Truth Spoken! Hear!: Recent Episodes
Eddie
My year end show complete with my list of the biggest winners, losers and whiners this year. Also a poetic tribute to those who have passed on this year.
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This episode coincides with my one year anniversary. As such, I wanted to have a very special guest. Seitu Amenwahsu is a a true renaissance man. He is a musician, an artist, a mystic and a healer among other things. In this segment, I talk with him about those various roles.
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Local musician and songwriter Hayley King shares her life journey and her music with us, talking about traditional music, her formal training, her new album "Let's Plant A Garden" and more.
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Local Hip -Hop/ spoken word artist and activist Bugsy Calhoun shares with us his life philosophy, talks about his career and his work as an advocate for mental health.
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My sit down interview with Tim OKeefe, a musician, author and educator. Tim talks about his involvement in each of these roles. This one was like sitting down with an old friend and was one of the most enjoyable interviews I have ever done to this point.
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Having recently turned 60, I thought I would share some insights with you. Also in this episode, I am opening up and giving you, the listening audience, an up close and personal glimpse into my life as I talk candidly about some things about myself that may surprise some of you.
This is by far, my most personal episode. I hope you will come away from it with a new perspective on me.
An in depth interview with local musician Eugene Williams of The Cash Money Band. Eugene talks about his formative years, his current projects, his personal gear and more.
This coming weekend many African-Americans will be celebrating Juneteenth, our newest federal holiday. I am not among those. In this episode I will tell you why I don't celebrate that holiday and perhaps open your eyes as to why you may want to reconsider it also.
Some people in our society are hailed as heroes. Many of the heroes that come to mind are celebrities and other famous people, but there are also those who perform heroic acts with little or no fanfare. Their deeds are no less worthy of being viewed as heroic, but often are overlooked.
So just what, exactly, constitutes heroism or what makes one a hero? In today's podcast, I will examine this question.
My interview with local poet John M. Starino, regarding his work and the importance of poetry.
At nearly 60 years old, there are some thing that have occurred in my lifetime that I never thought I would live to see. This podcast gives me an opportunity to share some of these with my listeners.
Last week two African-American members of the Tennessee House Of Representatives were expelled as a result of protesting the lack of any forthcoming new gun control laws in wake of the recent school shooting there. A third member, a white woman, was also up for expulsion, but was spared the same fate as her colleagues. Was this business as usual or a sign of things to come in American politics?
Today anxiety seems to be at an all-time high. Licensed Psychotherapist Tracey Goldson shares with us her views on its causes and how to combat anxiety.
Interview with former United States Champion Tony Arneaud about his career and the world of Martial Arts.
An explanation as to why Black History, which is being celebrated this month, is important.
The conclusion of this intriguing interview with internationally famous artist J. Renee.
An interview with internationally famous artist J. Renee Johnson, a native of New Orleans, now residing in South Carolina.
Examining how what should have been a routine traffic stop turned deadly for 29 year old Tyre Nichols at the hands of 5 Memphis Police officers.
Some thoughts on The Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday and his legacy. I pose the question , just how far have we come since that time and are we any better off today than in 1968, the year he was assassinated.
With ready access to social media and the internet, we can find out with the click of a mouse almost everything we want to know about our favorite celebrities. Just when though, does this fascination become obsession and is it healthy for us?
The latest on Britney Griner being freed. Also the debacle that became the Georgia Senate Race with Herschel Walker and his buffoonery.
Every year we go out on Black Friday and spend billions of dollars. My take on some things to be aware of on this auspicious occasion.
Discussing Kanye West's mental health issues and his history of outrageous antics. Also a shout out to the Philadelphia Eagles 7-0 start.
On this, my initial episode, I wanted to introduce myself and tell you a little about what this podcast is about and also a little about me. I touched on two other things, Tyler Perry's Netflix Movie, "A Jazzman's Blues" and "The Woman King" starring Viola Davis.