier White, a good friend of the podcast. Frazier has seen the vision of the Black Lotus for a long time, as he used to participate in our Instagram lives back during the early days of the podcast. Now, we finally had to the opportunity to get him in the studio with us. Frazier brought plenty of insight into this episode, as we delved into the topics of education, physical health, dating, religion, and American history through the lens of the Black Community. This was an extremely informative and motivational episode, and there were plenty of valuable insights shared.  We know you guys will enjoy this one. And as we always say, as long as you show love, we'll stay consistent. 

00:00 Intro 

01:10 How our black catholic school created a strong family

03:20- We must push for black intellectualism within the youth

07:25- Why being prepared institutionally for college hits different

10:45- Madden and Games as Adults after 2016

13:21 Importance of Integrity

16:10 Valuing your body

21:15 Sports build Family  

26:28 Getting addicted to the Grind  

29:35 The only thing stopping you is you  

31:19 Stop fitting trends  

32:30 How to Attract the opposite sex  

37:16 Don’t let the Red pill get to you  

42:15 Love yourself before you try to love others  

46:25 1st date tips for Men  

52:50 Understanding people’s reality  

1:01:05 You never know what the future may hold  

1:07:00 Understanding perspectives 

1:10:10 How Black people feel about themselves  

1:18:00 Iron sharpens iron  

1:20:10 Integration is not the end  

1:22:00 Inferior mindset  

1:24:00 history lesson  

1:38:23 Intrinsic value of being black  

1:43:00 Keeping up with appearances  

1:50:00 Who is the Goat  

2:00:30 This podcast is different  

2:05:00 Closing 

In today's episode, Josiah brings on good friend and aspiring actor, Jamal Richardson. Hailing from the neighborhood of Oak Cliff in Dallas, Texas, Jamal has had to overcome a lot of trials to be where he is today, and this episode encapsulates his journey. Even at Howard University, Jamal's journey has been anything but easy, and in his first week at Howard, he nearly got canceled for saying something that the class and teacher didn't agree with. This set the tone for him that year, and this eventually led him down a different path in life. 

      During the pandemic, Jamal realized that he didn't want to be a Political Science Major anymore and that he wanted to pursue acting as a career, and although there has been much uncertainty for him after making this decision, Jamal has no regrets about changing his major and pursuing what has seemed impossible. That's where the title of this episode comes from, and when it comes to achieving your dreams and goals, there has to be a level of stubbornness about yourself that must be embodied. We over here at the Black Lotus agree with that philosophy wholeheartedly, and we know there is plenty of work that must be done to achieve our goals. If you want to hear motivation, this is the right episode for you. We appreciate the continued support of the podcast, it means the world to us. As long as you guys show love, we'll stay consistent, enjoy! 

00:00 Intro 

04:00 The Parenting Debate 

08:01 First experience of Division 

12:15 Different parent dynamics 

19:00 Importance of two parents in the Black community 

23:00 Understanding societal structures 

30:18 Mentality when dealing with people 

33:18 Growth mindset 

35:45 Seeing red in an argument 

38:19 Understanding women 

43:29 You will never lose respect for speaking your truth 

47:11 Lack of Male representation at Howard University

56:45 Read this book ASAP 

59:30 What does killing black leaders do to the community?

1:02:14 Do political parties really support black people 

1:08:10 Storytime 

1:10:00 Stereotype central 

1:16:20 Black-on-Black violence 

1:17:18 New career path 

1:22:00 Why Howard University 

1:35:48 Dealing with hostile environments 

1:39:45 perseverance when people tell you that you aren't good enough 

1:43:00 Molding the next generation 

1:50:40 dealing with haters 

1:57:21 Always try to be the best you can be 

2:04:00 self-esteem drives success 

2:10:00 Closing

In today's episode, Michael and Josiah discuss Black issues in America and the inner causes and reasons for said issues. We discussed ideas that could help propel the community forward, but also ideas that have pushed the community backward. This conversation was just an overall free-flowing talk about the state of the black community, and this has been an episode we've been waiting to release for a long time, we know you guys will enjoy this one!

00:00 Intro

02:00 Black-owned amazon  

05:00 Origin of how we operate as a society   

09:35 The Shade Room is the Devil 

14:25 Graduate School   

17:49 Black leaders aren't good leaders  

23:30 The black community has gone soft   

28:38 Deeper-rooted violence   

36:32 When we got civil rights what did we really do with it?   

43:31 Black Community Mindset   

53:07 Advancement of our Community  

55:33 Family dynamic   

1:01:45 Why Does the black community prioritize their bodies over their minds?   

1:05:48 reading is important   

1:07:00 Black people don't benefit from the patriarchy   

1:15:29 important excerpt and analysis   

1:28:22 separating black and white realities   

1:32:20 Michele Wallace's book, The New Jim Crow  

1:35:50 Black masculinity   

1:38:31 Study of men   

1:43:00 Strengthening men's souls   

1:48:00 Adjusting the prison system   

1:52:00 Keeping people ignorant   

2:00:00 Final thoughts

In today’s episode of the Black Lotus Podcast, Michael had the privilege of interviewing up-and-coming producer Mar Augst. He talked about his young journey in music production, some of his current collaborations, and much more. There was plenty of helpful knowledge and wisdom in this episode. And don’t forget to check out the Quiet Storm, the Mar Augst and Kilo collab tape, out now on all platforms. As long as you guys show love, we’ll stay consistent. 

00:00 Intro 

02:50 what is music to you 

05:00 origin story 

08:45 key upgrades 

13:19 The mindset switch 

16:30 Get rid of distractions 

21:21 Keep experimenting with new things 

26:16 applying the things you learn 

28:00 Top three pieces out right now 

30:11 What happens after your best 

32:20 promote your work 

36:00 Recognizing talent for a song 

39:00 Finding your sound 

41:00 top project 

48:50 Never force music

 54:55 Future projects 

58:33 Consistent content production 

59:30 Youtube is your friend 

1:05:07 YouTube can build clientele 

1:15:00 Closing