The Melting Pot Podcast: Recent Episodes
Manpreet Darroch
The Melting Pot is a unique podcast that focuses on bringing the voices of prominent people together in one place. It explores arts and culture from the people who live and breathe it to offer an insight into artistic topics that build positive social change.
Every day we experience many cultures, differing standpoints, a multitude of voices; a vast array of opinions and this podcast is about presenting these voices for learning, for cultural exchange and it aspires to contribute to a more harmonious society. We present them to you in an accessible and an, ‘easy on the ear’ format. The aim is to inspire the audience and introduce them to a topic that is often non-mainstream. We aim to disrupt the status-quo, inspire people to think outside the box and become a bit more conscious.
It's been a long time, but we're back & ready to chat! Enjoy this short teaser before we dive into Season 2 of The Melting Pot Podcast. Join @thegegeeffect as she gives you a brief catch up on life and what's expected this season! We're so happy to be back and have you join us on this Season 2 journey!
On this week’s episode we dive right into SCAMMERS, people just think scamming is a legit full time job till they get caught up. We also catch up on Labor Day Weekend in New York! Cardi B & Nicki Minaj beef, its just getting crazy by the day, NYFW is now a ratchet event. And it’s way to many people out here minding other folks business! Join in on the conversation.
Episode 21 we immediately jump into the conversation of jobs, how long we stay in our jobs and potential new jobs. But the main topic we are discussing is Insecure, @thegegeeffect has finally starting watching the show and is coming with the hot questions! We touch bases on your hoetation, Team Daniel and Team Lawerence, friendships, open relationships, dealing with communication and not letting go of your past. We honestly just talked about everything! Join in on our conversation!
We're back from our podcast hiatus! It's been a minute but here is episode 20! Of course we have to let y'all know where we been at and give y'all a quick update! W
@thegegeeffect & @carlton.george are back with the foolery. This week we discuss "Long Distance Relationship" are you open to them or not? We also have a little recap of last week's episode, is there a right or wrong for those who live life by the "book"? And it sounds like Gege had a revelation... Listen, share & subscribe.
Don't you wish you had a playbook for college, college 101 for dummies? Going down memory lane real quick, living out best college life. Back to the topic of college being a scam! Working for the man vs. working for yourself? We're not letting our jobs try us in 2018! Another dive in into the topic of Black Fathers Matter.... & are women too independent? Listen to hear our other conversations!
Wedding SZN & Wedding fever is it real? We give a recap on our 4th of July, is it wrong for people to say they don't want to celebrate July 4th? Get into the topic of White privilege. Are people going overboard with this head to toe designer outfits? Whew chile, this episode gets crazy! Keep sharing, liking & rating!
Happy 4th of July folks! Episode 16, summer tingz still going strong! Discussing how hard Nicki Minaj went in on Twitter, regarding a opinionated tweet. Did she handle the situation well or nah? Do celebrities get a pass or should they be mindful on the way they "snap". We talk about Drake's new album Scorpion and some of our favorite songs! Are y'all holding up with this Hands Free Law in GA? & of course we discuss a lot more topics! Thank you for listening, keep rating, liking,
We litty.... What a mixy episode we have for y'all. Good vibes, good people & good people. Discussing The Carter's New album EVERYTHING IS LOVE. We dive into the topic of mental illness & suicide. Why is mental illness such a taboo in our community? Is there a difference in the West Indian culture and American culture? What is our big obsession with social media, does everything need to be posted? Be sure to give us feedback, keep liking, sharing and subscribing!
Where do we even start? This is episode 14 of the podcast, of course we jump right into things. Scamming FAFSA, how to get them tips at work, rocking the natural hair. Father's Day tingz, why is Mother's Day more hyped? Expectations vs. Reality. What would be a reason you would call off a wedding? Talking a Pre-PreNupt? Going more into datingtingz episode & more! Thanks for rocking with us!
We know! It's been some time, but we're back to the regular degular shmegular program! We're catching y'all up on whats been going on with us and in the world. Our Cinco De Mayo Tingz, Memorial Day Tingz, #TheRoyaleWedding, Waffle House/Starbucks shenanigans & more! Thanks for listening!
Due to unforeseen family circumstances we had a brief break from the podcast, but we're back. Episode 12 @thegegeffect & @carlton.george starting off with a mini rant of hygiene, getting y'all prepared for the summer!
This week's shenanigans our main topic is support! Supporting Black, promoting Black, shopping Black, knowing Black. @thegegeeffect caught up with an old friend this past week and definitely had an interesting story..... We also get on the topic of nudes, are you for it? Against it? We're discussing our crazy Gemini brother Kanye, & of course the episode just goes into a million other topics!
EPISODE 10! We've made it, and y'all been listening! Baby fever? Do y'all have a time frame on when you should have kids? Have y'all heard Torrei Hart's interview on side chicks? Tinder accounts? J.Cole dropped that KOD! BEYCHELLA, you know @thegegeeffect had to give us BeyHive vibes, & of course we go off topic!
Joined by @anothabaddcreation, this podcast episode gets pretty lit? What's this crazy beef between Nicki Minaj & Cardi B? Is it an industry made up beef, we definitely get into the nitty gritty with this topic. Also discussing barriers women face in the industry, & of course we get off topic! What kind of episode would it be without some fun?
In this week's episode @thegegeeffect & @carlton.george discuss religion. Have there been moments in your life where you've questioned religious beliefs growing up or even know? We are diving into the touchy topic of religion. Wait, can we just skip spring and go straight to summer! We're ready for the summer vibes. And of course plenty of more discussions.
Episode 7, @thegegeeffect & @carlton.george talk about the "dating stages" is it necessary to go through every stage? How important is it to ask uncomfortable questions in the beginning? Why is there a lack of communication? Would you be able to date a person who didn't believe in God? Just opening the floor for a great conversation!
Episode 6, @thegegeeffect & @carlton.george jump into the topic of 25 & Married. At our age should we be married, is there anything wrong with being single? Are we living our selfish years? How is it dating in a Caribbean household. Let's just call this episode "Dating Tingz."
In this week's episode @thegegeeffect & @carlton.george dig into the purpose of life? Is college truly a scam? Or does it benefit you in the long run? Do you travel? Let us know what your purpose in life is...
This week @thegegeeffect & @carlton.george discuss the importance of Black Fathers, and the bad rep they get. Also joined by @ajsinger1 who currently has full custody of his child, he gives us his insight on being a Black Father.
Episode 3 @thegegeeffect & @carlton.george discuss “the slip up” do men get caught up in their lies and do women know how to cover their tracks? They go into the topic of support systems and people who just motivate them!
Episode 2 @thegegeeffect & @carlton.george discuss what issues/situations, make it a done deal for them “Issa Wrap.” They briefly discuss the bleaching epidemic in the Caribbean.
Welcome to The Melting Pot Podcast, @thegegeeffect & @carlton.george give us a brief introduction on their background, how they were raised and their favorite Caribbean things.
The Melting Pot Podcast is back in 2017 with episode 17 in a series of inspiring conversations. We are delighted be funded by the Arts Council England for this season and bring you a selection of conversations recorded over the period of several years.
Henry Chalfant is a graffiti historian and documentary widely attributed to the spread of graffiti expression around the world through his boom Subway Art. In a special guest interview, graffiti artist Mohammad Ali interview Chalfant on memories of Subway Art and self expression.
Read more about Henry Chalfant: www.henrychalfant.com
HangDrum background track (Daniel Waples): www.hanginbalance.com
Our official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/MeltingPotPodcast Our Website: www.SoulCityArts.com/MeltingPot
The Melting Pot Podcast is back in 2017 with episode 19 in a series of inspiring conversations. We are delighted be funded by the Arts Council England for this season and bring you a selection of conversations recorded over the period of several years.
Hassan Mahamdallie is an author on multiculturalism, theatre maker, artistic strategist and founder of Unite Against Facism. Hassan recalls his fight against facism, the power of diversity in art and cultural capital.
Read more about Hassan Mahamdallie: http://www.loyalenemy.co.uk/loyal-enemy-Hassan-Mahamdallie Follow Hassan on Twitter: www.twitter.com/HMahamdallie
HangDrum background track (Daniel Waples): www.hanginbalance.com
Our official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/MeltingPotPodcast Our Website: www.SoulCityArts.com/MeltingPot
The Melting Pot Podcast is back in 2017 with episode 18 in a series of inspiring conversations. We are delighted be funded by the Arts Council England for this season and bring you a selection of conversations recorded over the period of several years.
Tim Sanders is a well published political cartoonist from the UK who has had his satirical artwork published in many of the UK's mainstream papers. The political cartoon holds power to account, bringing ridicule and reducing power of those who wield it.
Read more about Tim Sanders: www.timonline.info
HangDrum background track (Daniel Waples): www.hanginbalance.com
Our official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/MeltingPotPodcast Our Website: www.SoulCityArts.com/MeltingPot
The Melting Pot Podcast is back in 2017 with episode 17 in a series of inspiring conversations. We are delighted be funded by the Arts Council England for this season and bring you a selection of conversations recorded over the period of several years.
Abdul Qadim Haqq has been at the forefront of art for the Detroit Techno scene of the 70 and 80s, creating artwork for the Underground Resistance. A group that, through techno music, revolutionized the consciousness of inner city Detroit, a desolate place in the 80s.
Read more about Abdul Qadim Haqq: www.thirdearthvisualarts.com/
HangDrum background track (Daniel Waples): www.hanginbalance.com
Our official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/MeltingPotPodcast Our Website: www.SoulCityArts.com/MeltingPot
The Melting Pot Podcast is back in 2017 with episode 16 in a series of inspiring conversations. We are delighted be funded by the Arts Council England for this season and bring you a selection of conversations recorded over the period of several years.
David Starfire is a phenomenal electronic producer from San Fransisco. Aside from creating earth shattering bass music, Starfire gives back with his music, helping people most at need especially through his project 'Karuna' for Burmese refugees in Thailand.
Read more about David Starfire: www.davidstarfire.com Follow David Starfire on Twitter: www.twitter.com/DavidStarfire Listen to David Starfire on Soundcloud: @DavidStarfire
HangDrum background track (Daniel Waples): www.hanginbalance.com
Our official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/MeltingPotPodcast Our Website: www.SoulCityArts.com/MeltingPot
The Melting Pot Podcast is back in 2017 with episode 15 in a series of inspiring conversations. We are delighted be funded by the Arts Council England for this season and bring you a selection of conversations recorded over the period of several years.
L-Fresh the Lion is one of the biggest rising starts in the Australian Hip Hop scene. A rapper that holds the charisma, positivity and conscious lyrics of an artist with something to say.
Read more about L FRESH the Lion: www.l-fresh.com Follow L Fresh on Twitter: www.twitter.com/LFreshTheLion Follow L Fresh on Facebook: www.facebook.com/LFRESHTHELION/
HangDrum background track (Daniel Waples): www.hanginbalance.com
Our official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/MeltingPotPodcast Our Website: www.SoulCityArts.com/MeltingPot
The Melting Pot Podcast is back in 2017 with episode 14 in a series of inspiring conversations. We are delighted be funded by the Arts Council England for this season and bring you a selection of conversations recorded over the period of several years.
Mark Gonzales says he is, "Connecting the pain inside each of us to something greater than ourselves, as a way to build possibility..". In times of terror wage beauty. Mark Gonzales is a prolific spoken word poet and author.
Read more about Mark Gonzales: www.wagebeauty.com Follow Mark Gonzales on Twitter: www.twitter.com/wagebeauty
HangDrum background track (Daniel Waples): www.hanginbalance.com
Our official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/MeltingPotPodcast Our Website: www.SoulCityArts.com/MeltingPot