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ADQ's Renaissance

by Adrian Dion Quarles

ADQ (Adrian Dion Quarles) takes inspiration from the historic Harlem Renaissance and interviews Black leaders and change makers in multiple facets of art. Including; Visual Artists, Politicians, Actors, Singers, Dancers, Rappers, Poets, Writers, etc. ADQ also has dope conversations with dope individuals from all endeavors of life, thus showcasing his ability to relate as the renaissance man.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 166: JUNETEENTH

    ADQ talks about the historical significance and effect of Juneteenth. Also brings up some notable rebellions that took place #blackpodcast #juneteenth #blackpodcastsmatter #haitianrevolution #posttraumaticslavesyndrome #blackhistory #adqsrenaissance #juneteenthcelebration #juneteenth2024

  2. Episode 164: "Learning from Malcolm"

    In this episode ADQ compares the behavior of abusers and bullies with the life and metamorphosis of Malcolm X, who has turned 99 as of this recording. May 19th, 1925 is his birthday. ADQ describes how Brother Malcolm went from pimp and hustler to the powerful educator, orator and activist that…

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  3. Episode 163: "What is an Uncle Tom?"

    ADQ talks about the authenticity in the labeling one an "Uncle Tom" and reads about Josiah Henson. Also talks about Mother's Day and shouts out local theatre productions.

  4. Episode 162: "Joy is a Choice"

    In this episode ADQ talks about finding joy regardless of one's circumstances and backgrounds.

  5. Episode 161: "House Rules"

    In this episode ADQ gives a brief run down in the do's and don'ts of theatre. It's almost a masterclass without a master for ADQ is still a student.

  6. Episode 160 "Rap Beef"

    In this episode ADQ speaks glowingly of the Weaver Academy production of SOMETHING ROTTEN and describes through his lens as a hip hop head the difference between battle rapping the sport and personal beef stemmed from diss records and a prolonged rant against a certain Canadian rapper.

  7. Episode 159: "No Tea"

    ADQ discusses his disgust with cultural gossip, and slander. Also discusses an alternative in positive thoughts and surrounding one's self with positive energy.

  8. Episode 157: The Beauty of Black Women

    ADQ highlights his relationships and experiences with the most God like being on planet earth the Black Woman. Also provides narratives

  9. Episode 156: #skinnyADQ

    ADQ explains his health journey that has led to a 111 pound weight loss and reads excerpts that speak to dieting.

  10. Episode 155: "The Lyons Den" w/ James Lyons

    In this episode ADQ chops it up with friend and fellow creative, Playwright, Actor and Comedian James Lyons about beginnings, inspiration, and experiences with his current masterpiece "CRAZY IN LOVE" that and much more!

  11. Episode: 154 More with Swaim and Inspiration from James w/ Chris Swaim

    ADQ reviews the James Lyons play CRAZY IN LOVE and provides the second part of his conversation with Chris Swaim

  12. Episode: 153 Talking Game With Swaim w/ Chris Swaim

    ADQ chops it up with Chris Swaim about theatre 🎭 experience the art of performing as well as a mutual love for wrestling.

  13. Episode: 152: Freedom Papers

    In this episode ADQ talks about a departure from religion and societal reasons. And he talks about his love for Black Thought's 🎭🎨.

  14. Episode 151: "You want my black vote?"

    ADQ gives his take on the termination of Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon. Also gives his take on President Biden's re-election bid and details what it would take to get his Unaffiliated Independent Black vote.

  15. Episode 150 :Fear is False Evidence Appearing Real

    In this episode ADQ talks about Romans 6: 12-14 and about the book The 50th Law how and as you go through the episode you'll hear Sober Life and Liberate the mind as ADQ also reviews the movie Air and presents his play HERE'S FLUFFY starring Angela Williams Tripp and Trish Forbes written by Randy...

  16. Episode 149: Dialogue with the Intellectual Mystic w/ Dominic Hand aka Dominant Thought

    Dominic Hand makes his third appearance on this podcast but this time to talk about his album "The book of an Intellectual Mystic" and subjects that inspired the outcome of the album.

  17. Episode 148: "Before my rendezvous with the Intellectual Mystic"

    Serving as a preview before his interview with Dominic Hand aka Dominant Thought about his new album "The Book of an Intellectual Mystic" ADQ offers an update about theatre adventures, redefining staying in one's lane, and offers an opinion on being called Black. He also offers his time in a…

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  18. Episode: 147 "Black in Amerikkka"

    In this episode ADQ details his 75 pound weight loss journey after being repeatedly asked "How did he do it?" Also gives his personal commentary on the death of Tyre Nichols and parallels it with the assault on Rodney King and gives a first hand experience of different encounters with law...

  19. EP 145: Dion on Deion

    After a long hiatus ADQ returns to the podcast space joining fellow black content providers in commenting on Deion Sanders' transition from Jackson State University to University of Colorado as well as his take on various cultural issues. Listen to my new poetry mixtape "When the SON rises....…

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  20. Episode 144: Thankful for Poetry w/ Various Friends

    On this episode ADQ compiles various poetic and spoken word performances as he completes the writing of his debut poetry book "When the Son rises and Maintains the seed".

  21. EP: 143 "The Process"

    ADQ details his mental health journey and describes events from his childhood that contribute to ideation. Also in this episode from MSNBC "Breaking the Stigma around black men and mental health" and Dr. Umar Johnson Breaking down the mental health problem in the Black Community.

  22. EP: 142- 2 Beasts from the South and North East w/ Northeast Beast

    ADQ chops it up with fellow creative Terrance Mason bka Northeast Beast about his artistry, his DC background and also mutual artistic interests.

  23. EP:141 "Return to Theatre"

    After a long isolating COVID 19 pandemic, ADQ reflects on his thoughts of returning to theatre. How he curbed his creativity in 2020 while being locked in, and returning to stage in 2021 and the great plays he has in store for 2022. While it was a return for some, for him its been an adjustment....

  24. EP:139 The Queen Speax w/ Tiffany Speax

    ADQ chops it up with friend, future collaborative, creative, actress, director, writer, podcaster, poet, activist, educator. (Sheesh I'm a male her almost) Tiffany Speax about her artistry and beginnings how Paper2Film began and ended, her broadcast journalism and poetic beginnings as well.

  25. EP:138 Losing my Religion 2: My Socialist Friend w/ Thomas Burwell

    ADQ chops it up with friend Thomas Burwell about mutual Christian upbringings and ideas that challenge western Christianity.

  26. Episode 137: JUNETEENTH and FATHER'S DAY ON THE SAME DAGGONE DAY!

    ADQ talks about Juneteenth, also shares how Juneteenth came to be and how black people are effected by Juneteenth also shows loves to the great father's he knows

  27. Episode 136: I lost my religion

    On this episode ADQ announces his departure from Christianity after a lifetime of following the religion. This decision has been a long time coming and he explains it.

  28. EP: 135 "Gun Control"

    ADQ talks about the recent Buffalo and Texas shootings along with his views on Gun Control.

  29. Episode 134: "My 2 Cents on Roe v Wade"

    ADQ being a cisgendered man will never be pregnant and will never know the pains of pregnancy or abortion. But ADQ exercising his freedom of speech gives his 2 Cents on the issue.

  30. Episode 111: The Writer's Block w/ Louis Panzer

    ADQ chops it up with friend, playwright and musician Louis Panzer about his musical and playwrighting journey and the three plays that they collaborated on.

  31. EP: 132: The N Word pt. 2

    ADQ reads different texts to give his point about the possibility of Post traumatic slave syndrome making way for usage of the N word and behavior that aligns with it.

  32. Episode 131: My 2 Cents

    ADQ gives his take on the Will Smith and Chris Rock confrontation

  33. Ep:130 Blacc on Blaq and extra Black w/ Jae Blacc & Jon Blaq

    ADQ chops it up with Artistic Juggernaut Jae Blacc and the returning Jon Blaq about their new project BlacconBlaq vol 1 WHICH IS 🔥. They also talk about their collaborative path and the BlacconBlaq brand which has also produced a dope web series.

  34. Episode 129: The Writer's Lounge w/ Autumn Karen

    ADQ chops it up with Writer, Speaker, Educator and Advocate Autumn Karen. Being an influential woman that taps into many influential paths Ms. Karen taps in for a literacy centric conversation that has the potential to incorporate many of their common interests on this episode of ADQ's…

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  35. Episode 128: Children near Eden w/Braxton Allen

    ADQ chops it up with actor/ singer/ music director Braxton Allen about his theatrical experiences that include music directing Dreamgirls while playing Jimmy Early! And sharing a scene with ADQ himself!

  36. Ep:126 ADQ at the Opera w/ Caryn Alexis Greco

    ADQ chops it up with old friend, educator, actress and opera singer Caryn Alexis Greco about her experiences singing in opera and how it compares with musical theatre. They also talk about cultural and societal experiences.

  37. Ep: 124 The Self Determination of Mr. Petty w/ Corey "Mr. Petty" Jones

    ADQ chops it up with actor, playwright, activist, producer, comedian, radio personality Corey Jones about his career in the arts to this point and what the Kwanzaa principle of Kujichaguila means to the both of them among many more topics. Order tickets for "BATTLE OF THE BOOKS" at...

  38. Ep: 123 Big Announcement, Dream Killers and Spoken Word

    ADQ announces his next production endeavor as a producer/ writer and director. Also ADQ warns against Dream Killers.

  39. EP:121 How's Your Monday?????

    During ADQ's life he has found Monday to be the most hated day. He offers a dive into his thought process that will possibly de-villify Monday and prove that fear and lack of knowledge of self are the real enemies not Monday

  40. Ep: 120 Inside the Sapphire Rhymes w/ Amber Branch

    ADQ chops it up with Houston, TX author and poet Amber Branch about her book "The Lyrical Journal of Sapphire Rhymes: Tear Drop Stained Confessions" also mental health, healing, life in Texas, the process to writing, publishing and believing in one self as well as faith.

  41. EP:119 "Live from North Cack" w/ Ty Durden

    ADQ chops it up with Entrepreneur, writer, producer, director muician Ty Durden about his drive and art and how influential both are.i

  42. Ep:118 Clearest Melanated Vision w/ Pastor Jerome Gay Jr.

    ADQ talks with Vision Church Pastor, Author and Son of YESHUA Pastor Jerome Gay Jr. About what it means to be a woke Christian. Where Conciousness gets Christianity wrong and his book THE WHITEWASHING OF CHRISTIANITY

  43. Ep:117 "What is Black?"

    ADQ goes solo and talks about his upcoming interview with Pastor Jerome Gay author of The Whitewashing of Christianity and how it compares with W.E.B. DuBois Talented 10th essay and how the talented tenth mindset has been experienced by ADQ in some Black theatre settings.

  44. Ep:115 Remembering Main Man

    Jerome "Main Man" Monroe has transitioned in this episode ADQ shares a personal commentary on the transition and experiences with the brother along with some of his incredible art. That made ADQ so much of a fan that had him for an interview. #RIPMainMan

  45. Episode 114: Getting Tony to the Tony's w/ Tony Browley

    ADQ chops it up with friend and fellow actor Tony Browley about shared theatre experiences, acting techniques, Scrapmettle, the Lox vs Dipset Verzuz battle and more!

  46. Episode 113- Javetta the Woman, The Myth the LEGEND w/ Javetta Milton

    ADQ chops it up with friend and frequent collaborator, actress, singer, director, producer Javetta Milton about what makes her dope. About theatre, faith, relationships, and more!

  47. Ep:112 Re-Reconstructing Artistically w/ T.Walker

    "Food for thought I know you feeling famished, If I told you to shoot pull out your cameras" "Know yourself and love yourself so you can be yourself". ADQ chops it up with this master of words The S.O.U.L. Society's own T.Walker about BARS, the community, Spirituality and the best water this side...

  48. Episode 110: Coffee Gang UNITE! Fellowship with the fam w/ Mr. GP & Natman

    ADQ chops it up with Mr GP and Natman about art, faith, spirituality, music styles, their individual histories and GP's upcoming RE-UP album

  49. Ep: 109 The Richest Men In Kemet w/ Maneza F-8

    FKU Africa podcast host Maneza F-8 rejoins ADQ for a discussion about African Spirituality in comparison to the Abrahamic Faith's, experiences with White people, and a potential ADQ voyage to Africa.

  50. Episode 106: The Mind of ADQ

    ADQ is being his natural dope self in this episode. With his testimony from Celebrate Recovery, a rehearsal from a play in progress THE IMMACULATE MIND OF MR. ABOIYE and a passage from The Browder Files.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

ADQ (Adrian Dion Quarles) takes inspiration from the historic Harlem Renaissance and interviews Black leaders and change makers in multiple facets of art. Including; Visual Artists, Politicians, Actors, Singers, Dancers, Rappers, Poets, Writers, etc. ADQ also has dope conversations with dope individuals from all endeavors of life, thus showcasing his ability to relate as the renaissance man.

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