I was putting together the music for a podcast episode, and realized an old fave and a instrumental had some commonality. One a cappella track, one instrumental, and a speed change later, here we are.

All credit due to the original artists: Blu Cantrell vocals, Dallas Austin's original production, and 9th Wonder's beat tape instrumental.

Blu Cantrell - So Blu

9th Wonder - Zion II

I speak on the infamous although by now completely forgotten Lakers Rockets game. I actually cover the game, then talk about the fight(9:22), then shift to Khabib/Conor and the UFC(13:19).

Audio credits:

Katt Williams - Pimp Chronicles Pt. 1

Mayor Talib - Mint Hill Music

URL - Tay Roc vs Hollow the Don

My Way Entertainment - The Juggernaut Bitch

TSM Daequan

De La Soul - View

9th Wonder - FatAlbertAndRudy!!!

Glass Boy - Spastic Midi Signals

A summer interview with Hanief Saterfield, creator of the bobspotter app and Oracle Online.

He talks about the purpose of bobspotter at 1:42; defines the "united business culture" at 7:56; we clarify that the LOVE of money is the root of all evil at 11:22; at 14:52 he discusses how bobspotter aims to redefine what black businesses are; and at 21:12 he talks about the variety in the locations of black business. Eventually at 29:06 he discusses 29:06, and we wrap up around 35:47.

Opening song: Mayor Talib - Mint Hill Music

Closing song: Glass Boy - Spastic Midi Signals

The hip hop artist whose instrumentals have served as the backdrop for my podcasts. Mayor Talib joins me to talk about his debut album.

Our discussion points include the following:

0:28 Introduction

2:35 Musical influences

6:20 Personal favorites

9:28 Collaboration and features

14:16 Authentic artistry

21:44 Available visuals

24:01 Decision on the songs chosen for this album

27:08 Album’s future plans

29:05 Professional focus and entrepreneurship

34:42 Conclusion

Audio credits:

Katt Williams

Catfish Are Delicious songs -

Mint Hill Music

Champagne Flutes

Nobody's In The Pool

Homecoming

C.L.T to Wherever

Bojangles' Bangin'

Same Drum (Never Change)

Summer Snow

This episode features Kimberly of Might B Vegan, and Content Park.

Our conversation starts with her background and early career, including 2008's recession; she introduces her foray into her plant-based lifestyle, and we emphasize the importance of chasing your passion before coming back to discuss the food industry(11:15); next she discusses Content Park, her content development company; after a break(39:13) she talks about the importance of the behind the scenes work for a business; then the need for outsourcing and partnering to minimize inefficient or ineffective work(45:24); deceptive marketing and misleading social media(51:43); followed by genuine personal engagement and automation(59:13); then we conclude and she provides her social media information(1:12:29).

Music/Clips:

Mayor Talib - Mint Hill Music

Lending Tree Commercial

Little Brother - The Becoming

Common - Love Is...

Glass Boy - Spastic Midi Signals

My first Anchor hosted podcast is also my first #JulyInterview with Anneke Marie, Founder and Owner of Herstori Wraps.

We talk about Herstori Wraps(2:32); collaboration and delegating as a business owner(13:50); masculinity and headwraps(15:58); the short leash of the black small business(19:56); the Wrap Effect radio show(22:52), actual action and motivation(26:53), constructive criticism like an adult(30:08), what support means(34:16), and self-preservation for the greater cause(39:43).

We take a break at 43:35; then continue on to her 100 days of black business initiative(44:13); DULANS in LA(48:40); owning your rate(55:25); the "Love" sale(1:00:36). I go off on a tangent on the NFL(1:02:41); we talk about the progress to date of the 100 black days(1:04:43); "love" and/for Phoenix(1:13:16); and then conclude(1:26:06).

Three events have occurred in the past few days that made me reflect on how horrible we are at having discussions. The insistence on living in the extremes is a problem.

Songs:

Mos Def - Got

Royce da 5'9" ft. J. Cole - Boblo Boat

And for those who didn't catch it, Bey and Jay was the least important of the three stories. Shocking, I know.

I spoke with an ASU student about my perceived barriers for women and minorities who pursue higher education.

On 6/5/2018 I recorded some thoughts I had regarding mental health, specifically for black men. Hours later, we learned that Kate Spade committed suicide.

Song:

Prodigy - Veteran's Memorial Pt. 2

Just a discussion about the social media accounts I juggle, and their various purposes. I am far from the best or busiest, but I'm good and busy outchea.

Hopefully people feel inclined to tell their stories.