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Cultivated Ignorance

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I present to you the new and soon to be critically acclaimed Cultivated Ignorance podcast!!! William Patterson and The Playlixt will be sharing all of our thoughts on all things black, beautiful, and ridiculous. We’ll be covering pretty much everything important to the average millennial: actions of social justice, comedic social commentary, music & entertainment, black-owned businesses, sports, nerd stuff, political stuff, poetry, general debauchery, you name it!

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Episodes

  1. Radical Love Is A Helluva Drug

    On this brand new episode the guys sit down with the beautiful and talented @shaeislove to discuss how couples and men most importantly can be intimate in their relationships. What about intimacy scares men? They also talk about why many men opt for just getting some coochie vs entering an…

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  2. F Them Kids

    On this brand new episode of Cultivated Ignorance the guys sit down and chop it up about the new wave of parents being bluntly honest about regretting parenthood. Should parents be able to say things like that out loud or should they keep it to themselves? Do it do anyone any good? The guys also...

  3. 2022 Year End Wrap Up

    Our wrap up show where we discuss all the best and wildest Blackity Black moments of the year is here Beautiful People, tune-in and drop a comment with your favorite moments below!!!

  4. Return To Wakanda

    On this latest episode of Cultivated Ignorance the guys sit down and catch with other after the long layoff...AGAIN! They sit down and give their thoughts on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and black representation as a whole. They also mourn the ending of the FX's Atlanta and give their thoughts…

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  5. The Insecurities Of Black Men

    On this latest episode of Cultivated Ignorance the guys sit down and catch with other after the long layoff. They also speak on how they as black men the deal the with their insecurities in the past vs now. Will reveals one of his biggest insecurities that he hasn't told anyone in over 20 years....

  6. Relationship Anarchy feat. Kahnscience

    On this latest episode of Cultivated Ignorance the guys sit down with with the dope brother @Kahnscience to discuss Relationship Anarchy and how prioritizing all of our relationships equally can lead to more happiness. We also discuss why people often tend create new boundaries around their...

  7. Should The Work Continue?

    On the latest episode of Cultivated Ignorance Will and Mike discuss the unexpected passing of Kevin Samuels. Mike asks whether Kevin Samuels message was dangerous to to the groups he often made fun of and whether a person could be happy leaving a legacy behind like that of Kevin Samuels. Will...

  8. The Tax Man Cometh

    In this week's episode the guys sit down to discuss the double standard that exists when it comes to body shaming men and women. Mike and Will try to and figure out why people seem comfortable body shaming men but in today's society it only comes off as toxic masculinity when talking about women...

  9. It's All About Perspective Pt. 2

    This week the guy's sit down and talk the new Netflix documentary Jeen-Yuhs. They reminisce over "old Kanye" and discuss their favorite parts of the documentary. They also talk about Brittney Renner's second interview on Cam Newton's Funky Friday and she is changing the way we see and view...

  10. Queer Or Just Curious feat. Preston Anderson

    This week the guys are joined by Preston Anderson of VudooMunkyFut @vudoomunkyfut to discuss the recent "leaking" of celebrity sex tapes. They take a deep dive on the culture of "coming out" as well as pro and cons of being self actualization while being queer vs hetero. Preston also shares his...

  11. The Commodification Of Civilization

    Come one come all and get your brand new NFTs today!!! On this week's episode the guys talk about the NFT craze and how everything, I repeat EVERYTHING, is commodified, packaged and marketed to us for consumption. They also discuss HBO's Euphoria and if it promotes teenage drug use. Tune in and...

  12. We Should All Be (Black) Feminists feat. Kyla Jenée Lacey & Tamyia Allen

    This week the guys sit down with Kyla Jenee Lacey @kylajlacey and Tamyia Allen @myia_byia to figure out why many black men don't want to help in the fight for black feminism.

  13. 2021 Wrap - Up Show

    Last episode of 2021...The guys chop it up with Ben Anderson @sephiroth_was_right 1/3 of Black is the New Black to discuss the best and worst parts of 2021 and what they are looking forward to in 2022.

  14. The Grey Area

    In a world where we live infinitely intricate lives often full of confusion and hypocrisy, why do we tend to pretend everything is so black or white in our discussions on social media? Why is it so hard for many of us to admit there could be more than one right answer, or that we may not have the...

  15. The Theory Of Racelessness feat. Dr. Sheena Mason

    On the latest episode of Cultivated Ignorance the guys are joined by Dr. Sheena Mason to discuss the "Theory of Racelessness." They take a deep dive on what the "Theory of Racelessness" is as well as if that is something black people actually want. Dr. Mason takes the guys through her journey and...

  16. It's All About Perspective

    It's All About Perspective by Cultivated Ignorance

  17. Damnit Dave!

    Damnit Dave! by Cultivated Ignorance

  18. Unfollow Me feat. Jill Louise Busby (aka Jillisblack)

    On this brand new episode of Cultivated Ignorace we are joined by the incredible @jilllouisebusby (more affectionately known as Jillisblack) for a gloriously insightful and introspective convo on complicity and the countless ways it seeps into the behaviors of the personas we showcase both on...

  19. Into The Manosphere feat. F.D Signifier

    Today we dive into the Manosphere (also known as The RedPill Community, Incels, etc.) and examine how their hyper-masculine, misogynistic, and generally toxic views and treatment of women are, while inexcusable, often a result of America's continued failure to properly love boys and men. Joining…

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  20. Donda Donda Donda!

    On this brand new episode of Cultivated Ignorance Will and Mike give their thoughts Kanye Wests newest project Donda. They break down how they felt about the album and rank Kanye's best and worst albums. They talk about the latest veruz battle to be announced as well the crazy rollout and…

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  21. They Made It Rain, Literally

    They Made It Rain, Literally by Cultivated Ignorance

  22. Say Sorry Or Be Sorry

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  23. Afropessimism And The Creation Of Barack Obama feat. Frank B. Wilderson III

    ON this brand new episode of Cultivated Ignorance we are joined by award-winning writer, poet, scholar, activist, and filmmaker Frank B. Wilderson III in a discussion on Afropessimism and its premise, criticisms, and possible use in creating a new Black-centered world for Black people. He also...

  24. Claire Huxtable 4 Life!

    On this brand new episode of Cultivated Ignorance Will and Mike sit down and discuss Bill Cosby aka Heathcliff Huxtable being released from prison and Phylicia Rashad aka Claire Huxtable supporting her man. We also discuss Sha'Carri Richardson's recent suspension. Tune in and share your thoughts.

  25. Is Juneteenth For Black People Anymore

    On this brand new episode of Cultivated Ignorance Will and Mike sit down and discuss America's newest national holiday, Juneteenth, commercializing non-white holidays, Ikea f'n, and more!

  26. Tantra For Black Men feat. Brion Craig

    On this brand new episode of Cultivated Ignorance we sit down with sexologist and certified authentic Tantra practitioner Brion Craig to discuss how we as men can more in touch with our own bodies to connect better with ourselves and our partners. We also talk about how pornography affects the…

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  27. Bad Business

    On this brand new episode of Cultivated Ignorance we share our thoughts on the Joe Budden podcast fallout, ranted over LLC Twitter nonsense, and questioned what exactly black men’s role in protecting black women should look like.

  28. Liberate Thyself

    On this latest episode of Cultivated Ignorance we vented over the current scarcity of quality music, debated why one would ever risk listening to a full length Future album, and discussed why it seems like people have such a hard time finding true Liberation within their own bodies and minds....

  29. It's Just A Joke

    On this brand new episode we discuss how PC culture has effected the art of stand up comedy. Have audiences become too sensitive, or have comics simply relied on shock value to be "funny" for way too long?

  30. Da Fuck Is A High Value Man

    On the lastest episode of Cultivated Ignorance we discuss Marvel’s newest supervillain Kevin Samuels. We attempt to figure out what the hell a “High Value Man” really is, and ask if it’s something women really want and men really wanna be. We’re also talkin’ Derrick Jaxn advanced level cheating...

  31. Legend Of The Classic Black Movies

    On this brand new episode we reviewed Coming to America 2. We also decided to put our black card on the line and looked back on the movies we consider to be classics in the black community while honestly asking ourselves: Are these films actually GOOD?! Check it out and let us know your thoughts...

  32. Mind Your Own Body!

    From the abortion bill that recently passed right here in South Carolina to random dudes bashing Lori Harvey for her latest dating spree, do too many men have a problem with women simply doing what they want with their bodies, or is it deeper than that?

  33. It Be Ya Own Mans

    On this brand new episode of Cultivated Ignorance we chop it up with producer, writer, director, and actor @andrewgajadhar over the new film Judas and The Black Messiah and discussing what has become of the modern black revolutionary, and if a true revolution can (or should) ever take place at…

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  34. Know Your Role

    On this brand new episode of Cultivated Ignorance we give our thoughts on how we felt after watching the inauguration. We speculate what structural change for black folk may actually look like under Biden's administration. We also break down if we think gender roles currently provide healthy...

  35. The Souls Of Black Folk

    On the latest episode Cultivated Ignorance we discuss the polarizing response to Pixar’s Soul and the universal praise for movies like Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom in the film industry’s portrayal of black characters fighting for success while simply trying to live a fulfilling life. We also talk…

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  36. 2020 WRAP UP SHOW

    Welcome to our Year End Wrap-Up show featuring Ben Anderson of Black is the New Black. We share our favorite black moments of 2020, best and worst albums/tv shows, general thoughts on what 2021 might be like, and a whole lot mo'. Tune and let us know what your favorite black moments, albums, and...

  37. Da Art Of Storytellin'

    Cultivated Ignorance is back like we neva left. This weeks episode features filmmaker extraordinaire @iamalexanderking and star of the film @eyeamcolelawson!!! We'll be discussing their amazing new short film @seventheshort along with the importance and impact of black queer storytelling in our...

  38. What The Dems Gon Do

    On the latest episode of Cultivated Ignorance we discuss that with the black vote being the key to Biden's recent victory what we expect him and other Democrats to do to uplift black communities going forward. How do we hold them accountable for their actions in the first 100 days of this new...

  39. The Mask Of Masculinity

    In this latest episode of Cultivated Ignorance we discuss what it’s like for a woman you love to purposely attempt to demean you by using societal views of what defines masculinity AGAINST you😩 Also, we take a honest look at how a lot of liberals promote “cancel culture” and ask ourselves if...

  40. Pandering Politics feat. Cici Battle

    Election Day is right around the corner Beautiful People! Is it just us, or are the pandering tactics of these politicians reaching an all-time high? 😂😂 In this episode we are joined by the lovely and super insightful Cici Battle as we try to make sense of it all while discussing creative ways…

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  41. Defining Black Liberation

    With incredibly wealthy black creatives like Joe Budden speaking out on how they still feel grossly undervalued and disrespected by huge media corporations like Spotify even with the mass success they have attained, will black artists ever see true liberation within the current system, or is it...

  42. Defying The Male Gaze feat. Shadae McCallum

    This week on a brand new episode of Cultivated Ignorance we discuss if "The Male Gaze" still has a profoundly damaging effect on women of color in the beauty industry and society in general, or have women now empowered themselves in a way that no longer deems it necessary to ask men's…

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  43. Blaque Is Kang!

    On this brand new episode of Cultivated Ignorance we give our hot take on the criticisms Beyonce's Black is King has been receiving from well-known activists like Noname, and do a deep dive into how our society often-times mishandles catering to people dealing with true mental illness and...

  44. I'm Lookin' For a REAL Love! (feat. Tyomi Morgan)

    This week Mike got the amazing opportunity to chop it up with the beautiful and insightful Tyomi Morgan in a sizzling convo on love, intimacy, and entanglements! Tune-in to hear her take on people's reactions to the recent Jada Pinkett Smith and August Alsina situation, as well as what it's like…

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  45. The War On Whites???

    On this brand new episode of Cultivated Ignorance we ask ourselves: Is the simple act of existing as a white person or entity under attack more than ever these days? Are these various anti-racist movements more concerned with making white people feel bad than creating tangible, structural change...

  46. F The Tone Police!

    In this brand new episode of Cultivated Ignorance we share our thoughts on the whole J. Cole and @nonamehiding scuffle, questioning if too many black men have an issue with tone policing the grievances of black women, and we also opened up the phone lines for local artists and influencers like…

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  47. The New Normal

    When (or better yet if) the dust settles from both the viral and racial pandemics currently flooding our streets, what does the new normal way of living look like for you? Can we ever return back to the way things used to be after all that has happened? Tune in as we discuss the long-term effects...

  48. Sagittarius Takeover feat. Centaur Views

    On this episode of Cultivated Ignorance we are joined by the hosts of Centaur Views Podcast, Vic and Nocents. We all try to figure out if Joe Biden cares more about the black vote more than he does black people, sort out what the heck is goin' on wit Lana Del Ray, check in on our mental health…

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  49. Money Over Matrimony

    On this brand new episode we debate if more and more people are justified in viewing marriage as a business/wealth building tool more than a longstanding romantic commitment, as well as if women should feel entitled to the money of any man they are romantically involved with period. We also…

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  50. #InsecureAF

    On this brand new episode of Cultivated Ignorance we discuss Kenya Barris' super trending Netflix show BlackAF and share our thoughts on the show everyone seems to absolutely love or utterly despise! We also touch on the issues our boy Lawrence from Insecure has been facing in his relationship...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

I present to you the new and soon to be critically acclaimed Cultivated Ignorance podcast!!! William Patterson and The Playlixt will be sharing all of our thoughts on all things black, beautiful, and ridiculous. We’ll be covering pretty much everything important to the average millennial: actions of social justice, comedic social commentary, music & entertainment, black-owned businesses, sports, nerd stuff, political stuff, poetry, general debauchery, you name it!

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I present to you the new and soon to be critically acclaimed Cultivated Ignorance podcast!!! William Patterson and The Playlixt will be sharing all of our thoughts on all things black, beautiful, and ridiculous. We’ll be covering pretty much everything important to the average millennial: actions...

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