DearRDG: Recent Episodes
DearRDG
Hosted by Marquise Richards, Marie Sykes, Brianna Tyson, & Dayquan Williams, Dear Reading is a podcast that highlights how Reading has shaped us while also discussing pop cultures & news. We're looking to promote local businesses & artists.
We are joined by Nehemiah Davis. He talks about Berks County Prison (BCP) and how his experience there has impacted his family, what it was like during COVID, and being motivated to never go back.
Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Marie Sykes (@sykesmvrie_) Shenaye VanWyngarden (@amusingNay) KJ Boston (@KJay_10) Christy Goicochea (@DoItWithColor) (@OkayChristy) Ruby Mora (@_RubyMora on Twitter) (@winestainedwriter on IG)
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DearRDG Episode 91 will cover Robin Constenbader-Jacobson's comments on Facebook, discourse with the Reading School Board, and discuss what leadership is supposed to look like.
Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Marie Sykes (@sykesmvrie_) Shenaye VanWyngarden (@amusingNay) KJ Boston (@KJay_10) Christy Goicochea (@DoItWithColor) (@OkayChristy) Ruby Mora (@_RubyMora on Twitter) (@winestainedwriter on IG)
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Jeremy Long's Article: https://www.readingeagle.com/local-news/reading-school-board-president-defends-facebook-post-calling-reading-a-deteriorating-city/article_afa1d32c-a887-11eb-91b3-efd84ed1f8b0.html?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_content=fb-readingeagle&utm_campaign=socialflow&fbclid=IwAR33jxV9-uWkuemuxxZmtNqft_1brqj9OuIye7Tk9_vc2Dxm0YUB_S68O8s
DearRDG is joined by the artists of Music Is Passion Records to discuss their artistry and putting our their first collaborative album entitled "MIP Family: Our Year: Vol. 1."
Follow the artists:
Jarrod - Twitter: @mipjrod, IG: @mipjrod John - Twitter/IG: @TheSoulPapi Hitman - Twitter: @hitmandoan, IG: @therealhitter Qwan - IG: @Qwan_wick30 Yung Cobain - IG: @Yung_Cobane Marcel: Twitter: @rockstarrspudd, IG: @rockstarrspud Angie - Twitter: @banksssbabi, IG: @babibanksss Shaki3 - IG: @shakiefk03 Junns - Twitter: @justjunns, IG: @Junns305 Stephany J - Twitter: IamStephanyJ, IG: @iamstephanyj_
Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Marie Sykes (@sykesmvrie_) Shenaye VanWyngarden (@amusingNay) KJ Boston (@KJay_10) Christy Goicochea (@DoItWithColor) (@OkayChristy) Ruby Mora (@_RubyMora on Twitter) (@winestainedwriter on IG)
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Episode 90. Your favorite hosts discuss the Derek Chauvin being found guilty on all three accounts, but have a larger conversation around how Black kids and people engage in dealing with state sanctioned violence. We discuss Adam Toledo and Ma'Khia Bryant, but even delve into how this affects Black and brown kids in education, developmentally, and more. We also discuss our own journey with abolition and seeing where we fall into those different aspects. We end the episode off with setting up some boundaries and things that are bringing us some joy.
Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Marie Sykes (@sykesmvrie_) Shenaye VanWyngarden (@amusingNay) KJ Boston (@KJay_10) Christy Goicochea (@DoItWithColor) (@OkayChristy) Ruby Mora (@_RubyMora on Twitter) (@winestainedwriter on IG) Follow Us On Social Media: Twitter.com/DearRDG Instagram.com/DearRDG Support DearRDG on Patreon.com/DearRDG Get Your Good Morning to Niggas and Niggas Only Mugs Here - www.etsy.com/listing/924232919/…ng_published_alert
DearRDG 89 is where the hosts cover Diddy and his letter to corporate America, the murder of Daunte Wright, DMX, and an extended conversation surrounding addiction in our communities and how we view drugs. KJ debuts as the co-host for this episode and had a lot to say surrounding the topic..
Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Marie Sykes (@sykesmvrie_) Shenaye VanWyngarden (@amusingNay) KJ Boston (@KJay_10) Christy Goicochea (@DoItWithColor) (@OkayChristy) Ruby Mora (@_RubyMora on Twitter) (@winestainedwriter on IG)
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DearRDG 88 - Marquise and Marie just chop it up on the podcast with a simple conversation regarding their mental health and provide some quick COVID-19 Updates on where they have been. This is a light-hearted episode and listen. We hope that you also find some tips.
Listen to MIP Family: Our Year, Vol. 1 Here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/musicispassion/mip-family-our-year-vol-1-2
Article Here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/nomanazish/2017/11/19/how-to-declutter-your-mind-10-practical-tips-youll-actually-want-to-try/?sh=564aded824f1
Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Marie Sykes (@sykesmvrie_) Shenaye VanWyngarden (@amusingNay)
Christy Goicochea (@DoItWithColor) (@OkayChristy) Ruby Mora (@_RubyMora on Twitter) (@winestainedwriter on IG)
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Priscilla Campos is running for District Judge in Reading, PA. Get to know more about her and what she stands for.
Learn more about Priscilla Campos Here: https://www.judgepcampos.com/home
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/judgepcampos/ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/judgepcampos/
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Wesley Butler returns to DearRDG to discuss his push to be on City Council. In this interview, he talks about his platform, what inspired him to get into this, and then what he hopes to achieve when he gets into this space.
Donate to his campaign: https://t.co/U4FDLhZrHr?amp=1 Follow Him On Twitter: https://twitter.com/WesButler23
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On DearRDG 87, DearRDG is covering Columbia University's decision to have six (6) different graduation ceremonies and how we feel about it. Van brings up the conversation surrounding the stimulus bill that will help parents and families. Marquise decides to discuss the scandal that happened surrounding BLM and the demands happening from the parents of the movement.
Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Marie Sykes (@sykesmvrie_) Shenaye VanWyngarden (@amusingNay)
Christy Goicochea (@DoItWithColor) (@OkayChristy) Ruby Mora (@_RubyMora on Twitter) (@winestainedwriter on IG)
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DearRDG 86 - Marquise, Christy, Marie, and Ruby discuss a racist attack in Texas, Mexicans getting threatened with ICE, Meghan Markle's interview with Oprah, Vaccines are available in the city of Reading, and are we still acknowledging the GRAMMYs?
Word On The Street:
A Mexican Restaurant in Texas is requireing people to keep wearing masks. Some are threatening to call ICE - https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/08/us/texas-mexican-restaurant-ice-trnd/index.html
Beyonce Wins 20221 Grammy for "Brown Skin Girl" with Blue Ivy Carter - https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/amp35832195/beyonce-grammys-2021-win-blue-ivy-carter/?__twitter_impression=true
Vaccines Available in Berks County - https://www.readingeagle.com/coronavirus/a-covid-vaccination-site-for-school-employees-is-up-and-running-in-berks-county/article_237e5218-834c-11eb-96ad-5768e06b5678.html?utm_content=fb-readingeagle&utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR1GDgh-gfra8jrgs3BG3vY2Tu0Y5nRAsU8bovnVVZ7igg7i3SsbkG9fs98
Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Marie Sykes (@sykesmvrie_) Christy Goicochea (@DoItWithColor) (@OkayChristy) Ruby Mora (@_RubyMora on Twitter) (@winestainedwriter on IG)
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DearRDG 85. Marquise and Marie discuss this new auxiliary policing program, shout out to the Black people running for city council, and then they discuss balancing friendships, jobs, relationships, and being a multi-hyphenate.
Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Marie Sykes (@sykesmvrie_)
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Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Marie Sykes (@sykesmvrie_)
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On episode 83 of DearRDG, Marquise is discussing what's going on in the politics and local news on the podcast. We discuss Cori Bush and Marjorie Taylor Greene's incident, Philly Fighting Covid Non-Profit's scandal, and Eddie Moran addresses the state of Reading, PA.
Support DearRDG on Patreon.com/DearRDG Give Roses: Catch This Vibe Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_2-6Vuh4vA
Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Marie Sykes (@sykesmvrie_)
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Oumar Kallo joins us for our 82nd episode! We are reflecting on Dr. Khalid Mumin's book "Problem Child" and how Bri hosted a conversation with him on IG Live, we discuss the discourse over minimum wage being raised to $15 an hour, and then we welcome Oumar Kallo on his return to the podcast to discuss how he helps our community and the community in Guinea.
Follow Oumar: @_mrkallo on IG Follows: Acts of Simple Kindness on IG: https://www.instagram.com/askindness/
Marc Lamont Hill on "COVID Capitalism:" https://thegrio.com/2020/11/24/marc-lamont-hill-book-covid-19/
Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_)
Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Manny's Website - boysonder.com
We are joined by Councilwoman Lucine Sihelnik to discuss how to hold City Council accountable, our grievances, and what her role is.
et involved with City Council on https://www.readingpa.gov/
Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_)
Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Manny's Website - boysonder.com
This is a shoot the shit episode. We don't have any segments. We just have a pop culture roundup. We talk about Ashanti catching COVID before VERZUZ, Cardi is out of touch with her bag, Clubbhouse is a different kind of beast, and some more.
Marquise's short film here: To The Mountain - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_-IMKUeFR4&t=1s
Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_)
Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Manny's Website - boysonder.com
On episode 79 of DearRDG, we discuss Eddie Moran going on vacation in Puerto Rico during a pandemic and also the Reading School Board's decision to reinstate winter sports. We discuss what this means and the message that this could send out to the community at large.
Pre-Application: www.readingha.org/pre-application-2/ Information: www.readingha.org/wp-content/uploa…EN-WAIT-LIST.pdf
Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_)
Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Manny's Website - boysonder.com
For Episode 78, we talk about Kyle Rittenhouse, Reading's decision to keep Winter sports cancelled, and then we just keep y'all updated on some things happening with early housing. We then get to interview Wesley Butler.
Make sure to follow him on all social media: @W_E_S_M_O_N_E_Y Watch Words with Wes Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15aCYQGcGbk&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR2st9cCJ4FCgvQlbBFXYFOHSymmA8eg6NURwFUgGDK_Jb3lcRjAvGVCtZM
Pre-Application: https://www.readingha.org/pre-application-2/ Information: https://www.readingha.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Info-Page-for-12-2-20-PH-OPEN-WAIT-LIST.pdf
Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_)
Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Manny's Website - boysonder.com
For episode 77, we decided to find some Black joy and audacity in Beyonce's Vogue interview. She talks about everything that she has been doing, but we move into this space of giving yourself some of her own joy. So we have all been working during this pandemic, so the hosts discuss what it means to thrive and put ourselves first during this pandemic.
Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_)
Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Manny's Website - boysonder.com
On episode 76 of DearRDG, the hosts discuss the anxiety before, during, and after the election. We get into the Black vote, voter suppression, and the newly elected people in office. It is important for us to keep engaged with what is going on in our local elections.
Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_)
Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Manny's Website - boysonder.com
On episode 75 of DearRDG, our hosts decide to do a quick check-in, and then we focus on welcoming Her Elise to our show. She is a sex worker and activist. We are seeing her just start growing in her activism, but it was a pleasure to learn more about her life as a dancer, the politics of sex work, and discrimination that happens in the industry.
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Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_)
Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Manny's Website - boysonder.com
On Episode 74, we touch on a few topics:
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EndSARS
Links to Support: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/africa/endsars-nigeria-police-brutality-sars-lekki-protest/2020/10/22/27e31e0c-143d-11eb-a258-614acf2b906d_story.html
http://hoodcommunist.org/2020/03/26/sanctions-kill-the-devastating-cost-of-sanctions/?fbclid=IwAR32Eelxw1tu99bK-hkodA1vDMl1VjI99VkBjOcy226ZYOka4fq6_fsrJoo
https://feministcoalition2020.com/?fbclid=IwAR1MuANGQxXsnk4evZ59-AXuKanNkogFUm7XcVs9ZJM1BxLy-CM4fJ9EadE
https://www.connecteddevelopment.org/?fbclid=IwAR19I-jS_Sujye4QNm7_r3MQ9gOCL91C75F00P_gdUE2PnNg-uE3zjX4NG4
- Eddie Moran’s administration has failed Black people.
- Alvernia and gentrifying downtown Reading.
- The importance of voting.
- Are Black people protected anywhere?
- J. Lo's lyric.
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Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_)
Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Manny's Website - boysonder.com
Episode 73. We love you, Chadwick Boseman.
Opening Speech - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNp7KssquK8 Complicated Grief: Why We Mourn People We’ve Never Met - https://www.talkspace.com/blog/grief-kobe-bryant-tragedy-grieve-celebrity/
Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_)
Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi) Copywriter: Ruby Mora Graphic Designer: Stephany Goico
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Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Manny's Website - boysonder.com
On episode 72 of DearRDG, we cover a couple of topics! Kamala Harris as Vice President, Greece rejecting migrants and refugees, NYPD endorses Trump, and then what does it mean to defund USPS?
Darleynne Espinosa, 20, is an Entrepreneur, Nursing Student , Licensed Esthetician & Owner of @champagneminks (come get ya lashes slayed!)She is a small business owner in the city of Reading , trying to give her clients a beautiful touch with her services while growing as a young Hispanic female in our society and giving back to our community.
Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_)
Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi) Copywriter: Ruby Mora Graphic Designer: Stephany Goico
Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg
Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Manny's Website - boysonder.com
On Episode 71 of DearRDG, we go through WAP and the politics around sex, we discuss Azealia Banks and our relationship to our own mental health, Exeter's counter protest, and Reading School District goes completely virtual! What does this mean?
Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_)
Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi) Copywriter: Ruby Mora Graphic Designer: Stephany Goico
Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg
Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Manny's Website - boysonder.com
On episode 70 of DearRDG, Marquise and Bri focus on the case surrounding Stanley at the Walmart in Wyomissing. They discuss the nuances of the case. They are also joined by So Happy Co, which is on the mission to spread happiness to our hometown through their clothing brand.
Look into "Good Trouble" to learn more about John Lewis. C.T. Vivian is another person to look up
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/so_happyco/ Website: https://sohappyshop.com/
Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_)
Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi) Copywriter: Ruby Mora Graphic Designer: Stephany Goico
Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg
Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Manny's Website - boysonder.com
Book Tyler for Media services: @TylerEllisWashington or tylerelliswashington.com
On episode 69 of DearRDG, we just do a quick check-in with each other. The energy was a bit low for us, but we came in strong with a conversation with our fave Lisa De La Cruz who is the founder of the Wonder of Ivy brand. So it was so nice to talk about her creating for herself, changing her brand up, bringing anime to Black people and POC, and also just acknowledging the ecosystem that we cultivated.
Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_)
Guest: Lisa De la Cruz (@TheWonderOfIvy) Look for "The Wonder of Ivy" on all social media platforms.
Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi) Copywriter: Ruby Mora Graphic Designer: Stephany Goico
Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg
Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Manny's Website - boysonder.com
Book Tyler for Media services: @TylerEllisWashington or tylerelliswashington.com
Episode 68! On this episode, we cover the news! Covid-19 Updates, LGBTQ+ History in Illinois, Goya Supports Trump, Betsy DeVos and education, and also a bit of Will and Jada at the end. We are joined by @FuegoEllington and @Hollyhood_Tay_ (on IG) for a conversation on their inspiration behind music, their move to Atlanta, support, and building out a hip hop culture in our city. Make sure to get into this episode!
Listen to Hollyhood Tay - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3VvtHK51OOCrf6m55aVTMw
Listen to Fuego Ellington - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5q0wio1N7Ylzmvm7G83elF
Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_)
Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi) Copywriter: Ruby Mora Graphic Designer: Stephany Goico Social Media Intern: Edward Suriel
Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg
Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Manny's Website - boysonder.com
Book Tyler for Media services: @TylerEllisWashington or tylerelliswashington.com
On this episode of DearRDG, we take a brief moment to reflect on two years of the podcast and what it means to us. We are also joined by Brad Waples to discuss his legacy in the Reading, PA community and what does leadership look like today. We also explore topics of Alvernia moving in, gentrification, and Black life in Reading.
Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_)
Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi) Copywriter: Ruby Mora Graphic Designer: Stephany Goico
Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg
Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Manny's Website - boysonder.com
Book Tyler for Media services: @TylerEllisWashington or tylerelliswashington.com
On this episode, DearRDG decided to address comments made from local government and just express our current frustrations with the administration. We once again have to address anti-Blackness, bad politics, and understanding the mayor's role and the role of the citizen.
Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_)
Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi)
Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg
Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Manny's Website - boysonder.com
Book Tyler for Media services: @TylerEllisWashington or tylerelliswashington.com
This episode, we catch up on what the hosts are talking about. We discuss a week full of anti-Blackness with Doja Cat, Joe Biden, Lana Del Rey, Katara, Ayesha Curry, and more. We just have a pop culture roundup and catch up on the hosts.
Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_)
Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi)
Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg
Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Manny's Website - boysonder.com
Book Tyler for Media services: @TylerEllisWashington or tylerelliswashington.com
The DearRDG crew is back to discuss music, Lil Boosie, Jeff Bezos, and more. It was just a free-for-all in terms of what we have been seeing in the streets. We are joined by Manny Guzman to discuss his candidacy and the platform that he is running on.
Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_)
Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi)
Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg
Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Manny's Website - boysonder.com
Book Tyler for Media services: @TylerEllisWashington or tylerelliswashington.com
Rest in power: Ahmaud Arbery, Sean Reed, Breonna Taylor, and Nina Pop, Little Richard, Andre Harrell, and Betty Wright. We are tired. Stop killing us.
Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_)
Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi)
Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg
Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com
Book Tyler for Media services: @TylerEllisWashington or tylerelliswashington.com
Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_)
Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi)
Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg
Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com
Book Tyler for Media services: @TylerEllisWashington or tylerelliswashington.com
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On Episode 62, the DearRDG Squad discusses Verzuz and its impact on the culture, wypipo drinking disenfectant, protesting the lockdown, and then we end on BlackAF and have a conversation on colorism. We are then joined by Reading School Board Member Mark Detterline (@Mark_Detterline) to discuss his journey to becoming a school board member, where he hopes to see himself, and how they've been handling Covid-19 in Reading. We are also introduced to some scary numbers regarding funding for our district.
Fair Funding: https://t.co/ZEJWJRdPB4?amp=1 Landmark Lawsuit: https://t.co/45RAGnHHue?amp=1 Segregation in PA Schools: https://t.co/z0U9Oh5Oiw?amp=1 List of Most Underfunded Schools: https://t.co/lJGcgbtZIS?amp=1
Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_)
Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi)
Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg
Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com
Book Tyler for Media services: @TylerEllisWashington or tylerelliswashington.com
Hire Marquise or Bri for speaking engagements.
Links: Instagram.com/DearRDG Facebook: Dear Reading Twitter.com/DearRDG YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCbpZWEXEeRSZ5_7psVi1FlA
Episode 61 of DearRDG. Insecure's season 4 debut talks about how friendships change and what that looks like as you get older. We decided to reflect on friendships that we lost or attempted to maintain.
This episode, we are joined by Mack Simmy to discuss his new project "You Ate? You Straight?" We talk about his process, who he collaborated with, and what impact he wants to leave for the 610. We are glad to welcome him back.
@MackSimmy on all social media.
Stream "You Ate? You Straight" on Apple Music/iTunes: https://t.co/dlahvANq21?amp=1
You can also stream it on Spotify and TIDAL.
Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_)
Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi)
Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg
Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com
Book Tyler for Media services: @TylerEllisWashington or tylerelliswashington.com
Hire Marquise or Bri for speaking engagements.
Links: Instagram.com/DearRDG Facebook: Dear Reading Twitter.com/DearRDG YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCbpZWEXEeRSZ5_7psVi1FlA
This episode is just an update. We discuss the Coronavirus and how it is affecting us personally, professionally, and spiritually. This is a free-for-all episode. We will return to our regular format next episode.
Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_)
Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi)
Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg
Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com
Book Tyler for Media services: @TylerEllisWashington or tylerelliswashington.com
Hire Marquise or Bri for speaking engagements.
Links: Instagram.com/DearRDG Facebook: Dear Reading Twitter.com/DearRDG YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCbpZWEXEeRSZ5_7psVi1FlA
This episode, we are joined by Tony Veloz from South of Penn. We talk about what his initiatives are and how he contributes to the community through his work.
Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_)
Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi)
Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg
Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com
Book Tyler for Media services: @TylerEllisWashington or tylerelliswashington.com
Hire Marquise or Bri for speaking engagements.
Links: Instagram.com/DearRDG Facebook: Dear Reading Twitter.com/DearRDG YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCbpZWEXEeRSZ5_7psVi1FlA
Have you had trouble loving your hair? We wanted to talk about our hair journey and what that had looked like. 2020 has started off as a year that we had to acknowledge Black women's hair. This is from Ayannah Pressley, Black women being dragged online, Gabrielle Union's hair being called "too ethnic," and more.
Did y'all notice that John Zabala gave us a new theme song?! Let us know your thoughts!
Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_)
Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi)
Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg
Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com
Book Tyler for Media services: @TylerEllisWashington or tylerelliswashington.com
Hire Marquise or Bri for speaking engagements.
Links: Instagram.com/DearRDG Facebook: Dear Reading Twitter.com/DearRDG YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCbpZWEXEeRSZ5_7psVi1FlA
On this episode, we talk about everything that surrounded Kobe and his legacy, but then we get into more legacy from other Black people and what that means. Is everyone's legacy a bit tainted with cancel culture? Let's get into it.
Did y'all notice that John Zabala gave us a new theme song?! Let us know your thoughts!
Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_)
Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi)
Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg
Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com
Book Tyler for Media services: @TylerEllisWashington or tylerelliswashington.com
Hire Marquise or Bri for speaking engagements.
Links: Instagram.com/DearRDG Facebook: Dear Reading Twitter.com/DearRDG YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCbpZWEXEeRSZ5_7psVi1FlA
On this episode, we recap our last few months of growth. But then we also recap the EVERYTHING IS LOVE event. We wanted to be open and transparent about creating a culture in our city. Thank you to each of our sponsors and our community for showing up.
Did y'all notice that John Zabala gave us a new theme song?! Let us know your thoughts!
Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_)
Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi)
Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg
Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com
Book Tyler for Media services: @TylerEllisWashington or tylerelliswashington.com
Hire Marquise or Bri for speaking engagements.
Links: Instagram.com/DearRDG Facebook: Dear Reading Twitter.com/DearRDG YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCbpZWEXEeRSZ5_7psVi1FlA
We are back for a DearRDG Live Show! During this live show, we had a pitch competition! We had honored four different creatives and change agents in our community. We also featured various women of color vendors to join us as judges as well for the live show. We want to thank everyone for coming out and enjoying our live set.
DearRDG Patreon: www.patreon.com/dearrdg Twitter: www.twitter.com/dearrdg Facebook: www.facebook.com/dearreading IG: Instagram.com/DearRDG YouTube: Dear Reading Podcast
Hosts: Chief Quise - @MarquiseDavon D. Will - @_D_will MARIE - @sykesmvrie Bri - @PUSHABRI
Production:
Audio Recording: Tyler Washington (@TylerEllisWashington) Audio Editor: Tyler Washington (@TylerEllisWashington) Photography: Tyler Washington (@TylerEllisWashington) Photography: Manny Coombs (@oni.das) (@blondedapi)
Vendors: (Instagram) Beard Oils: @HouseOfPortalatin Potted Poetry: (@PottedPoetry) (@CreativeTiana) Lashes: @gluxelashes_ De La Bodega: @DelaBodega Juic-E (@GetJuiceWithIt)
During this episode of DearRDG, we are joined by each of our hosts Chief Quise, D. Will, Marie, and Bri. We talk about some of the everyday violence that we face in the city of Reading, discussed Coondace Owens, H&M and how Black people responded, We are in the space of processing everything, but also unpack trauma.
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Hosts: Marquise Richards DayQuan Williams Bri Tyson Marie Sykes
Edited by: Marquise Richards
This episode is of DearRDG is down two hosts, so it is just Chief Quise and PUSHABRI on this episode. They decide to take it pretty lightly for this episode and just go over the news and just check in with eah other. We took an article and found different questions to ask your friends when you want to check in with them.
We discuss Tracee Ellis Ross's hair care line "Pattern," Rihanna's Diamond Ball, The effects of vaping, and the mental health advocate that was killed by suicide.
Make sure to get into this episode and share! Let us know your thoughts and screenshot to show that you're listening to our episode.
On this episode of DearRDG, we decide to keep the conversation to Dave Chappelle, the state of comedy, and this idea that we are being too sensitive in 2019. We noticed that the timeline was reacting in two separate ways and we wanted to talk about it. We didn't carry any news this time around, but we wanted to just get into the nitty gritty of the conversation. We hope that you get something out of it.
CHECK OUT MARIE's new blog: sykesisthelimit.com Check out Pusha Bri's blog: pushabri.com
Hosts: Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon) D. Will (@_d_will_) MARIE (@sykesmvrie_) PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI)
Intro Track produced by RLO
On this episode of DearRDG, we are back with our hosts Chief Quise, Pusha Bri, and MARIE. We miss you D. Will. During this episode, we discuss Jay-Z's deal, Newark's Water Crisis, and we talk about the teachers of the Reading School District. We also send our thoughts and prayers to the victims in Odessa, Texas. On the Stoop, we talk about Jay-Z a bit more and discuss the feeling of being disappointment and what it's like to watch our heroes fall from grace.
CHECK OUT MARIE's new blog: sykesisthelimit.com Check out Pusha Bri's blog: pushabri.com
Hosts: Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon) D. Will (@_d_will_) MARIE (@sykesmvrie_) PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI)
Production Team: Content Director: Mateo Toro (@themateotoro) (@retorocle) Producer/Audio Engineer: Jay Shaffer (@PagodaCity) Photographer: Manny Coombs (@blondedapi) (oni.das)
Intro Track produced by RLO Outro Track produced by Fuego Ellington.
We decided to be a little more loose for this episode of DearRDG and where we decided to take the conversation. We had a bit of a roundtable for this episode. We were joined by Marquise, Marie, Bri, Manny, Mateo, and Tyler for this conversation on the councilwoman from Michigan who didn't believe in interracial marriage, Eric Garner's murderer losing his job after 5 years, and a conversation on the Amazon moved into a conversation about veganism, access, and food deserts. We get extremely passionate during this episode, but we also get into a conversation about intimacy and what that looks like personally, in friendships, and a bit within relationships as well.
Season 4, Episode 1 and the crew of DearRDG is officially back in business. During this episode, we go through a bit of news that we all needed to catch up on. Word on the Street, we are discussing LGBTQ+ History in the classroom, the shooting in North Philly, Stacey Abrams rolling out her new Voter Protection Initiative, and Jay-Z's deal with the NFL. We decided to release some tension that we saw from our hometown and realized how conservative our city was in terms of social issues. For the Stoop, we decided to check in with one another and ask about how our summers went and what we learned.
Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_)
Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi)
Links: Instagram.com/DearRDG Facebook: Dear Reading YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbpZWEXEeRSZ5_7psVi1FlA
For this special episode, we decided to do a series of roundtables to discuss various aspects of Ava DuVernay's docu-series "When They See Us." We have featured a Black women's roundtable, Black Men's roundtable, and the media + public pressure roundtable.
You can also watch the visuals on the Dear Reading Facebook page.
We wrap up season three just doing some stuff off the cuff. We talk about our individual projects, what this year has been like for us, what's coming next, and where we hope to see the podcast go for the 4th season. Marie drops exclusives. Bri bringing more content. D. Will is realigning. Marquise starts his solo venture with "This American Negro."
CHECK OUT MARIE's new blog: sykesisthelimit.com Check out Pusha Bri's blog: pushabri.com
Hosts: Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon) D. Will (@_d_will_) MARIE (@sykesmvrie_) PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI)
Production Team: Content Director: Mateo Toro (@themateotoro) (@retorocle) Producer/Audio Engineer: Jay Shaffer (@PagodaCity) Photographer: Manny Coombs (@blondedapi) (oni.das)
Intro Track produced by RLO Outro Track produced by Fuego Ellington.
We pretty much free-for-all this episode of DearRDG and catch up on each other's lives and where we're all at. Quise has quit his job and is allowing himself to free fall. Marie has launched her new blog. Bri is getting her fitness on. D. Will has a new project on the way! We just go off the dome for The Stoop Integration was actually good for Black people.
Word On The Street: A longtime Virginia Beach employee shot and killed 11 people today at the city's municipal center - https://pilotonline.com/news/local/crime/article_777b737e-83e3-11e9-b1d0-dff7ad725d5e.html Two Transgender Activists Are Getting Monuments - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/29/arts/transgender-monument-stonewall.html US demands social media details from visa applicants - https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-48486672?ocid=socialflow_twitter&ns_source=twitter&ns_mchannel=social&ns_campaign=bbcnews Anti-Black Asian AirBNB - https://twitter.com/_MrMAC/status/1134840733540769792
CHECK OUT MARIE's new blog: sykesisthelimit.com Check out Pusha Bri's blog: pushabri.com
Hosts: Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon) D. Will (@_d_will_) MARIE (@sykesmvrie_) PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI)
Production Team: Content Director: Mateo Toro (@themateotoro) (@retorocle) Producer/Audio Engineer: Jay Shaffer (@PagodaCity) Asst. Photographer: Manny Coombs (@blondedapi) (oni.das)
Intro Track produced by RLO Outro Track produced by Fuego Ellington.
We celebrate our 50th episode with a live show! We discuss being an icon, Nipsey Hussle, and the impact that it has had on our community. We are joined by Roger Lavine, Dr. Alixis Rhodes, and Brad Waples! They provide their subject matter expertise throughout the episode and love that they brought so much of a different dynamic to the stage. How do we also build a more cohesive Black community as well.
Hosts: Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon) D. Will (@_d_will_) MARIE (@sykesmvrie_) PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI)
Production Team: Content Director: Mateo Toro (@themateotoro) (@retorocle) Producer/Audio Engineer: Jay Shaffer (@PagodaCity) Asst. Photographer: Manny Coombs (@blondedapi) (oni.das) Set Up: Luis "RDM" Ramos
Intro Track produced by RLO Outro Track produced by Fuego Ellington.
Season 3, Episode 19. On this episode of DearRDG, we have an array of topics throughout this episode. D. Will talks about the stabbing in Reading, PA. Marie explores the ban of the LGBTQ+ community that can discredit their marriage license. Bri talks about a teacher putting on a turban and we discuss the implications of that. Quise brings up SATs bringing up this adversity score.
On the Stoop, we check in with one another to see what our progress is with each other and how we are moving forward within the last few months. Darien (@mfzoom_) talks about his fashion line Zoom and then talks about how art impacted his life, but also the values that comes along with it. We also discuss the underground scene in this city. It is important for us to start bridging that gap too.
Hosts: Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon) D. Will (@_d_will_) MARIE (@sykesmvrie_) PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI)
Recurring Host: Dan Cabrera (@90sHero)
Production Team: Content Director: Mateo Toro (@themateotoro) (@retorocle) Producer/Audio Engineer: Jay Shaffer (@PagodaCity) Asst. Photographer: Manny Coombs (@blondedapi) (oni.das) Set Up: Luis "RDM" Ramos
Intro Track produced by RLO Outro Track produced by Fuego Ellington.
Season 3, Episode 18! This episode we explore a variety of topics: Ayanna Pressley and Cory Booker present a new bill, another cop shooting, Rolling Loud is moving differently, and we discuss Georgia's heartbeat bill. On the Stoop, we discuss Ayesha Curry, expressing insecurity, and our own insecurity. For Reading's Finest, we are joined by serial social entrepreneur Endaisha Thornton. We explore what a social entrepreneur does and how it shows up for him. Make sure to follow him.
Blog / IG: @endaisha_humble_servant Follow @BuyDigitalHQ Follow @LitMindMedia
Hosts: Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon) D. Will (@_d_will_) MARIE (@sykesmvrie_) PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI)
Production Team: Content Director: Mateo Toro (@themateotoro) (@retorocle) Producer/Audio Engineer: Jay Shaffer (@PagodaCity) Asst. Photographer: Manny Coombs (@blondedapi) (oni.das) Set Up: Luis "RDM" Ramos
Intro Track produced by RLO Outro Track produced by Fuego Ellington.
On Season 3, Episode 17, we discuss Black people having to exist in white spaces and how it becomes restricting. We talk Caster Semenya, Ice Cube and other Black celebs being blocked in a bidding war, Miss America, Teen USA, and USA are all Black women, and FaceBook bans huge personalities. We discuss a lot in this episode. On the Stoop, we discuss white mediocrity and what the implications are for Black people who are consistently told to work 10x harder than their white counterparts.
Hosts: Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon) D. Will (@_d_will_) MARIE (@sykesmvrie_) PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI)
Production Team: Content Director: Mateo Toro (@themateotoro) (@retorocle) Producer/Audio Engineer: Jay Shaffer (@PagodaCity) Asst. Photographer: Manny Coombs (@blondedapi) (oni.das) Set Up: Luis "RDM" Ramos
Intro Track produced by RLO Outro Track produced by Fuego Ellington.
On Season 3, Episode 16, we discuss an array of topics. We start off with giving people their roses and quick discuss the impact that we want to leave on the city. For word on the street, we discuss End Game making over a billion, Donald Trump defends his Charlottesville comments, the Berks County DA calls Reading "not a good place," and then end off with Jay-Z's comments on "gentrify your own neighborhood." It was a bit of a conversation starter to talk about Black people's relationship to capitalism and will gentrification save our city? We are also joined by Kathiria and Troy from Sunrise Movement Berks where we discuss what Sunrise is, performative activism within the city, and the Green New Deal.
Hosts: Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon) D. Will (@_d_will_) MARIE (@sykesmvrie_) PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI)
Production Team: Content Director: Mateo Toro (@themateotoro) (@retorocle) Producer/Audio Engineer: Jay Shaffer (@PagodaCity) Asst. Photographer: Manny Coombs (@blondedapi) (oni.das) Set Up: Luis "RDM" Ramos
Intro Track produced by RLO Outro Track produced by Fuego Ellington.
This episode of DearRDG, we discuss #JusticeForLucca, Howard University, and the Bail System in Reading, PA. We witness the violence towards Black people, white people taking over our spaces, and the criminal justice system in Reading is trash. How do we hold our judges more accountable. On the Stoop, we discuss what 'clout' is and what it means to chase this.
Justice for Lucca: https://www.commondreams.org/further/2019/04/21/justice-lucca-your-country-racist-brutality-still
District Judges + Bail System: https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/berks-district-judges-top-pa-list-of-lockups-over-collateral
Howard University: https://www.theroot.com/move-the-campus-gentrifyinggeorge-says-students-shoul-1834172297
Guests: Jonathan Tinoco and Xavier Care
Hosts: Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon) D. Will (@_d_will_) MARIE (@sykesmvrie_) PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI)
Production Team: Content Director: Mateo Toro (@themateotoro) (@retorocle) Producer/Audio Engineer: Jay Shaffer (@PagodaCity) Video Assistant: Raylin Norfleet Asst. Photographer: Manny Coombs (@blondedapi) (oni.das) Set Up: Luis "RDM" Ramos
Intro Track produced by RLO Outro Track produced by Fuego Ellington.
On this episode of DearRDG, we get to the nitty gritty of some local news! We talk about the sex trafficking scandal in our community and I-Lead charter school. We also discuss Ilhan Omar and Barnard College's racist attack on a Black, Columbia student. On the Stoop, we discuss why young people don't want to stay in the city of Reading. This question is consistently being asked of us, so we decided to talk about it.
ReadingsFinest features Jay! Listen to hear about how he got his love of music, starting Pagoda City, and him not managing his mental health too well, but he's working through it.
I-Lead Scandal: https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/court-upholds-ruling-says-i-lead-in-reading-not-tax-exempt
Ilhan Omar: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2019/04/14/nancy-pelosi-security-concern-ilhan-omar-donald-trump/3467004002/
Sex Trafficking: https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/criminal-gang-was-running-underage-sex-trafficking-operation-in-reading-boarding-home
Columbia Student: https://www.columbiaspectator.com/news/2019/04/13/barnard-public-safety-officers-put-on-administrative-leave-following-physical-confrontation-of-black-student/
Hosts: Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon) D. Will (@_d_will_) MARIE (@sykesmvrie_) PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI)
Production Team: Content Director: Mateo Toro (@themateotoro) (@retorocle) Producer/Audio Engineer: Jay Shaffer (@PagodaCity) Video Assistant: Raylin Norfleet Asst. Photographer: Manny Coombs (@blondedapi) (oni.das)
Intro Track produced by RLO Outro Track produced by Fuego Ellington.
On Season 3, Episode 13, we are talking about Eric Holder, Kodak Black, Beyonce and Adida's partnership, and the Yee-Haw Agenda. Each of these topics also relate to us having to reclaim our spaces. On the Stoop, we talk about dealing with grief as individuals and as a collective. We are joined by Mike the Creator, where he talks about his process, some L's that he had to take, and how a fly changed his perspective.
Guest: Michael Acevedo (@MikeTheCre8tor)
Hosts: Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon) D. Will (@_d_will_) MARIE (@sykesmvrie_) PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI)
Production Team: Content Director: Mateo Toro (@themateotoro) (@retorocle) Producer/Audio Engineer: Jay Shaffer (@PagodaCity) Video Assistant: Raylin Norfleet Asst. Photographer: Manny Coombs (@blondedapi) (oni.das)
Intro Track produced by RLO Outro Track produced by Fuego Ellington.
During this episode of DearRDG, we discuss police violence, get an update on Jussie Smollett, and talk about the Ferguson Activists that are mysteriously dying. We observe the structural violence and the space that was set up for us, but we bring it all into Nipsey and find out what this revealed about the Black community. We discuss the cause of the conspiracy theories from a historical perspective and realize that anxiety shows up for our greats today.
We are joined by Dani Motze who runs the Community 'zine "Here In My City." She talks about her love of writing, why she created this platform, and tells us something new about urban planning and racist structures behind it. You may learn something new about Glenside.
@HereInMyCity on all social media. Article, re: Glenside: https://www.hereinmycity.com/can-reading-move-forward-1?fbclid=IwAR3p4HzZXtNaBESwNjdEWdf7VpLmuP2zDI9IgYe2EXzmlWNjlQRDKqBgsI4
SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.hereinmycity.com/subscribe?fbclid=IwAR3p4HzZXtNaBESwNjdEWdf7VpLmuP2zDI9IgYe2EXzmlWNjlQRDKqBgsI4
Hosts: Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon) D. Will (@_d_will_) MARIE (@sykesmvrie_) PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI)
Production Team: Content Director: Mateo Toro (@themateotoro) (@retorocle) Producer/Audio Engineer: Jay Shaffer (@PagodaCity) Video Assistant: Raylin Norfleet Asst. Photographer: Manny Coombs (@blondedapi) (oni.das)
Intro Track produced by RLO Outro Track produced by Fuego Ellington.
On Season 3, Episode 11, we make it more of a current events kind of episode. We discuss Jess Hilarious and her Islamophobia, Daniel Caesar says that we should stop being mean to white people, and Aunt Becky is involved in a college scandal. During this episode, we also critique white women and their particular style of violence. For Reading's Finest, we are joined by Kristin Boyd Edwards. We discuss who she is, her role in journalism, and then what she has done with the Reading School District.
Follow @RDGschools! Use the hashtag #RSDProud Kristin Boyd: @KristinBoydRSD
Hosts: Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon) D. Will (@_d_will_) MARIE (@sykesmvrie_) PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI)
Production Team: Content Director: Mateo Toro (@themateotoro) (@retorocle) Producer/Audio Engineer: Jay Shaffer (@PagodaCity) Video Assistant: Raylin Norfleet Asst. Photographer: Manny Coombs (@blondedapi) (oni.das)
Intro Track produced by RLO Outro Track produced by Fuego Ellington.
On Season 3, Episode 10 of DearRDG, we discuss our Love Languages. It was an awesome exercise, and we are joined by Tyler Washington (@Tooch23) and Raylin Norfleet for this part of the conversation. We explore what our love languages are and how we think that we got to them. This episode will also be featured on video and in podcast form.
Tyler is also launching two podcasts as well. The Average Podcast and the Alternative Blacks podcast as well. So make sure to look out for his work as well.
You can take the Love Language quiz here: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/
Hosts: Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon) D. Will (@_d_will_) MARIE (@sykesmvrie_) PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI)
Production Team: Content Director: Mateo Toro (@themateotoro) (@retorocle) Content Coordinator: John Zabala (@JohneZabala) Producer/Audio Engineer: Jay Shaffer (@PagodaCity) Video Assistant: Raylin Norfleet Asst. Photographer: Manny Coombs (@blondedapi) (oni.das)
Intro Track produced by RLO Outro Track produced by Fuego Ellington.
It is Season 3, Episode 9 of DearRDG. During this episode, we focus on one topic! We discuss LeBron's clip of The Shop, where they are discussing having to give back to their family, friends, and community. It is always hard to come from a low-income place and then feel the need to help the place that fed you.
We also have Maranda/Mandy/WordPlay on this episode, she explores her love of books, journey to being an activist, and why she is a huge advocate for mental health and self-care.
Hosts: Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon) D. Will (@_d_will_) MARIE (@sykesmvrie_) PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI)
Production Team: Content Director: Mateo Toro (@themateotoro) (@retorocle) Content Coordinator: John Zabala (@JohneZabala) Producer/Audio Engineer: Jay Shaffer (@PagodaCity) Video Assistant: Raylin Norfleet Asst. Photographer: Manny Coombs (@blondedapi) (oni.das)
Intro Track produced by RLO Outro Track produced by Fuego Ellington.
On Season 3, Episode 8, we discuss Jordyn Woods and how the Smith family showed up for her on the Red Table Talk. We are also joined by Rosa Julia Parra from El Palo Magazine. It was a wonderful conversation on being liberated by your passion.
Hosts: Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon) D. Will (@_d_will_) MARIE (@sykesmvrie_) PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI)
Production Team: Content Director: Mateo Toro (@themateotoro) (@retorocle) Content Coordinator: John Zabala (@JohneZabala) Producer/Audio Engineer: Jay Shaffer (@PagodaCity) Video Assistant: Raylin Norfleet Asst. Photographer: Manny Coombs (@blondedapi) (oni.das)
Intro Track produced by RLO Outro Track produced by Fuego Ellington.
S3E7 we have share our thoughts on Venezuela, local politics, Jussie Smollett, and Nipsey Hussle. There's also a discussion on how having a father or not having a father has affected us. So we are still processing what this looks like.
Hosts: Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon) D. Will (@_d_will_) MARIE (@sykesmvrie_) PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI)
Production Team: Content Director: Mateo Toro (@themateotoro) (@retorocle) Content Coordinator: John Zabala (@JohneZabala) Producer/Audio Engineer: Jay Shaffer (@PagodaCity) Video Assistant: Raylin Norfleet
Intro Track produced by RLO Outro Track produced by Fuego Ellington.
S3E6 is the episode about nothing and everything. We discuss Steve Harvey, Reading Soul Speak, frustrations with the creative community, and more... We are joined by a variety of guests on our show. You'll hear some familiar voices throughout the episode.
Hosts: Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon) D. Will (@_d_will_) MARIE (@sykesmvrie_) PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI)
Production Team: Content Director: Mateo Toro (@themateotoro) (@retorocle) Content Coordinator: John Zabala (@JohneZabala) Producer/Audio Engineer: Jay Shaffer (@PagodaCity) Video Assistant: Raylin Norfleet Production Assistant: Luis Ramos (@prodbyrdm)
Intro Track produced by RLO Outro Track produced by Fuego Ellington.
We are down two hosts, but we were joined by our Production Assistant Raylin! We discussed Liam Neeson, Gucci, and 21 Savage. It is a good conversation. Then we explore imposter syndrome and how that shows up for us. We hung out with ZAR in the studio today too.
Hosts: Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon) D. Will (@_d_will_) MARIE (@sykesmvrie_) PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI)
Production Team: Content Director: Mateo Toro (@themateotoro) (@retorocle) Content Coordinator: John Zabala (@JohneZabala) Producer/Audio Engineer: Jay Shaffer (@PagodaCity) Photography Apprentice: Juan Cortez (@jcortez_47) Video Assistant: Raylin Norfleet Production Assistant: Luis Ramos (@prodbyrdm)
Intro Track produced by RLO Outro Track produced by Fuego Ellington.
Season 3, Episode 4 is a current events episode! This week we focus on Jussie Smollett, the pile up on 222, pay-what-you-want restaurant, and the four Black inmates in Ohio being stabbed. We also get to discuss identity with Raquel and see that she is still working through it.
Hosts: Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon) D. Will (@_d_will_) MARIE (@sykesmvrie_) PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI)
Production Team: Content Director: Mateo Toro (@themateotoro) (@retorocle) Content Coordinator: John Zabala (@JohneZabala) Producer/Audio Engineer: Jay Shaffer (@PagodaCity) Photography Apprentice: Juan Cortez (@jcortez_47) Video Assistant: Raylin Norfleet Production Assistant: Luis Ramos (@prodbyrdm)
Intro Track produced by RLO Outro Track produced by Fuego Ellington.
During this episode, we talk about ego. We discuss how it shows up for us, is it detrimental, is it helpful? We delve into our character and our values. Fadiba joins us for that bit of the conversation. In our interview, we are joined by the founder of Acts of Simple Kindness Omar Kallo.
Hosts: Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon) D. Will (@_d_will_) MARIE (@sykesmvrie_) PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI)
Production Team: Content Director: Mateo Toro (@themateotoro) (@retorocle) Content Coordinator: John Zabala (@JohneZabala) Producer/Audio Engineer: Jay Shaffer (@PagodaCity) Photography Apprentice: Juan Cortez (@jcortez_47) Video Assistant: Raylin Norfleet Production Assistant: Luis Ramos (@prodbyrdm)
Intro Track produced by RLO Outro Track produced by Fuego Ellington.
Leave Ariana aloneeee! Season 3, Episode 2, we decided to do a deep dive into what's going on in pop culture and how that ties into responsibility to your community. We discuss Travis Scott, Ariana Grande, and Shaun King and their proximity to Blackness. This episode did not include a stoop conversation, but we will be back on the stoop next week! We also had the opportunity to hear from Anthony Orozco aka Glyph. He talked about journalism, his poetry, motivation to write, and more! Please check out all of his content.
Hosts: Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon) D. Will (@_d_will_) MARIE (@sykesmvrie_) PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI)
Production Team: Content Director: Mateo Toro (@themateotoro) (@retorocle) Content Coordinator: John Zabala (@JohneZabala) Producer/Audio Engineer: Jay Shaffer (@PagodaCity) Photography Apprentice: Juan Cortez (@jcortez_47) Video Assistant: Raylin Norfleet Production Assistant: Luis Ramos (@prodbyrdm)
Intro Track produced by RLO Outro Track produced by Fuego Ellington.
WE ARE BACK FOR Season 3, Episode 1! This episode we cover an array of topics and are trying to get back into the swing of things. This episode fell into our old format, but be prepared for next week.
Word On The Street:
- Cyntoia Brown: https://t.co/XkipAY6gAC
- Surviving R. Kelly
- Government Shutdown: https://t.co/wfPwFnuc8K
- Millennials: Career vs Jobs: https://t.co/vbZrJ4ajsO
The Stoop: We discuss the pressures of Black Excellence, burnout, and what that looks like. We were able to referenced Tiana Clark (@TianaClarkPoet) and her article on #BlackBurnout - https://t.co/YzCcl9DSfq
Twitter Conversation: How do you deal with burnout?
Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon) D. Will (@_d_will_) MARIE (@_sykesmvrie) PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI)
Guest: Annarose Ingarra-Milch (@annaroseformayor) annaroseformayor.com
Sound Engineer: @PagodaCity Business Development: @Johnezabala Production Assistant/Asst. Engineer: @ProdByRDM Photographer: @TheMateoToro or @Retorocle Apprentice Photographer: @jcortez_47
On season 2, episode 25 of DearRDG we do a reflection on our year and are joined by Lisa de la Cruz aka The Wonder of Ivy. We are more than excited to have this particular episode, since it is our season finale. What song did we start with for Smooth Sounds? How did Marie make us look at our music choice sthis time around? Did Bri have beef with anyone this week?! We also tackle the news, we talk about LeBron and his interactions with his son, wypipo funding 45's wall, medium ugly niggas, and also do a quick survey of the violence occurring in Reading, PA.
Hosts: Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon) D. Will (@_d_will_) MARIE (@_sykesmvrie) PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI)
Guest: Lisa De La Cruz (@TheWonderofIvy) thewonderofivy.com
Music Promo: @BertoBatista Sound Engineer: @PagodaCity Business Development: @Johnezabala Production Assistant: @ProdByRDM Photographer: @TheMateoToro or @Retorocle
Audience Members: Akel (@DedIsArt) Tiana (@CreativeTiana) Real Wrap Podcast (@RealWrapPodcast) Ajani (@CHVRLE)
On this episode of DearRDG, we discuss Jazmine Headley, Cyntoia Brown, and the King of R&B. On the Stoop, we decided to go with asking one another what we want in life. We looked at what we wanted for 2019 and it was a nice way to ask about what we were looking for.
Links to everything that we discussed this episode.
Cyntoia Brown: https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2018/12/11/cyntoia-brown-case-facts-story-timeline-2018/2276009002/
Jazmine Headley: https://nypost.com/2018/12/16/jazmine-headley-mom-whose-baby-was-ripped-from-her-arms-by-cops-breaks-her-silence/
Jacquees and his comments can be found on Twitter.
You can stream Berto Batista's "Nasty & Loyal" on Spotify! @bertosing4me on all social media. Check out for the links on all of our social media as well.
Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon) D. Will (@_d_will_) PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI) MARIE (@mvriesykes_) John Zabala (@johnezabala)
Lola's Ice: @lolasice on all social media.
S/o to "Carlie's Couch" for the inspiration behind the topic on the Stoop today. Make sure to follow them on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.
On this episode of DearRDG, we just do a simple recap of the state of hip hop, rap, and R&B as we hear it today. We examine our top 5 albums, try to figure out which year was stronger, and just free for all with musical conversation. We interviewed Reading School Board Member Eddie Moran. We got to know a little bit more about his background and his inspiration for being on the school board and making a difference. Listen to the podcast to learn how to get involved with the community on more of a policy level.
Social: Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon) Pusha Bri (@PUSHABRI) MARIE (@sykes_mvrie) D. Will (@_D_Will_)
On this episode of DearRDG, we explore Michelle Obama and "couple goals," Tammy's comments on ICE tear gassing immigrants, and representation in our community. We also talk about being raised on love vs being raised to survive. We became a little more introspective with this episode and got a bit more personal. D. Will was missed during this episode, but he will definitely be back.
Guest: Altavese "Bouk" Williams Twitter: @msprettyb_
Ebony Luxe: ebonyluxecollection.com IG: @ebonyluxecollection
Hosts:
Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon) PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI) Marie (@sykesmvrie_) D. Will (@_d_will_)
This week on the episode, we are down 1 host, but we had an interesting conversation on a lot of pop culture this week on the episode. On the Stoop, we talked about how we processed our anger and what that meant for Black men, Black women, and the Black community. We end off with an interview with Mont Sosa.
Mont Sosa: https://twitter.com/AyoMontsosa Booking or features: steadymont@gmail.com Listen to his music here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/mont-steady/1352682167
Word On the Street: https://consequenceofsound.net/2018/11/tekashi-6ix9ine-prison-sentence/ https://news.google.com/articles/CAIiEFBh6FANDJj6Rd9F4Se4dTQqGQgEKhAIACoHCAowruP-CjC9pfcCMLa_3wU?hl=en-US≷=US&ceid=US%3Aen https://www.teenvogue.com/story/22-transgender-people-have-been-killed-in-2018 https://thegrapevine.theroot.com/meet-gina-rodriguez-the-latina-actress-who-refuses-to-1830640955
Hosts: Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon) D. Will (@_d_will_) Pusha Bri (@PUSHABRI) Marie (@sykesmvrie_)
Episode 20 of DearRDG! On this episode, we discuss Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, inmates fighting the forest fire, Kendrick Johnson, and how Hollywood fetishizes Black pain. We talk about success on the stoop and what that looks like for us. We end off with an interview with Tiana Lopez aka Creative Tiana aka Potted Poetry aka the Plant Mami! We get to know about her adventures to Reading from Compton, but also how she grew into herself.
On season 2, episode 19 of DearRDG, we discuss every piece of the elections from policy changes, throwing away Florida, and the excitement surrounding voting. We also discuss how we accept forgiveness and how we want people to forgive us. We also get to interview Brad Waples. He is the owner of Custom It Printing, an amazing poet, and cultural architect for the City of Reading.
Hosts: Chief Quise, Pusha Bri, D. Will, and Marie. Audio Engineer: Jay Shaffer (Pagoda City Studios) Business Development: John Zabala Editor: Marquise Richards Logo Design: Ant Lyon Content Consultant: Mateo Toro Video and Photos: Mateo Toro of Retorocle Opening Track: IndigodRLO
Is Marquise still mixy? Marie is a music guru.Is D. Will still acting light-skin? Who does Bri have beef with this week?! This episode of DearRDG is exploring the news, elections, violence in Reading, and on the stoop, we had questions prepared for one another. Take a listen to this all new episode.
For this special episode, we decided to have a dedicated conversation with Dr. Khalid Mumin. This episode is simply Reading's Finest. We get to know about Dr. Mumin's personal life, but also his philosophy and hope as the Superintendent for the Reading School District. We hope that you gain something out of this.
On episode 17 of DearRDG, we discuss the news and pop culture. This week we discussed hate crimes in America: the shooting in Pittsburgh, MAGA Bomber, and Megyn Kelly... Bri also brought us a piece of positive news. On the Stoop, we talk about Cultural Appropriation and how that relates to us.
Reading's Finest featured Jonathan Cintron of Visonare! He talked about his personal and his brand and influence. A man who speaks of legacy and wanting to leave a positive impact in the world.
Episode XVI | Colorism and the Rhodes to Success.
On this episode, we explore Rihanna and protesting the NFL, Cardi B giving back to New York, and local entrepreneurship in the city of Reading. We also follow-up with the 9-year old Black boy "groping" the white woman and him not forgiving her, but also delve in Essence's first Black woman photographer.
On the Stoop, we discuss colorism and how that affected us growing up, but also seeing what that means for Black men and Black women. We also explore how it shows up in hip hop and other popular culture.
We are then joined by Dr. Alixis Rhodes. We discuss her organization called No Black Girl Left Behind, her trip to Africa, and then her book. It is a great listen especially for Black women. Black Girl Magic at her finest.