The Curious Caml

Collaborating with Poetry Party family member Keyonna LaShawn in this episode. The winter blues were a common eeriness I noticed in 2022. It felt important to address the depression in the air. Keyonna and I talked about cyclical cynicism and melancholy.  It is interesting how this pattern moves in tandem with the holidays. The worst part is that there are expectations and standards during the holiday season. Doubling down on the bad mood. 

Disclaimer: I was really far away from my mic at the beginning of this recording. Then at a certain point, my mic fell. Then I got closer to my mic. Y'all know I don't like editing. You're getting this whole episode :D

This episode is a black history month special. I had the pleasure of hosting a fellow student of CSU Jervonne Agard. He is an international student from the Caribbean. 
Our conversation revolved around cultural conflicts between descendants of the African Diaspora. Jervonne and I quashed stereotypes, and misnomers, and focused on the powers of unity and interdependence.  One of the most important points I gathered from our conversation was that descendants of the African Diaspora have a similar history, similar culture, and we are clearly related. It was so much fun recording this episode. This podcast is becoming exactly what I wanted it to be. 

During the summer of 2021 in Miami, I met Keith at a larger-than-life event. Keith is a Philly-based photographer with other notable talents. We connected as networkers and have since established a relationship grounded on staying motivated. This is why chose the topic "Watching Seeds Grow." There were a few people that supported me when I started respecting myself as the creative that I am. Since then, I have seen my creations uplift my well-being, confidence, and rational. 

We still have a long way to go, but the sprouts of this show and all my other work are giving me so much joy. Just like a tree that bears fruit, the abundance related to my bounty is allowing me to host a platform that allows people to talk their shit.

Remember to follow me @TheCuriousCaml on Instagram for updates :-) 

This episode is a follow-up of the recording with Gabe. We talk about all manner of things like the Queen of England, Texan Nationalism, and taxes. It is the state of the world. Will we build something new or watch it all burn !!?

Months ago, I recorded an episode with an old friend of mine. His name is Gabe Terrones. For a good time in high school, he and I went on countless adventures, survived crazy situations, and eventually graduated high school together. One thing about Gabe and I is that we were never scared to stand out from others. Together we were a band, everywhere we went we made noise. Or music depending on your perspective. This collection of episodes reflects how we perceive the world as we continue to make noise along the way. 

I've been wanting to host these guys for some time now.  I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to promote the work of Trae Collins. In this episode I discovered that he was the mastermind behind LoneStarWrld .  Mekail and others in their group work to uplift Trae during his creative process. Support like this is necessary for the success of anybody of organizations. 

Nevertheless, seeing them both grow in their own light has inspired me over the years. I remember these guys from when I was in high school. The way we all grew post-graduation would be a topic for another day. So instead, I chose to focus on the men they are becoming now .

In this episode of The Curious Caml I host the graceful New Dai Mystic.  A cohort of mine, Daisha is a Poetry Party intern. Working with an artist like NewDai has shown me ways I can make my work even better.  Daisha has influenced my creative process in the past month so it's only right that I share the stage with such a bright individual. 

She is really into astrology and explains the array of stigmas associated with the modality. It was interesting speaking with her since I learn a lot from her. Enjoy :-)

In this episode, I host none other than the professional sports media photographer Michael Chase on The Curious Caml Podcast. Michael Chase is a sports journalist with amazing conviction. He has a point to deliver media through a lens that major media platforms tend to ignore. His range and scope show not only his empathy, but his comprehension of how regular life can affect an athlete's performance. 

I'm not too familiar with sports so having someone like Michael break things down was a major help. Check out his website and read his blog  @ The Unheralded Sports View (theunheraldedview.com)

Another amazing episode in the works. I host the good lady Jasmine (@Blowing.Kissess) on my show to discuss an argument she shared with me some time ago. The idea that fairytale love is not real was brought to my attention. Jasmine firmly believes that it is real, and she will not settle for less.  In this episode, we discuss the difference between the feelings associated with loving someone and being in love with someone. Our conversation could have gone many places as the dimension precipitated around love are not linear. In fact, it is multi-dimensional.  Sadly, Jasmine did have her phone charger, so we had to end the episode short :'( 

This just means that she will return to speak with us some more. While I'm typing this bio, I just want to say that I love you too! xo <3

In this episode, I brought up a childhood friend of mine to talk about life as a kid in Baltimore city. Our conversation even had us peering into our experiences as adolescence growing into teens. You'll hear about our experiences in middle school and how our choices separated us from crowds and chaos. A reoccurring theme on this podcast is "a change of scenery."  No surprise considering, I did an episode on this. Both D'jah and I got away from the city for some time and returned with new lenses.  Tap in to understand the range of perspectives coming from like-minded individuals.

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