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Originally Released: June 22, 2020

Recap of our live sit down with rising artist, Dáreece Walker, to talk about his latest show, 'Black Fathers Matter | Series II.'

We discuss the thought process behind the series, some of the techniques used to achieve the style, the public response to the exhibition, what he hopes to convey with his work, the prescience of the series in relation to current events, and more.

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Originally Released: June 16, 2020

Our wide-ranging talk with select artists about the current events and conversations being had around the country (and the world) and all things protest/political art.

Featured Guests:

Dáreece Walker: @artistdwalker | dareecejwalker.com

Sara Z. Meghdari: @szmeghdari | szmeghdari.com

Melvin Harper: @melvins.world | melvinharper.com

Ventiko: @ventiko | ventiko.com

Marvin Touré: @marvintoure | marvintoure.com

Georgia Lale: @georgia_lale_studio | lalegeorgia.net

Sasha Kelley: @on.mommas | sashakelley.co

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We're back talking about the latest happenings including Tekashi 6ix9ine's predictable return, Joe Rogan's Spotify deal, our thoughts on 'The Last Dance', the release of our first digital art exhibition: 'Black Fathers Matter', and more. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode.

00:01:00 – R.I.P Little Richard

00:05:38 – Joe Rogan’s exclusive deal with Spotify

00:16:32 – News: Nicolas Cage as Joe Exotic, Zion Williamson in ‘He Got Game 2′, and Library of Congress’ open-source hip-hop sampling tool

00:29:38 – Tekashi 6ix9ine

00:43:10 – Thoughts on ‘The Last Dance’ and ‘Dark Side of the Ring’

00:56:13 – Art News: Italy’s museums opening back up, Banksy’s latest artwork, Van Gogh museum loaning masterworks to the public, and more

01:03:38 – Dáreece Walker’s ‘Black Fathers Matter’ digital exhibition

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We're back talking about the latest happenings including Tekashi 6ix9ine's predictable return, Joe Rogan's Spotify deal, our thoughts on 'The Last Dance', the release of our first digital art exhibition: 'Black Fathers Matter', and more. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode.

00:01:00 – R.I.P Little Richard

00:05:38 – Joe Rogan’s exclusive deal with Spotify

00:16:32 – News: Nicolas Cage as Joe Exotic, Zion Williamson in ‘He Got Game 2′, and Library of Congress’ open-source hip-hop sampling tool

00:29:38 – Tekashi 6ix9ine

00:43:10 – Thoughts on ‘The Last Dance’ and ‘Dark Side of the Ring’

00:56:13 – Art News: Italy’s museums opening back up, Banksy’s latest artwork, Van Gogh museum loaning masterworks to the public, and more

01:03:38 – Dáreece Walker’s ‘Black Fathers Matter’ digital exhibition

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We're back with special guest Irvin Womack, a rising fashion designer and brand creator, and we're talking about his journey into fashion, the launch of Working Everyday, creating his first women's shoe and solo label, the struggles of launching and growing a business, and much more.

Follow Irvin:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/redcupboi/

Working Everyday - https://www.instagram.com/workingeveryday_collection/

Rainy Days Company - https://www.instagram.com/rainydayscompany/

00:01:04 – Coronavirus update

00:29:08 – How did Working Everyday get its start?

00:33:24 – Why don’t people support brands from their inner circles?

00:43:27- What was the hardest part about starting your own clothing brand?

00:47:53 – The mysteries of advertising and promotion

00:55:50 – What’s the process behind releasing your own shoe?

01:04:00 – How has Coronavirus and the quarantine impacted the business?

01:09:50 – Kanye’s impact on fashion and other designers on the rise

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Music:

Green Tea by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com

We're back with special guest Irvin Womack, a rising fashion designer and brand creator, and we're talking about his journey into fashion, the launch of Working Everyday, creating his first women's shoe and solo label, the struggles of launching and growing a business, and much more.

Follow Irvin:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/redcupboi/

Working Everyday - https://www.instagram.com/workingeveryday_collection/

Rainy Days Company - https://www.instagram.com/rainydayscompany/

00:01:04 – Coronavirus update

00:29:08 – How did Working Everyday get its start?

00:33:24 – Why don’t people support brands from their inner circles?

00:43:27- What was the hardest part about starting your own clothing brand?

00:47:53 – The mysteries of advertising and promotion

00:55:50 – What’s the process behind releasing your own shoe?

01:04:00 – How has Coronavirus and the quarantine impacted the business?

01:09:50 – Kanye’s impact on fashion and other designers on the rise

Topic Suggestions, Questions, or Comments:

Relevant Links:

livinglifefearless.co

Music:

Green Tea by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com

We're back with special guest Mike Stefansson, a sports anchor and storyteller, and we're talking about his start in journalism, the impact Covid-19 has had on the world of sports, and the rapidly changing future (or non-future) of traditional sports journalism. I also go into detail about my crazy journey home during the global lockdown. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode.

Follow Mike:

IG - https://www.instagram.com/mike_stefansson/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/mikestefansson

00:00:39 – Mike’s journey in journalism

00:06:32 – Coronavirus update

00:08:32 – My crazy story about returning to the US during a global lockdown

00:21:16 – What lessons will be learned after all of this

00:26:38 – Sports journalism in a world with no sports

00:41:25 – Is there a future for traditional sports journalism?

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Music:

Green Tea by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com

We're back with special guest Mike Stefansson, a sports anchor and storyteller, and we're talking about his start in journalism, the impact Covid-19 has had on the world of sports, and the rapidly changing future (or non-future) of traditional sports journalism. I also go into detail about my crazy journey home during the global lockdown. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode.

Follow Mike:

IG - https://www.instagram.com/mike_stefansson/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/mikestefansson

00:00:39 – Mike’s journey in journalism

00:06:32 – Coronavirus update

00:08:32 – My crazy story about returning to the US during a global lockdown

00:21:16 – What lessons will be learned after all of this

00:26:38 – Sports journalism in a world with no sports

00:41:25 – Is there a future for traditional sports journalism?

Topic Suggestions, Questions, or Comments:

Relevant Links:

livinglifefearless.co

Music:

Green Tea by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com

We're back with special guest Bobby Jones Jr., a professional basketball, filmmaker, and all-around creative. We talk about the crazy journey basketball has taken him on, his love for storytelling, his connection with Will Harris, and his recently dropped mini-doc about his experiences of living through the first week of Italy's Covid-19 lockdown. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode.

00:01:55 – Bobby Jones’ crazy journey through basketball

00:25:43 – His start as a filmmaker

00:29:36 – His connection to Will Harris (famous for ‘Anatomy of a Fighter’)

00:36:07 – Habits built through sports that apply everywhere

00:40:15 – Dropping gems for the younger generation of hoopers

00:47:16 – Living through and documenting the first week of Italy’s Covid-19 lockdown

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Music:

Green Tea by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com

We're back with special guest Bobby Jones Jr., a professional basketball, filmmaker, and all-around creative. We talk about the crazy journey basketball has taken him on, his love for storytelling, his connection with Will Harris, and his recently dropped mini-doc about his experiences of living through the first week of Italy's Covid-19 lockdown. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode.

00:01:55 – Bobby Jones’ crazy journey through basketball

00:25:43 – His start as a filmmaker

00:29:36 – His connection to Will Harris (famous for ‘Anatomy of a Fighter’)

00:36:07 – Habits built through sports that apply everywhere

00:40:15 – Dropping gems for the younger generation of hoopers

00:47:16 – Living through and documenting the first week of Italy’s Covid-19 lockdown

Topic Suggestions, Questions, or Comments:

livinglifefearless.co/podcasts

Relevant Links:

livinglifefearless.co

Music:

Green Tea by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com