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Black etc podcast
by Ian Yusef
... a podcast about how culture and ideas spread among Black Americans, especially outside of mass media. The focus of the podcast is on Black American culture in general — from food to music, movies, theatre, literature, sports, comedy, fashion, politics, and technology, among other things. Join me as I speak with professional & amateur historians, keepers of Black cultural traditions, elders, young people, and everyone in between, in discussions that are equal parts informative and entertaining (and, sometimes, weird). Please visit the website: www.blacketcpod.com
Episodes
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Project Blowed, the “Underground,” and Black Hip Hop Fandom (w/ Open Mike Eagle)
My guest for this episode is celebrated hip hop artist, podcaster, comedy writer, and host, Open Mike Eagle. The topic is underground hip hop and Black fandom. We use the influential Los Angeles based underground hip hop collective Project Blowed as a lens for the discussion because Mike has been...
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The History and Politics of Black Barbershops (w/ Dr. Quincy Mills)
My guest for this episode is Dr. Quincy T. Mills, who is an Associate Professor of History at the University of Maryland in addition to serving as the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for Graduate Education in the College of Arts and Humanities and the Director of the Frederick Douglass Center...
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How Black Women Icons Became "Divas" (w/ Patrick L. Riley)
My guest for this episode is award winning independent producer, writer, critic, and Diana Ross superfan Patrick L. Riley. His book, That's What Friends Are For: On The Women Who Inspired Me, provides a nice jumping off point for us to discuss the history of the term "diva" as it is used for…
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The History of African American Object Performance and Puppetry (w/ Dr. Paulette Richards)
Dr. Paulette Richards is a celebrated artist, educator, performer, and author who studies the meaning of puppets, masks, and other performing objects in the African diaspora. She joins me for this episode on the roots and history of puppetry and object performance in Black America. Dr. Richards...
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Black Geographies: Spirituality, Food, and Place (w/ Dr. Priscilla McCutcheon)
The guest for this episode is geographer and scholar Dr. Priscilla McCutcheon, who is an Associate Professor of Geography at the University of Kentucky. We discuss the concept of Black geographies and how it shows up in her research on the food work of radical Black religious organizations like…
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The Bass Line: The Influence of Jazz Bass and Music Learning in the Internet Era (w/ Paul Thompson)
My guest is accomplished jazz bassist, professor, and public music educator Paul Thompson. We discuss the influence of jazz bass on other genres, the regional differences in jazz styles, and the vibrancy of Pittsburgh’s Black community. The bulk of the conversation, however, centers on music...
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The Role of T-Shirts in Black Protest Movements (w/ Dr. Kimberly Thomas McNair)
The guest for this episode is Dr. Kimberly Thomas McNair, Lecturer in the Department of African and African American Studies at Stanford University. One of Dr McNair's major research projects is exploring the political significance of t-shirts in Black protest movements. Our discussion centers on...
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Can’t Knock the Hustle: The Dismal Ethos of Modern Hip Hop and Black Culture (w/ Jason A. England)
My guest for this episode is Jason A. England, acclaimed writer, cultural critic, and English professor. We use Jason's controversial piece lamenting the state of popular hip hop as an entry point into a broader conversation about the damaging effect the "can't knock the hustle" ethos has had on...
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Black Food, Black Travel, and Online Black Culture (w/ Anela Malik)
My guest for this episode is Anela Malik, who is a writer, speaker, food and travel enthusiast, and social media influencer. She is the author of the book American Soul: The Black History of Food in the United States and the host of the Black food and travel series Our Block. We discuss the...
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Documenting Blues People and Black Folklore (w/ Lamont Jack Pearley)
My guest for this episode is Lamont Jack Pearley, Executive Director and founder of Jack Dappa Blues Heritage Preservation Foundation & the African American Folklorist Magazine. He is an applied folklorist, an African American music historian, a traditional country blues artist himself, and an...
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Southern Convenience Food, Digital Culture, and the Black Folktastic (w/ Dr. Constance Bailey)
My guest for this episode is Dr. Constance Bailey, Assistant Professor of African American Literature and Folklore at Georgia State University and Digital Media Editor at the American Folklore Society. She has multiple books in the works, including the upcoming Get It While It's Hot: Gas Station,...
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The Black Film Canon: From Masterpieces to Classics (w/ Marcus Pinn)
In this episode, I speak to film critic, writer, podcaster, and musician Marcus Pinn of the blog Pinnland Empire and the podcast Zebras in America. We discuss the history of efforts to build a Black film canon, groupthink in modern Black film criticism, and the reasons that critics like Armond...
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Classic Albums and “Golden Eras”: The History of the Hip Hop Canon (w/ Dart Adams)
In this marathon episode, I speak to Boston writer and hip hop historian Dart Adams about the history of the hip hop canon starting from the early days of recorded old school classics through the mainstream/underground schism of the late 90s and beyond. We talk about the development of the rap...
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on Black Food Fridays, Power, and Social Media Influence (w/ KJ Kearney)
My guest for this episode is community organizer, food writer, educator, and social media influencer. KJ Kearney. He is the creator of the James Beard Award winning Instagram account Black Food Fridays, the newsletter Who Made The Potato Salad?, and the live Black food storytelling event Bite The...
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Black Theatre, Education, and the “Black Arts Movement” (w/ Dr. J.e. Franklin)
The guest for this episode is renowned playwright, author, educator, and activist Dr. J.e. Franklin. Dr. Franklin is the founder and producing artistic director of Harlem's Blackgirl Ensemble Theater, Inc. and has written numerous plays, including the seminal "Black Girl," which has been on…
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The History and Enduring Legacy of Quiet Storm Radio (w/ Chris Stevens)
My guest is writer and music critic Chris Stevens, who hosts the R&B podcast On The Groove Line. Chris and I discuss the first ever quiet storm R&B radio broadcast by Melvin Lindsey at Howard's WHUR radio station, which aired 50 years ago and sparked an explosion of quiet storm radio programming…
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Ebony Test Kitchen and the 25th National Soul Food Month (w/ Charla L. Draper)
The guest for this episode is Charla L. Draper, Chicago food writer/consultant and former food editor of Ebony & Southern Living. I talk to Ms. Draper about her early Black food writing influences as well as trends in Black and soul food over time. In addition, we discuss the recipe development,...
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Put a Ring On It?: Marriage in Modern Black Pop Culture (w/ Dr. Aneeka A. Henderson)
My guest for this episode is Dr. Aneeka Ayanna Henderson, Associate Professor in the Sexuality, Women’s and Gender Studies Department at Amherst College. Dr Henderson and I discuss the historical, political, and cultural context of Black marriage in the U.S. primarily through the lens of Black...
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The Black Canon: Preserving Material Culture (w/ Alima Wheeler-Trapp & Ali J. Wheeler)
In this episode, I speak with siblings Alima Wheeler-Trapp and Ali J. Wheeler of the arts organization and archive The Black Canon, which is committed to preserving and promoting African American literary, performing, visual and media arts. We spoke about the extensive collection of film, music,...
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Reclaiming Soul Food (w/ Chef Rock Harper)
My guest for this episode is Chef Rahman "Rock" Harper, who is a chef, entrepreneur, author, speaker, and food media personality based in the Washington, D.C. area. We explore the differences between home cooked vs restaurant soul food, the need for Black Americans to reclaim soul food in the...
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The Importance of Black Food and Travel Storytelling (w/ Sheree Williams)
The guest for this episode is Sheree Williams. She is Publisher & Owner of Cuisine Noir Magazine as well as Executive Director of the nonprofit The Global Food & Drink Initiative. She is also, among other things, a journalist, consultant, and a photographer. We discuss how she acquired and…
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Scam Central: The US and Black Financial Scams (w/ Cam James)
My guest for this episode is Cam James, music artist, filmmaker, investigative journalist, and rising star in online political media. Cam is the creator of countless popular Youtube investigative videos highlighting the scams & scammers targeting Black communities. We speak about the relationship...
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on The Myth and Propaganda of Black Buying Power (w/ Dr. Jared Ball)
My guest today is Dr. Jared Ball, author, activist, independent media figure, and professor of Africana & Communication Studies at Morgan State University. I talked to him about his book, The Myth and Propaganda of Black Buying Power. We explored the history of the claim that Black Americans have...
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Beyond “Soul”: New Directions in Black American Food (w/ Dr. Psyche Williams-Forson)
My guest today is Dr. Psyche Williams-Forson, who is a professor of American Studies at the University of Maryland College Park. She studies African American foodways and culture. We had an extensive discussion about new directions in Black American food and scholarship. In addition to speaking...
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How Bid Whist Became a Black American Card Game (w/ Lamont Jones)
For this episode, my guest is boxing business attorney, card game enthusiant, and author, Lamont Jones. We talk about his book, The Gist of Bid Whist: The Culturally Rich Card Game From Black America, and explore the history of the partner card game bid whist as well as some of the ways African...
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What is "Soul Food?" (w/ Adrian Miller)
In this episode, my guest is celebrated soul food scholar, author, and speaker, Adrian Miller. We discuss the history of the term “soul food,” soul food dishes and trends, the perception of the cuisine, and several of Adrian's award-winning books. Adrian's website: adrianemiller.com Adrian's…
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Give the Drummer(s) Some: The History of Funk Drumming (w/ Jay Mumford)
In this episode, I speak with drummer Jay Mumford of The Du-Rites about the history of funk drumming styles from the '60s through the '80s. We also discuss Jay's childhood funk fandom and how he eventually made the decision to become a professional funk drummer himself later in life. This episode...
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Welcome and Vision for the Show
This is a brief precursor episode in which I provide some background about myself, why I created the podcast, and what to expect from the full episodes going forward.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
... a podcast about how culture and ideas spread among Black Americans, especially outside of mass media.
The focus of the podcast is on Black American culture in general — from food to music, movies, theatre, literature, sports, comedy, fashion, politics, and technology, among other things.
Join me as I speak with professional & amateur historians, keepers of Black cultural traditions, elders, young people, and everyone in between, in discussions that are equal parts informative and entertaining (and, sometimes, weird).
Please visit the website: www.blacketcpod.com
HOSTED BY
Ian Yusef
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