WakeUp: Recent Episodes
D. JOHNSON/ Wakeup
Informative/entertaining enlightening/real conversations. We talk politics,culture, entertainment & spirituality. WE Want to hear from you!!
There is a saying in the culture"GET UR MIND RIGHT". To get what we want out of life, we gotta GET OUR MIND RIGHT. Check out this Episode!!
Empowering your generation for wealth accumulation by
" MIND RENEWAL- Carter G. Woodson
In this interview sports & talk show host James Butch Mcadams talks about his interaction with Dr Cathy Hughes ceo of radio one whenentering into this radio career
Where and how to place the people in your life. Got to know when to hold them , when to fold them when to walk away and when to run!!!
Join us as our guest is Mr dale Long a witness & survivor of the bombing of the 16th street Baptist in Birmingham, ALA
Civil Rights, Social Justice, Religious Freedom, But the least talked about fight of Dr King during his final days were "ECONOMIC EQUALITY".
How do we begin our year on the correct financial footing w/ our guest Dr Westley Proctor. From Living wills to Ira's to s.s.. Must stay glued for the full covo coming soon
In this clip Dr Wesley Proctor talks the state of education in America. We will also have an exclusive w/ Dr proctor in an outcoming interview regarding Prioritizing our finances in 2022
On this pocast we discuss the difference between attraction triggers in women & Men!!!
Also peeop a nugget from our funture guest Jen Kares!!
When it comes to meeting other people, what are most ppl attracted to initally? spiritual, physical, financially all of the above or neither??
How far will people go for likes, clicks & follows. Who or what are you willing to become to go viral
First it was greens, beans, tomatoes, now its cheesburgers, fries, apple pie& nuggets. Who is profiting??
As the culture shifts, we taking about it.
FDA, CDC, Dababy,UFO'S & (the NON Wached Olympics) The Mental & Physical health among Athletes!!
Our guest on this podcast, Prophet Lewis interpets the movemenst of the plantets to show its effect upon our economy!!!
How long will we get mixed messages ? Who was the real first black president ? Tristin & Lamer, beefing again? Of course there is MORE!!!!!
A clip of Jay & I discussing the role of social media when it comes to dispensing information??
There is said to be a rise in 19#'s whoes fault is it or does anyne really know or are we playing the guessing/ blame game
If you are talikg about it so are we. We are courageous, with bold intelligent discussions. Each week we dive deep into the culture and we dont back off those taboo topics. We may or may not agree but Jay & I talk about it anywayyyy
They said The unvaccinated are the cause of the rise of covid cases, They said athletes should be penalized for smoking weed, Britney spears, why is americas so overly involved in her conservatorship ?? They said they are quiting-" Sorry for the inconvience, WE QUIT". Is A.I. being slowing being interjected in our culture under that guides that THEY SAID there is a shortage of workers???
How, or will the church deal with the ever evolving subject of sexuality & God? Have most black churches set their own standards of what is required before we except people into our churches and organizations. Does what the churches requirements measure up to the Word of God??
On this weeks' wakeup podcst, we dive deep into church culture to examine how it measures up to bibical precepts; or not. Will future generations buy into old unbibical standards of living wihike being forced to live a " fake life"??
On this weeks podcast : What is critical Race theory, who really knows? Should Indiana state require students to take the covid vaccine before returing to campus? It is now populer for athletes & entertainers to use social media to announce breakups, seperations, coming out, ect, whats that all about ??
Why are people under the assumption that ocean City Md, has changed from their LONGGGG history of racism? What if private corporations & the state of N.J reinvested in Atlantic City Nj again to give african Americans a beach to go to without being harassed. Juneteenth??? really??? Dont forget the George Floyd statue & what our thoughts are about it.
Why is it a differnce between the way we celebrate fathers on fathersday vs how we celebrate our Mothers??? Can a woman ever fulfill the role of an absent father?? Some say yes, others maybe & some say not a chance!!! Join us as we welcome back Miss Gee Of the radio show " Women You are" as she brings tremendous balence to the conversation. Join this sometime heated dicussion on Fathers, their positions & their expecations!!!!!
We discuss the outcome of the billboard & I-heart music awards. We also side tracked into the recent developments with Naomi Osaka & her refusel to be interviewed by the press. What really is the role of media??? Of course there is more.
Jump in As we we chop up the revelence of recent cultural events!!! Bold, daring & unapologetic!!!
Politics, sports, entertainment
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Are you ever allowed to get close or personally speak to your pastor or spiritual leaders?? pastor vs. Rock star/ Mask or no mask accrding to the CDC. Who will come out a winner in the I.Heart music Billboard Awards? We also take time to adnowledge may as mental health month This is just a drop in the bucket in what you will heard on this weeks podcast!!!!
Guest Geanna Frankie- mother, radio host,entrepreneur, community involved ( Miss Gee) joins us in exploring the question" Have Women been given the space to shift the political & economical culture" ??
We still chopin the cultre- on this mothers day show we talk honoring our Queenly mothers & mother figures. Have we allowed the culture to determine what our 1st admendent rights are? Have soical media bans gone to far or nah?? IS everything these days about a protest ???
This week we discuss senator Tim Scott response to the presidential addrees. Black church culture- in particular its music. Why/what states are reopening quicker then others. The social media buzz about Lil Nas X & his family; & more!!
Our Guest Brandon Moses( B.Moses) family man, activist, christian rapper,sports podcaster takes the us on a evolutionary chop regarding LeBron's tweets, police reform, the culture of policing blacks in columbus and a passanate discussion around the persons involved & events leading up to Ma'khia's Bryants killing.
Dmx R.I.P., what rating would you give the currect president during his first 100 days in office. We discuss the politics of big business involvement in politics in light of the all star move . Gun vs Taser & put some "respeck" on my time line . To catch more of this no chaser conversation DOWNLOAD Now!!!
On this podcast Jay and I Chop, Lii Nas x , the newly released coming to america - keep it or cann it. The Naacp awards & Grammys & how about acheving fame where you are & then moving to hollywood. There is more chop in the culture that we are talking. Check it out!!!! No chaser allowed.
This week Author, Musician, Father, Mentor, Marquis Treant And I chop deep into the culture that is impacting current & funture generations. We talk the music industry and its seductions, the prision industral complex and what does it mean for a generation to take personal responsibility?
In this intense and yet entertaining Podcast Jay & I run the scale of the current culture: Alexi McCammond, Candace Owens/ Cardi b & Kirk Franklin. We also go down the road of O.G artist vs the new and current and the simularties and differences. If you got the time we got the talk & more!!!
In this podcast Jay & I dive deeper into the culture of film,Do great actors possess the spirts of the characters they play? We discuss former drug dealers turned business mogul's & philanthropist and one reason that many of them achieve that pentacle. The Game, is the Game, you knew that upon entering. Jay Gives some profound wisdom on how to handle the wolves. Its more but to hear the rest connect.
We still dropping the latest project by thepoeticrocksta r"Restoration Mastered"
" CHOPPING THE CULTURE.This week Jay Brown and I once again intensley discuss cultural conditions. BLM,BMF, uncle Bens Rice, what is cancel culture and how does it affect a persons right to have an opinion. We also drop Thepoeticrockstar New hit " Tell me what you want" from his new project - Restoration Mastered. check out his website Thepoeticrockstar also on social media Enjoy as we slice the culture
Connect w/ Dj Jay Brown and I as we rap the culture. Is it cultural correctness or cancel culture, or both. what is ment by calling out culture or culture appropriation? Plug into a intellegent & entertaining conversation.
In this week's podcast we wrap up our month long series on BLACK EXCELLENCE w/ Dr Wesley Proctor professor at Villanova University as we discuss Black Excellence in Education . Dr Proctor and I discuss many aspects of current conditions of african american schools, professors and opportunities and soluations regarding initiatives that if implemented will move the african American student and educational system forward
In this podcast we go inside the over 30 year Talk Radio Career of Legendary, Iconic Radio Talk show Host "Coach" James Butch Mcadams. The Coach talks about those things that he believe give him a successful run as a Radio Host. Coach gives insight into the oppertunities that he had to work beside some of the greatest names in black Radio and what he learned along the way. Currently the former Highschool basketball coach host a weekend Radio show on the flagship station for Radio one wolb1450am & 95.9fm Dc, IN AND OUT OF SPORTS which streams globally, as well as a often invited radio guest to discuss sports or & politics. Prepare to be informed but entertained on this weeks " BLACK EXCELLENCE IN TALK RADIO " PODCAST
Join in as I engage with one of the most creative, imaginative, excellect social media experts of this generation. As we continue our discussion this month around " BLACK EXCELLENCE" Kira and I discuss the purpose of social media, its content & graphs. Kira shares how to get attention to your social media post and puts the likes or the lack therin in great prespective. I believe that you will find this coversation fun and informatiove
Join us as we have a conversation with one of our farmost Media Masters AprilJ, owner of wpbmedianetworks.com, as we discuss:The role, responsibility and growth of Black.Media. April J takes us inside her journey of growth, pitfalls and development as she grew her globel media company from a dream to a reality. As a part of our black excellence series, I think that you will find our conversation informative and inspiring.
On this podcast Shawn RiffRaff & I discuss simple life principles of success & promotion form our successes and failures. Neither of us claim to be a expert in life, but we both have experienced some high's and plenty of low's. The essentials we pinpoint are 1. The importance of putting in the work 2. Bringing somthing to the table 3. Understanding the importance of relationships & probably the most important HUMILITY.
In this Podcast Apostle David Brown & I lay it out straight no chaser in regards to politics & religion ie: The presidential election turnout, how some in the evangelical circle prophesied falsely concerning trumps winning of the election, Pastors who fail to use their voices & platforms to represent the people that they are called to serve and much more.
In this weeks podcast Arron aka A.B. the nephew of the Late Great Mr Wille Adams- ( Mr Baltimore) walks us through a lot of the unknown love that Mr Adams had for his city. As his nephew & a neighbo,r Arron takes us behind the image that the press often painted of Mr Adams and shares with us his political, business & philanthropic savey that he possed. This discussion is garenteed to have you glued to your smart device.
Mr Dale Long Takes our listeners on a journey of discovery as he walks us through what it was like growing up in Birmingham Ala in the 50's & 60's. Mr Long speaks to us a a living miracle as one of the children that was in the 16th Ave Baptist church when stick's of dynamite which had been planted under the church steps Exploded Killing 4 young girls & injuring several hundreds. Mr Long brings us into what bloody Sunday was like as well as the dynamic leadership of The Rev Fred Shuttlesworth. Long concluded the podcast by talking about the one event that begin to spark the flame of change .Get ready to get a glimpse of history that's not recorded in the history books.
The universe is intelligently designed, so are you. Freedom, happiness& fulfillment is largely based upon our knowledge of how to co-exist with the principals that govern the universe & kingdom.
Now you can hear this exclusive discussion w/ our guest The honorable attorney Ivan J Bates as he courageously gives us no holds barred details about being involved in exposing what the book calls one of America's most corrupt police squads- The former Baltimore gun trace task force. The book I Got a Moster which Attorney Bates is featured in details along with his story all of the corruption, coverup & politics that took a toll on the lives of the citizens of Baltimore. To hear it from someone who was deeply involved in pulling the covers off of it all we got it here.
On this weeks Podcast Mr Political - Chris Bake & I Talk everything political. Upcoming Elections, what's at stake, gerrymandering, the purpose & power of the electoral college & a whole lot more. This podcast is not for the politically week & faint at heart. There were times that Chris & I were on the same page, but there were those times that we went in different directions. The one thing we
both maintained in common is we want our listeners & community to be fully informed. Get ready for politics un-CUT
Join Coach Butch McAdams, radio host, sports commentator & I on this Special Podcast as he recants his fondest memories on and off of the court with his Long time friend and college Coach John Thomas. Coach McAdam's walks us through various seasons of Coach Thompson life that he was honored to witnessed 1st hand
As dark & grim as it seems, dont allow your eyes to deceive you. The law of new beginnings from genesis is that in between an old day & New day, there is night- void, emptiness & darkness. Join us as we discover & interpet the meaning behind this seemingly dark period in history, as it will only give light to a NEW DAY!!
Nehemiah was one of the greatest Community organizers of all times. What can we learn from Nehemiah that we can implement into our culture today?
Behind all the chaos that we see taking place today, somthing bigger is happening that we can not see. Why is there such a big attempt to distract us in this season. What is really going on that we can not see. Let's see if we can get a idea through the Word!!
To be woke is to be aware or conscious , but it doesnt stop there. A real awareness or consciousness moves or provokes action. With the trending declaration of "stay woke & Black lives matter. How do both translate into action that move us towards manifesting liberity and justice for all. On this Podcast We discuss a few ideas to do so. Welcome into our conversation !!!
Does the word " WOKE" start and stop at being just a trending word that we are expected to use in the Africans American Community, or along with associating ourselves with trendy phrases are we participants in the solution. Welcome to our analytical discussion on being " #WOKE"
The greatest weapon any people have against opposing forces is unity. As we leverage relationships, we will soon discover that sepertism never pays well.
What has gotten us to this point in this nation, and what are some of the things that will need to happen to move forward?
We are witnessing sweeping global change on eveyr level. The question that we are asking & answering is who is responsible for such changes and where did they come from.?
We are in a time when we are expeirencing unpresidented change on every front. On todays show we discuss who's responsible & where they came from.
What we see and hear a lot in this country today are empty apoligies. To remain woke we have to be able to distingish the real from the fake?? Pt 2
Howard Thurman in his book " Jesus and the Disinherited" demonstrates how the gospel may be read as a manual of resistance for the poor and disenfranchised. Jesus is a partner in the pain of the oppressed and the example of His life offers a solution to ending the descent into moral nihilism. Hatred does not empower—it decays. Only through self-love and love of one another can God's justice prevail.- Howard Thurman
After the roits then what? Its happens again and again. The real issue is that america has a broken 1. Criminal 2. Judical 3. Political 4. Economic 5. Religious system. Until they are reconstructed it will be different names and cities but same injustices. Lets Talk about it
On this Food for thought podcast we talk about solving issues that arise from a higher place of consciousness awareness.
We want to welcome you into a conversation around the subject of mental health that certified clinical Mental Health specialist Veronica Tucker-Scott & I are having about the importance of maintaining Mental Health and how to do it!! We also discuss Signs, symptoms and stigmas that's around the subject of Mental Health. Please share like and follow. Please plan to listen to my live discussion with Veroncia on sat may 23ed on Wakeup radio show 10:30am est www.wfbr1590.weebly.com/1590am DMV
For almost 3 months most of the country and states have been on lockdown. Now as the economy suffers and the u.s. experiences it's greatest unemployment rate since the great recession, many of the state's in attempt to begin to reopen are discussing and rolling out their road map to RECOVERY. In essence it's a blue print and stragities on the steps that will be taken towards recovery. In this podcast we ask the Question, How will we enter into this new ERA, with new intent, direction and insight or will we pick up where we left off before the pandemic?
In these unprecedented times, how do we let go of those genuine concerns but that are heavey for us to carry. Today we are talking about some practical disiplines we can develop to make our weight lighter so that we can enjoy life rather than endure life!
All of us have a lot in common. As individuals s we process it differently. We are sharing practical ways to assist our listners in getting through this unprecedented time in History!!
What world are you looking for? That all depends if you have taken the RED bill of -evoved consciouness or the BLUE pill of -Denial orRejection.
If you have not mastered all the realites that has come with this new Era doesnt mean you dont have faith. Dont allow others or yourself to make you doubt yourself or compare yourself as most of us are trusing God on a daily to show us the way in this new world!!!
When many are confused & uncertain about their future, this is not the time to allow negativity to rule in your life but to walk by faith and trust God ALLL the way into your new land ( day) filled with promises and abundance
This is a must hear podcast as our guest Prophet John Lewis and I discuss recent world events. As of now,the entire world as we knew it has changed since the revealing of the current epidemic . Who, why and where do we fit into this new world system?
May times what we think may be difficult is different. It's in challenging times that we get the opportunity to experience new possibilities & opportunities. How do you see, is the glass 1/2 empty or full?
One of the definitions for the word crises in the chinese launage is opportunity. Now like never before if we refuse to get stuck in crisis mode and open our eyes we can experence a vast range opportunities like never before. As we position ourselves to seek our creative ability we also position our lives to shift into this new reality. What we see is what we get!
Did you know that fear can be subtle and unconsciously controling our every action. In this discussion we discover that in times of coronavirus we take caution but we do not fear. Faith comes by hearing and so does fear. WHO/ WHAT are you giving your attention? Hear the 3 things that we should never fear especially in times like these. "FEAR NOT"
Hear an amazing journey of her devastating loss of everything she had worked for but with faith and determination refusing to stay down. Today as a restored woman she is a mother, ceo of a communication network, tv& radio talk host, and public speaker. For all who listen especially women, we cant help but to be inspired!!
In an upfront candid discussion, Apostle David Brown & I discuss the current shape of the lives of Black Americans. We weigh in on what we feel some of the solutions are in turning the tide. We invite you into this no holes barred, look at current reality and what we can do to make changes if we unite & allow our voices to be heard. This is a podcast that you will want to hear again and again. .
Apostle Darryl Winston and I invite you into a discussion already in progress. Through intellegent coversation we unfold the truth of African americns presence in the bible and in history. As we expore the acient writings of the orginal manuscripts, we lean that by some writers our place and story was intentionally rewritten.
Often the lie or the deception is not always in what is said, but many times in what is omitted. We take a look at the truth surrounding facts that have been purposefully hidden pertaining to Jesus, Eve, Eden, the middle east and more.
Guest Berry Barnes - Ceo/founder of the locker-report.com gives us an indepth look at the Life of basketball Legend Kobe Bryant. Barnes shares what it was like meeting Kobe for the 1st time in person. We also received a up close look at the family man, humanitarian and his diposition off the court. What made Kobe Bryant so competive but yet so competent. Who were Kobe's mentors and how much he accomplished during post retirement. Prepare to Remember Kobe Bryant.
Have you ever thought about the fact that there are evolutions that can never take place on this plantet until you release all that you were sent here with. We are not here to conform to mediocrity but to leave our DNA print on this plantet. We discover how to be a source of difference to serve Someone and somthing bigger then us which then allows ALL the resources of the universe to flow to us!!!
God has given each of us a certin amount of energy to be productive in life. This engery enables us to create realities, pursue dreams and ignite passion. In this podcast we discuss the importace of preserving our energy for the life we desire to live and create vs using it to respond to the negitive circimstance that happen to all of us.
As happy new years ring out everyplace we go. The question is will 2020 be a HAPPY different new year just because of a calender flip, or is it more to it? Listen and find out.
Guest Apostle Darryl Winston & I chopped it up around the new global paradigms that are being birthed and that what is taking place in washington today is a long time battle that is nearing its end between the old refusing to give way to the new. The reality is independent of people or systems liking it or not a new age is upon us. We discussed the rich african history of africans americans in history and in the bible. * (THERE ARE 2 FIVE SECOND DEAD SPOTS BUT STAY CONNECTED) THIS IS NOT A SHOW YOU WANT TO MISS!!!
How can you seperate God and sexuality? If God created us sexual beings when he said" Be fruitful and multiply", why has the church made sex a tabo nasty subject. On this show you will hear our discussion on the difference between sex and sexuality, If God has a gender and more.
We often hear persons speak about getting even with those who have wronged them, there is no such thing. In this discussion we discover that even when wrong revenge only sets us behind not even or ahead. The goal is to do unto others as we would have others to do unto us to garentee our position on the RIGHT side of Karma
There are certin unseen universal laws that were put into the univese to assist and aid mankind. Such is the law that we call Karma- sowing & reaping. When we understand the intellengence of Karma and how it works we will align our self with karma and see it pay us what we are owed! Dont waste energy on payback, it disaligns us with the most powerful law in the universe.
The key to becoming more in life is not getting but surender. Surender means to loose control and trust that God, the universe & the flow of life knows the direction that we should go.
When our life is in sync with God's original plan for our life through surrender or letting go, all that is intended for us will show up without forcing things to be so.
All of our lives are marked with signs. In this podcast we discuss how to RECOGNIZE the signs given to us to live a happy life. Most unhappiness is rooted in the force of life instead of the FLOW OF LIFE.