On this episode we have the host of Wired.com's science-fiction podcast, The Geeks Guide to the Galaxy, author David Barr Kirtley. We get into storytelling, self publishing, defining science fiction and Netflix's Black Mirror. There's also some technical tips for writers, Octavia Butler talk and how the stories of today shape our future & more. Enjoy.

With the recent death of Fidel Castro, we dig in the crates and present a REBROADCAST of our conversation with Cuban-American actress, Doris Morgado from May of this year. We get her perspective on US/Cuba relations and Castro. We also talk her career, an embrassing moment with Denzel and Mark Wahlberg & more. Enjoy.

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And we're back...On this episode we have on Dr. Kristen Guillory and we go much deeper than expected. We get into being transparent, the power of being heard and defining self care. Our talk also includes tips on healing and the importance of not doing life alone. Somehow I get “Dr G’d” and become the guest, you’ll get to hear me open up about a breakup – get your tissues ya’ll, we get a little Oprah up in here...Enjoy.

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Is law enforcement exempt from law enforcement? On this special episode we REBROADCAST Episode 13 - Police Integrity Lost with Phil Stinson, criminologist and associate professor at Bowling Green State University. He is a noted researcher on police misconduct and has unique insight as a former police officer and attorney. We get into what Phil calls “life course criminology”, his story and the "hidden" crimes police officers commit like domestic violence and sexual abuse. We talk what happens IF they are arrested and whether or not they are prosecuted for the crimes they commit. We also pay tribute to the late, great Gwen Ifill and start the show with a clip of her. Enjoy.

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This episode we have two special guests, journalist and reporter Melissa Noel and Carl Lipscombe, policy and legal manager at the Black Alliance for Just Immigration (BAJI). On this election day 2016, we get into both candidates lack of addressing diversity in the immigration debate. We talk about the criminalization of black immigrants as identified in the BAJI report as well as the problems with citizenship as a means of real reform. We cover a wide range of issues that affect marginalized immigrants daily and debate the merits of the American born Black vs Black immigrant beef and if it’s real or not. Enjoy.

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This episode we speak with TV writer VJ Boyd. VJ has been a writer and producer on FX's Justified, NBC's The Player and is the creator of the new sci-fi drama thriller, Doomsday. He has a very interesting story on how he went from Dallas to Hollywood and some great lessons he's learned. We get into pitching shows to networks and what happens after they get bought, diversity in casting and the differences in Network & Cable TV. There's some KTCK Sportsradio 1310 The Ticket talk & Netflix's Black Mirror Season 3 sprinkled in as well. VJ's work can also be found on the upcoming John Singleton FX series SNOWFALL. Enjoy.

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On this episode we talk with the great Mike Boudet, host of the hit true crime podcast Sword & Scale. We get into America’s detached fascination with true crime & whether or not monsters are real. We also talk about how exposing the perpetrators and detailing the horror of crimes honors the victims & their families. We get into Mike's story & touch on how growing up in south Florida can shape how you see the world. Mike said of our talk "...I think it was the most candid interview I've ever given." Enjoy.

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This episode we are joined by very special guests, Shanika & Sam of The Inner Hoe Uprising podcast. We look at the world through the lens of two queer, black and feminist 20 somethings in NYC through some very active storytelling. I make a Lena Dunham comparison that gets me in a little bit of trouble and we get into polyamory, taking back the term "hoe" and their effort to liberate people through their work. This might be the most personal and intimate show we’ve had to date. Enjoy.

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This episode we speak with a true legend, coach and Hall of Famer, Nancy Lieberman. We get into her story, the importance of sports in kids lives and being one parent away from food stamps. She also talks of her special relationship with Muhammad Ali and her meeting with Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin on making young black men better. There's a lot packed into this one, enjoy.

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On this special episode we speak with Latina Magazine's Digital Deputy Editor, Jada Gomez. We get into slut shaming and victim blaming, we breakdown when “barbershop” talk goes wrong before Trump defended his “locker room” talk. We talk the Kim Kardashian robbery and her reaction while attending the abruptly cancelled Kanye' show. We also get into her visit to the Hillary Clinton campaign headquarters. This conversation was recorded Sunday 10/9 prior to the second Presidential debate. Enjoy.

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