Culture And Conversations

Have you ever wondered what preparing for the NFL Draft would be like? I chat with NFL Draft prospect Averee Giles and discuss his journey and hopes for the 2018 NFL Draft. Averee Giles' HighlightsSupport the show

I chat with Jenay Lewis about her work as an adult educator helping people complete their G.E.D.'s. Also I share some reflections on some of the best teachers I had when I was in the Brooks County School System. Information About G.E.D.'s In GeorgiaSupport the show

Dominque Perry who played "Tasha" on HBO's show "Insecure" shares her journey as an actress, details about her role as "Tasha" and what her hopes are for her career. I also share my thoughts about Shaquem Griffin and how his journey to the NFL has been so inspiring. Dominque's Instagram More About DominqueSupport the show

Syreeta and Jason Brown share their story about dealing with kidney disease and how their battle brought them even closer together. I also provide some information about kidney disease and its impact on the African American community.Support the show

My old friend NaTasha Gray stops by to share her son's experience of being recruited to play football nationally by several FBS(D-1) universities. NaTasha shares a very touching story about a truly life-changing decision that has led to this moment in the life of her son. I correct some of my comments about the Martin Luther King Jr. and Dodge Ram controversy as well as soften my stance on Mo'Nique the comedian's issue with Netflix.Support the show

In this inaugural "Small Talk" episode I share a conversation I had with Kelvin "KB" Bivins from episode 3 "King Birdie." We talk about my dating "adventures" in the world of online dating and speed dating. Kelvin's WebsiteSupport the show

We often take for granted that we will one day be able to have children. What happens when your plans for a family collide with infertility? In a very special episode I speak with Amanda Thomas as she shares her family's journey to conceive children and I share my own journey with infertility.Support the show

What happens when you combine conscious hip-hop, Christian theology and a heart for social justice issues? You get the group Xoul City releasing a powerful album entitled "The Spirit of Soul City." I had the privilege of interviewing Saelah, Noble Vessel and Preppy as we talked about the inspirations behind their new album and their hopes for the change they want to see "The Spirit of Soul City" bring to the larger Christian community. Buy "The Spirit of Soul City" here Xoul City on Facebook Xoul City on InstagramSupport the show

What happens when you combine conscious hip-hop, Christian theology and a heart for social justice issues? You get the group Xoul City releasing a powerful album entitled "The Spirit of Soul City." I had the privilege of interviewing Saelah, Noble Vessel and Preppy as we talked about the inspirations behind their new album and their hopes for the change they want to see "The Spirit of Soul City" bring to the larger Christian community. Buy "The Spirit of Soul City" here Xoul City on Facebook Xoul City on InstagramSupport the show

Hope Williams, LPC stops by to talk about S.M.I.L.E. Project Support Services and her work helping children to deal with the grief of losing a parent or loved one. Also I rant a bit about burnt apple pies in my neighborhood grocery store and why I don't watch the Winter Olympics. SMILE Project Website SMILE Project on FacebookSupport the show

In this episode I catch up with my friend Fredrick "DJ Big Twin" Brown and we talk about his journey in becoming an up-and-coming DJ(Disc Jockey). Fred shares his experiences, advice and talks about how he handles the attention that comes with his growing celebrity. DJ Big Twin's Facebook DJ Big Twin's InstagramSupport the show

Arguably the funniest episode to date, Christopher "Big Chris" Pugh stops by the Culture and Conversations podcast to discuss his career in comedy, the influences from his childhood, his support system and his mentoring activities. I also share my thoughts about the Martin Luther King Jr. Dodge Ram Super Bowl commercial controversy, Jemele Hill leaving Sports Center and a few observations about Valentine's Day. Chris on Instagram Chris on Twitter Email ChrisSupport the show

This is a great episode where I briefly discuss my feelings about "fake outrage" as well as the need to be empathetic to the cultural experiences and expressions of others. To conclude the episode I talk with Londoun "Black Crystal" Jackson about cosplay(costume play), the community around cosplay and some heart-warming ways cosplay makes a difference in the lives of many people. Londoun's Personal Instagram Londoun's Cosplay Instagram Londoun's Facebook PageSupport the show

In this episode I talk about the negotiation between Mo'Nique and Netflix over her proposed comedy special. I share an original poem from my personal collection. Finally I have a chance to talk with the wonderful poet and actress Chiara Richardson about her journey as a spoken-word artist and performer. Chiara's websiteSupport the show

I had a chance to sit down and chat with Kelvin "King Birdie" Bivins as we talked E-Sports growth and Kelvin's rise to be one of the best video game players in the world. Connect with Kelvin at The Life of KB and on Instagram.Support the show

In this episode I give my thoughts on President Trump's insensitive comments about African countries and Haiti. I also share a poem called "Time Traveler." Finally I interview Kimberly Isis of IHearThatGirl.com about her work motivating women and the upcoming Her Story Brunch.Support the show

In the first episode of "Culture and Conversations" I interview a good friend, Toccara Brooks, who is chasing her dream of becoming an IFBB (International Federation of Bodybuilding) Pro in the bikini division. Toccara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiki1983 Toccara's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teeteefitSupport the show