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Bishop Chronicles

by Adisa Banjoko

Bishop Chronicles is a podcast on stoic resilience and the art of not quitting. Adisa the Bishop is an award winning author who shares his insights on philosophy and physical well being.

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  1. Can Brazilian jiu-jitsu help you understand stoic philosophy?

    Adisa talks about the rise of stoic philosophy in the BJJ community. Is it an authentically positive thing, or just another hype trend? https://www.tiktok.com/@bishopchronicles

  2. Is Forgiveness the Path to Freedom?

    Getting our goals, and holding grudges does not work together. To truly be great, you must learn the power of forgiveness. Adisa looks at the Book of Forgiving by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his daughter Mpho. https://www.tiktok.com/@bishopchronicles

  3. How I lost weight in the pandemic- and kept it off!

    The Bishop shares a sobering talk about diet, mindset and work ethic concepts you can use to not just look better- but BE better. https://www.tiktok.com/@bishopchronicles

  4. How can I face my fears and win?

    Coming straight outta pandemic madness into the preludes of WWIII in the Ukraine, fear is higher than gas prices right now. Adisa the Bishop brings you the clarity to have courage in this moment. https://www.tiktok.com/@bishopchronicles

  5. How should we deal with anger?

    So many of us are so angry these days. Adisa helps is find a way to relax, and find the roots of our rage. https://www.tiktok.com/@bishopchronicles

  6. Why is Love in Crisis Today?

    The Bishop looks at the wave of celebrity and low profile breakups with honest lens. How can you save the love you have, or heal from the one you lost? Listen and learn. Follow Adisa on Instagram @bishopchronicles

  7. How Do We Overcome Depression?

    Adisa the Bishop gives you insights to stoic tools on overcoming grief and sadness. These are trying times for all of us for many valid reasons. Whatever has got you down, BCP is about to have you all the way up! Follow Adisa on Instagram

  8. Fresh Focus for 2022. It's all you!

    Despite the stress and mess of 2021, the Bishop shows you how to make sense of this year. You'll learn stoic methods to go into 2022 with your mind and goals clear. Enjoy this one and pass it onto 2 friends. https://www.instagram.com/bishopchronicles/

  9. Holidays suck, unless...

    As we move toward the holiday season and family gatherings for Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Festivus etc., ramp up- so does a lot of our anxiety and depression. This episode will help you find ways to worry less and hopefully enjoy more of the season. https://www.instagram.com/bishopchronicles/

  10. 163: Would Marcus Get the Vaccine?

    After getting a Moderna booster shot, Adisa the Bishop wonders if classic stoics like Marcus Aurelius (leader of Rome during the Antonine Plague that killed 60 million!) would have taken shot. His answer is NOT what you think.

  11. 162: How to Get Knowledge of Self

    This week we look at the pursuit of knowledge of self and the many ways in which that knowledge evolves over time. Then we look at the stoic practice of seeking direct knowledge of self and the subtle benefits it can deliver. Follow Adisa on Instagram: http://instagram.com/bishopchronicles

  12. 161: How to Stop Wasting Time

    This week Adisa The Bishop talks about the stoic idea of "memento mori", the practice of remembering death. He gets deep sharing the wisdom from the first swordfight of a 13 year old Miyamoto Musashi and blends it with ideas from the philosopher Seneca. Buckle up. Follow Adisa on Instagram:...

  13. 160: KRS-One Tried to Fight Me

    Adisa The Bishop takes the podcast in a new direction looking at the stoic perspectives on mastering anger. He shares a behind the scenes story of rapper KRS-One trying to fight him at Stanford University. Rare audio from the initial altercation is included. Follow Adisa

  14. 159: Remembering Zumbi: Mind Over Matter

    As the Hip-hop community mourns the shocking loss of Zumbi of the legendary Zion-I Crew, Adisa The Bishop talks about his personal relationship with Zumbi. Adisa recounts their friendship and its focus on Hip-Hop, martial arts, meditation and spirituality. Then you get to hear a 2015...

  15. #158: Shock G, DMX, and What's Next?

    Adisa the Bishop talks about the legacy and untimely passing of Shock G, and how Digital Underground threw the greatest parties in the history of the bay area. Ian P. Levy, EdD joins to talk about the life and music of DMX.

  16. #157: Inkpulp

    Adisa the Bishop talks with Shawn Crystal @inkpulp talking about Hip-Hop (KRS, Public Enemy and NWA's rise during the wave of thrash and punk), comics and how artists going forward can get paid with NFT. @inkpulp @bishopchronicles

  17. #156: Old School Rap Stories w/ The Bishop

    Adisa talks about lucid dreaming and shares old school rap stories. Follow Bishop Chronicles

  18. #155: Hip-Hop & Social Media w/ Dr. Post A Lot

    This week Adisa talks with Hip-Hop social media wizard @drpostalot talking about the best and worst moves artists can make to get seen the right way. They talk everything from the impact of streaming trends like Twitch and Verzuz and the best tips for indie artists. Follow Adisa on Instagram…

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  19. #154: Can't Stop Won't Stop with Davey D

    Legendary DJ, radio host, historian and Co-author @mrdaveyd of Can't Stop Won't Stop with Jeff Chang @zentronix (dropping March 15th) talks about how funk music in The Bay made it truly unique to NYC, LA, Houston and Detroit. Davey D also talks about a lesson he taught KRS ONE about Hip-Hop.…

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  20. #153: stic.man of Dead Prez

    This week Adisa the Bishop talks with the one and only revolutionary rap icon stic.man aka @stic from the legendary rap group Dead Prez. They talk about how much love Dead Prez has for The Bay and how the Black Panthers impacted their work. Then Stic talks about how studying old school rap...

  21. #152: John Leguizamo

    Latino acting icon John Leguizamo @johnleguizamo and Executive Producer Carla Berkowitz talk to Adisa about the making of the chess film @criticalthinkingmovie . They share not only their love of chess and Hip-Hop but also the racism and gender based bias they struggle with trying to tell better...

  22. #151: Can Hip-Hop Fix the Black & Asian Violence?

    After a spike violence where Black youth in The Bay Area were seen on video shoving and attacking elderly Asians. One man Vicha Ratanapakdee, 84 years old was sadly killed. Adisa the Bishop talks about how we might take steps to fix this unacceptable trend. Daniel Dae Kim and Daniel Wu are…

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  23. #150: Casual

    The Bishop sits down with rap legend @casualrapgod about his new YouTube documentary The Battle Casual x Saafir. It details one of the greatest rap battles to ever have on live radio hosted by King Tech and @realsway on the Wake Up Show. Then they talk about Casual's journeys on tour, his book on...

  24. #149 EXCLUSIVE: Mel D. Cole Frontlines at Capitol Riots

    Iconic Hip-Hip photojournalist Mel D. Cole @meldcole sits with Adisa the Bishop and tells you stories of what it was like photographing Nipsey Hussle, Travis Scott and Black Thought. Then, he takes you with him on the frontlines of BLM protests for George Floyd and his first hand account of the...

  25. #148: How to Stay Sane Through 2021 Chaos

    Adisa the Bishop tells you how to keep your head on right as we approach the inauguration and the political and social upheaval. Stay positive with Bishop Chronicles. Adisa on Instagram Pharcyde TV on Instagram https://pharcydetv.com

  26. #147: The RZA

    We get you started off right in 2021 havin Wu-Tang Clan's Abbott, the @RZA sit with Adisa the Bishop to celebrate RZA gracing the cover of Jan 2021 @USChess cover story (written by Adisa and photographed by @mikerelm!) They go in depth on chess, meditation, his pilgrimage to China's Shaolin...

  27. #146: Author Steve Bramucci

    A show of epic proportions is on deck as Steve Bramucci @stevebram Showrunner of Talib Kweli's People's Party. The author and world traveler talks about his journey as a writer, his deep struggles with ADHD and the unknown history of Black pirates freeing slave ships in the Caribbean.…

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  28. #144: Lessons from Jeezy vs Gucci Mane

    After the amazing versus battle and new peace by Jeezy and Gucci Mane, Adisa the Bishop looks at the toll of violence in Hip-Hop. Follow Adisa: @bishopchronicles Much more on Pharcyde TV!

  29. #143: Bruce Lee's Striking Distance

    Adisa sits down with author Charles Russo to talk about Bruce Lee’s legacy and the truth behind his legendary fight with Wong Jack Man. Read Charles Russo’s book Striking Distance Follow Charles: @russocharlie Follow Adisa: @bishopchronicles Much more on Pharcyde TV!

  30. #142: Hip Hop Therapy

    Max Kline and Jonah Scott of Rhythmic Mind (@rhythmicmind1) stop by to talk about hop hop therapy. Follow Adisa @bishopchronicles Much more on Pharcyde TV

  31. #141: The Queen's Gambit

    This week Adisa the bishop looks at the amazing show Queen's Gambit and reflects on the importance of what it represents. Follow Adisa: @bishopchronicles Watch Bishop Chronicles FIRST every Tuesday at 12 noon pst on Pharcyde TV! Subscribe to Bishop Chronicles on iTunes and follow Spotify!

  32. #140: FDT, how about that election?

    After watching Trump lose a nail biter to new president elect Joe Biden, Adisa the Bishop talks about the tough road ahead for America. How will Biden's election affect you? Adisa's article on COMPLEX Follow Adisa: @bishopchronicles Watch Bishop Chronicles FIRST every Tuesday at 12 noon pst on...

  33. #139: What is Ice Cube Thinking?

    People have been quick to slam Ice Cube for sharing his Contract with Black America with the Trump administration. But what's really going on? Follow Adisa: @bishopchronicles Watch Bishop Chronicles FIRST every Tuesday at 12 noon pst on Pharcyde TV Subscribe to Bishop Chronicles on iTunes and...

  34. #137: The Curious Case of DJ Vlad

    Adisa gives you first hand insight on one of the most controversial figures in hip hop. @bishopchronicles Watch the interview on the Bishop Chronicles YouTube channel To hear Bishop Chronicles episodes first, listen Tuesday-Friday at 5 pm pst on The Pharcyde's CydeLife Radio! Subscribe to Bishop...

  35. #136: Crips, Cops, and Rap

    Before #hiphoped was a hashtag Compton raised Dr. Jeffrey O.G. Ogbar @ProfOgbar (Twitter) was teaching Hip-Hop at University of Connecticut. Today we talk about how the crack cocaine explosion mixed with the underground gang culture of South Central Los Angeles and gave the world a whole new way…

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  36. #135: Hip-Hop's Failure to Protect Black Women

    This episode we talk to MMA Champion D'Juan Owens about the fallout behind Tory Lanes shooting Megan Thee Stallion. He also teaches gender based violence prevention in America and Ugandaand Senegal for his non-profit Fight for Uganda. This was recorded several weeks back. Follow D'Juan…

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  37. #134: The Legacy of Queens feat. Dr. Judit Sztaray

    Dr. Judit Sztaray of Mechanics Chess Club (the oldest chess club in America is in San Francisco!) @milibrary talks with Adisa the Bishop about the legacy of women in chess and the importance of women and girls in the sport. Follow Dr. Judit Sztaray: @milibrary Follow Adisa: @bishopchronicles…

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  38. #132: Love and Hip-Hop Part 2 with Dr. Tanji Gilliam

    As the quarantine continues and the news keeps us filled with anxiety, we decided to lighten your stress load this week. Dr. Tanji Gilliam of @oil_house_ is with us to talk about the topic of love in Hip-Hop. It is a fun conversation and enlightening about how we see art, ourselves and others....

  39. #131: State of the Hood 3 w/ Uncle Damien

    Adisa sits with juvenile justice advocate and protector of the people, activist Damien Posey @uncledamienspeaks! He sits down with Adisa the Bishop to tell you about what Covid 19, issues of homelessness, food shortages and gun violence. This is a sobering conversation you and your family need to...

  40. #130: Nathan Mendelsohn a.k.a. Elite Technique

    Nathan Mendelsohn @nathanmendelsohnbjj is a multiple champion jiu-jitsu black belt and rapper (known as Elite Technique) based in Santa Cruz, CA. They talk in depth about his journey in Hip-Hop, how he sees connections between that and rap and the surf culture in Santa Cruz. Then they have a…

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  41. #129: Brother Ali

    Adisa the Bishop has an incredible no holds barred conversation with Brother Ali @brotheraliisblind. They talk about his experiences in the wake of George Floyd riots, his thoughts on Whiteness seen through the lens of Hip-Hop, the art of Moroccan tea, and motorcycle caravans with Dave Chappelle....

  42. #128: Art of the Mixtape w/ DJ Platurn

    DJ Platurn @platurn is a Hip-Hop fixture within The Bay Area and then the world, via the Oakland Faders. Plus he has a beautiful legacy of mixtapes of ATCQ and most recently @redmangilla. He and Adisa have a great conversation answering the question "If you could only play ONE song for a person…

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  43. #127: Hip-Hop, Chess & Race w/ Dr. Daaim Shabazz

    This week we go deep on Hip-Hop, chess and race in the chess world. His guest is Florida A&M professor Dr. Daaim Shabazz @chessdrummer, founder of the Chess Drum. Everything from Wu Tang to chess in Africa, the Arab world is up for discussion. Follow Daaim: @chessdrummer Follow Adisa:...

  44. #126: Health and Fitness w/ Dayanara Thompson

    Dayanara Thompson @_soydayanara CEO of @iwokewellness joins Adisa the Bishop for an insightful conversation on mental and physical health tips during quarantine. Plus they speak about youth activism as well as Black and Brown unity. Follow Dayanara: @_soydayanara Follow Adisa: @bishopchronicles...

  45. #125: Rhettmatic of the Beat Junkies

    Adisa the Bishop talks with the one and only @rhettmatic of @thebeatjunkies ! They have a fascinating conversation about the connected mind states between martial arts and the art of DJ'ing (also known as turntablism). Rhett shares a lot of jewels on the LA Hip-Hop scene. Follow Rhettmatic:...

  46. #124: Rakaa Iriscience of Dilated Peoples

    Rakaa @therealrakaa of the west coast's own @dilatedpeoples. They talk about the old school rap, graffiti, and b-boy/b-girl scene. They reminisce about how they first met during the LA riots. Follow Rakaa: @therealrakaa Follow Adisa: @bishopchronicles Watch the interview on the Bishop Chronicles...

  47. #123: The Bigger Picture w/ Feraidoon Mojadedi

    This week, Adisa the Bishop takes you on an inward journey as we navigate these stressful times. His special guest is Feraidoon Mojadedi @feraidoon786 globally respected wise man owner of the famous @rumibookstore. They share a captivating conversation on the wisdom found in the poetry of Rumi…

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  48. #122: Paid in Full (The Money Episode) w/ David Frazee

    As we come out of the ashes of the protests, Adisa the Bishop looks at the history of the crisis in both Black economics and leadership. His guest is silicon valley businessman David Frazee Esq., Founder of @demystifyingsv . They talk about solutions for America in innovative business education…

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  49. BONUS: Should Cops Learn Jiu Jitsu?

    Police are learning jiu jitsu. Does that make you safer? Watch the episode on YouTube Follow Adisa: @bishopchronicles Adisa's fire Spotify playlists To hear Bishop Chronicles episodes first, listen Tuesday-Friday at 5 pm pst on The Pharcyde's CydeLife Radio! Subscribe to Bishop Chronicles on…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Bishop Chronicles is a podcast on stoic resilience and the art of not quitting. Adisa the Bishop is an award winning author who shares his insights on philosophy and physical well being.

HOSTED BY

Adisa Banjoko

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Bishop Chronicles is a podcast on stoic resilience and the art of not quitting. Adisa the Bishop is an award winning author who shares his insights on philosophy and physical well being.

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