Keith Wesson is not only a graphic designer but one of the founding members of the ANML HSE collective. ANML HSE has had quite the legacy in the city of Philly and I sat down with Keith to discuss his love and approach to art, ANML HSE parties and how the brand came to be, almost fighting R.Kelly and much more.
For Episode 40, I sat down with Positive.Tayy to discuss the taboos of sex work from an outsider's POV, the mistakes of applying what's seen in porn to real life, sexuality, and other NSFW topics...
For Episode 39, I decided that a statement had to be made. There's so much going on within our political climate and women are the focal point. Dr. Timaree Leigh returns to break down the fundamentals on feminism, rape culture, and more. Take a listen and learn something!!!
For Episode 38, I talk shop with rapper Voss! We discuss his career, current ambitions, thoughts on Hip-Hop, Kanye, Old vs New Generation of Hip-Hop, his time as a battle rap champion on 106 and Park, and more. Take a listen! Peace
For Episode 37 of the Weird Is The New Black Show, I sat down with local filmmaker Bryan Green. We discussed his work (The Bicycle Vignette and The Reoccurrence Plot: Family Circle), his creative methods, Afrofuturism, and the importance of representation in the media. Check it out!
For This Episode, I sat down with Author Tynisha Share to discuss her book The Broken Pussy Theory. You may be familiar with the idea from Issa Rae's HBO show Insecure. We discussed many topics and I definitely enjoyed the conversation. Take a listen! Buy the book https://tynishashare.com/thebrokenpussytheory/
For Episode 35, I sat with a representative of Philly's cultural side, Uncool Chuck. He's a well known figure in the city who's responsible for the WE CULTURE photo shoots as well as other creative endeavors. We discussed the state of Philly culture, the WE CULTURE movement and what he learned from it, Celebrating local artists who've made their mark, admiration of Will Smith the rapper and Will Smith the fashion designer and more... Philly is ACTIVE!
So much happened this week and I felt the need to speak on a variety of topics: The Bobby Brown Story, Meeting Mac Miller and his passing, Rich Quick, Cardi B & Nicki Minaj, New Jack Swing Era, and my current favorite jam by Kanye West and Lil Pump "I Love It".
For the 33rd Episode, I sat down with my longtime friend Nate and we let loose. We discussed our lives post college, thoughts on dating and relationships, being the old guys in the club, sex confessions and more.
Episode 32 features photographer Andre Rucker. We discussed his introduction to photography, why skating is his favorite pastime, Philly's art scene, his inspirations and more. Take a listen to the vision!