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First & Foremost
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First & Foremost is a dynamic conversation based show hosted by Kenny and Day Day from The Father's Group. Expect at least two shows a month with the occasional special episode! What will we be discussing? What it's like to live, work, and (try to) relax in Central Oregon while being Black! With a population of ~1%, the vibe of this town can sometimes put you through it while other times give you deep hope! Join us as we discuss culture, food, the non-profit sector, day to day experiences along with some great interviews of Black Central Oregonians as well as Friends of the organization! This show will often times be raw at times but will also have a heavy level of humor mixed in each episode. Regardless, some of the content may contain some pills that are hard to swallow... But if we have to live in this reality, life doesn't sugar coat for anyone. And Neither will we!
Episodes
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Episode 71 - Regret is Helpful
Hey Fam! New Episode of First & Foremost just dropped. This episode DayDay, Kenny and MOsley cover David's new book, Misery's Pawn and the journey to him becoming a published author. We also take a look at another book that was brought to our attention that is quite.... odd in it's premise and we...
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Episode 70 - We Will Not Be Assimilated
Hey all and happy Thursday! Today's episode we bring Marcus LeGrand and Kelly Musgrove back onto the the show for some "old man" talk because lets face it, we're getting older! We go over the events of Black History month, Book reviews, Book creation, a little bit of a sing-a-long, and so much...
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Episode 69 - Cold Cuts & Guillotines
Hey Fam! This episode starts out pretty serious with a story from Kenny in regards to an experience he encountered recently with a racially aggressive driver and how it rekindled an idea that The Father's Group had a few years ago around the time of the murder of George Floyd and the upheaval…
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Episode 68 - Welcome To My Universe
This episode DayDay and Kenny welcome brother Auz Clement from Digital Thoughts Media/Afrime Studios as we dive into what brought him to Central Oregon and what he's been doing since he's been here. Even further, we dig into an upcoming game, Unyverse! Unyverse is an Afrofuturistic RPG With...
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Episode 67 - The Ole Razzle Dazzle
Hey everyone! This week's episode we welcome back to the show Skyler and MOsley as we go deeper into the world of the Epstein files, AI, local approaches to the Black Community viewed through our eyes and how people see us. There is a lot to unpack and more coming in the future! Always a good…
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Episode 66 - Execute Order (Episode) 66
Good morning everyone! It's that time again! This week's episode starts out pretty light with banter about movies current and upcoming and then we dig into ICE, community response, and how Black people are viewed in the media/news/etc. Some of the other topics include: Sinners vs One Battle After...
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Episode 65 - Politically Clippy
Well lookie what we have here! It's been several months since we've released a new episode but we are BACK and on this first return episode of First & Foremost, we welcome Riccardo Waites of WeBlackRadio back to the show to cover SEVERAL topics going back to late 2025. The world looks vastly...
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Episode 64 - Dystopian Bender
Hey All! Well we are in a very interesting time in history. On this show, we welcome back Dr Dalton Miller Jones to discuss the current sign of the times, history and more. Kenny covers his trip to D.C. (especially the National Museum of African American History & Culture visit), along with the...
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Episode 63 - Rooted & Booted
Hey All! We've got a GREAT episode of First & Foremost ready for you! On today's show, we welcome one of our Community Partners, Rooted Homes, to the show to talk about Affordable housing, the properties and services that they offer! We break down what Community Land Trusts are and the benefits…
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Episode 62 - Whitehouse Black Market
Whitehouse / Black Market Hey all! New School year is starting and we're back at it with a fairly random topic episode. On this one, DayDay & Kelly welcome Kelly Musgrove back to the show! It's been a minute since we've caught up with him and the first thing we cover is the school shooing in...
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Episode 61 - Urkel With A Chainsaw
Hey all! This week's episode we discuss more root systems. This time, the music that influenced Day Day, Mosley, and Kenny in our youth, along with how the rhythm, vibrations, instrumentation We listened too caused people to react around us (in three very different environments). Peek behind the...
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Episode 60 - Bo Was Free
It's that time again! This week, Day Day, MOsley, and Kenny dig in to some cultural root systems within the Black community, and on a deeper level, within the Black community as it relates to Central Oregon. There are a lot of conversations happening nationwide about legacy, accurate history,...
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Episode 59 - Nutrasweet N Word
Hey fam! With the loss of Malcolm Jamal-Warner a few days prior to this episode's recording, Kenny, Day Day, and MOsley go into the nuances of representation of Black Culture in media starting back in the 70s and the lacking positive narratives in today's world. We also dig into the current…
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Episode 58 - 38 Red Dots
Hey all! This is a continuation of the previous conversation and on this episode, we discuss disturbing grooming trends, precautions parent's should take, and the ever evolving access to our kids from bad actors. We encourage parents and general community members to be more careful with not only...
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Episode 57 - The Al(lure) Is Wearing Off
Yo! So at the time of this recording, the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial had ended with several "not guilty" verdicts and the beginning of the "Epstein Files" controversy had just begun. And DayDay, MOsley, and Kenny dig in a bit to the unsettling trends of celebrating acquittal's of horrible people...
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Episode 56 - Sketch + Release
Hey All! This episode of First & Foremost is actually a first for us! While we've had MOsley on the show as a cohost and regular guest, this episode will come with an eventual visual element for MOsley's docuseries "Sketch + Release" which tells the story of being Black in Rural Spaces...…
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Episode 55 - No Jimmy Bob's
Day Day and Kenny are joined by MOsley Wotta, SupaDave, & Sizzul Tha Gr8 for part TWO of their tour through the history of the local hip hop scene. Origin stories, deep cuts, keen observations, and fantastic storytelling and depth can all be found in this episode. Also be sure to check out lyrics...
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Episode 54 - The Necessity of Musik
And We're BACK!!! Happy Juneteenth All!!!! We've had a bit of a break with the show but we are back with part one of a two part series about the early days and comradery of the local Central Oregon Hip Hop scene! Day Day and Kenny are joined by MOsley Wotta, SupaDave, & Sizzul Tha Gr8!...
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Episode 53 - High Like Iron Man
And we're back! This week's episode, DayDay and Kenny welcome Clifford Evelyn back to the show as we dig a little bit into DayDay's early story and reasons why he is so adamant about the work we do at The Father's Group. We also dig into ways that the system continue to keep Black communities...
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Best of First & Foremost - Volume 1
Hey all! Kenny & DayDay took a break for a week so for this episode, we have a special treat for you this week as we take a trip back to earlier episodes (our first 21 episodes) and provide a "Best of" episode of First & Foremost! Take a trip down memory lane on some moments from earlier shows…
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Episode 52 - Last But Not Least (part 2)
Hey All! We are back with the continuation and conclusion of the conversation from last weeks episode: "Last But Not Least". We dig into some deeply personal themes and topics on the tail end of this conversation. From legacies and what we learn from them, healing wounds we suppress, and legacies...
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Episode 51 - Last But Not Least (part 1)
Hey all! This episode finds DayDay and Kenny joined by Andres, Dr Dalton Miller Jones, Marcus LeGrand, And Clifford Evelyn for one of the deeper, nuanced, and emotional conversations we've had on this show. The conversation goes so deep that we actually needed to split the episode into two parts…
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Episode 50 - The Bend Colored Men's Business Club
Yoooooo It's our 50th Episode! And what better way to celebrate than taking a time machine to the past 100 years ago into Bend Oregon's very own history... We welcome to the show for the first (but definitely not the last) LeeAnn O'Neill who, in conjunction with Bend Historical Society and a few...
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Episode 49 - Close The Doors
Hey All! Allllright. This episode, we throw open the sanctuary doors and sit right in the middle of the absurdity that is today's political circus—where high-level security breaches get group-chatted like gossip, and the Department of Defense is out here using Signal like it's a frat house text...
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Episode 48 - Aight Bet: The One Eyed Queen
Welcome to another installment of "Aight Bet" on First & Foremost on Queen Amanirenas, known as the One Eyed Warrior Queen. Pardon our mispronunciation of the Queen's name which is Amanirenas. This episode, Aaron "The Broadside Kid" takes the reigns and gives us a deep dive into one of the most...
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Episode 47 - SegreGREATion
Hey everyone. We've got pretty deep/heavy topic on today's show. Segregation. Because of course in this current climate, it's a nationwide topic. DayDay and Kenny are joined by Dr Dalton Miller-Jones and MOsley WOtta returns as well for this thought provoking and often times, difficult…
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Episode 46 - One Button Left
YO!!! It's the return of Supadave! He returns, bringing his signature mix of sharp humor and unfiltered truth. From grandfatherhood to cultural ownership, from navigating white spaces to the weight of Black resilience, the discussion weaves through identity, respect, and the absurdities of…
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Episode 45 - Make It Uncool
Happy Thursday, everyone! It's that time again! Join Kenny, DayDay and The Broadside Kid for another hour plus of introspection and tangents! In this episode of First and Foremost, we explore the power of cultural influence and collective action, centering on the idea of making the N-word...
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Episode 44 - MechaKKK
Alright, y'all, buckle up—this episode gets wild. We're talking about authoritarian playbooks, historical déjà vu, and what happens when old-school hate tries to upgrade to 2.0. From political power moves to the slow-boil strategy of turning up the heat on society, we break it all down with…
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Episode 43 - 'Aight, Bet!' - All Blood Runs Red
History ain't a dusty book on a shelf—it's alive, breathing, and sometimes, it punches you in the mouth. This episode, Kenny, Day Day, and Aaron dig into the unbelievable life of Eugene Bullard, a man who dodged lynch mobs, fought wars on two continents, survived trench warfare, and still found...
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Episode 42 - The Broadside Kid
Hey All! Happy Black History Month! From journalism, poetry, combat training, and straight-up storytelling—some people live multiple lives, and Aaron Rasheed is one of them. A journalist with an eye for the truth, a warrior with a pen and a lens, and a man who's seen the world through more than...
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Episode 41 - Black Geese Honkey
At the time of recording, we were only three weeks into the year, but it felt like six months had already passed. A new administration, the same old chaos, and a whole lot of what-the-hell-is-happening energy. Kenny, Day Day, Mosley, and Skyler wade through the madness, unpacking survival…
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Episode 40 - Bend Is the Sunken Place
Hey Y'all, we are back and we have a dope guest on today! We welcome to the show Riccardo Waites of COBLA and WeBlackRadio! We go into Riccardo's history going back 25 years in Central Oregon, Black platforms, reactions to Black gatherings and so much more! Other topics include: * Welcome…
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Episode 39 - Grid Skidding
Hey All! We hope you all had a fantastic New Years and that you all were safe! Today's episode was recorded pre-Christmas as we welcomed a full house to the show. Join Kenny, Day Day, MOsley, Dalton, Marcus and Kelly as we discuss solutions. Solutions to what? a full range of things as we…
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Episode 38 - Don't Look At The Fire
Hey y'all! This week Kenny, Day Day, and MOsley link up to do some accurate (and not so accurate) predictions and "live" coverage of the UnitedHealthCare CEO shooting as it happened. It was fresh at the recording of this episode and it's interesting to see what some of the speculation came true…
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Episode 37 - Proximity Slaps
Good afternoon all! This episode of First & Foremost covers several topics like belonging, doing the work, and the frustrations of rehashing the same instructions over and over again! DayDay, MOsley and Kenny really dig deep into some tough aspects of the gentrification of Equity work (among…
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Episode 36 - Bills Over Bracelets
We've got a bit of a relaxed show today, another one back to our roots of just DayDay and Kenny kickin it about some pointed topics. Especially performative allyship, which can be seen in real time right now with the "Blue Bracelets". Some other topics we covered are: * Science Time with Kenny *...
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Episode 35 - Come with Colors
And just like that, we're back! And what a time to return! So the election has passed and DayDay and Kenny first discuss the trip that the Father's Group took to Baltimore, and then after the break, we delve into the election, and some of the issues we see with politicians and the political...
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Episode 34 - Touch the Fire
Hey Everybody! We bring Skyler Brown-Evans (of our Board and FreakInc Comics) back to the show! We catch up with her on all things Ujima, family struggles, and being unapologetically fierce with personal expression! Skyler ALSO brings us some of her amazing artwork from FreakInk Comics and the...
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Episode 33 - Green Either Way
Hey All! This week we bring to you a FANTASTIC episode featuring Jermaine of Jermaican Jerk Culture! If you've been to a Father's Group event, or at several other events, you've seen this young brotha's pop up tent serving up DELICIOUS Jamaican food and he will now have his own FOOD TRUCK! He…
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Episode 32 - Collective Enabling
Hey all! Back with another fresh episode of the Podcast for you! This episode, Kenny & DayDay go back to the original format with just the two of us choppin it up and go in a bit further in the repercussions of the Sean "P Diddy" Combs case, bullying, and a tad bit of Politics. This is a pretty...
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Episode 31 - No Names On The Bottles
Hey everyone! Thanks for tuning in to this weeks episode! We have a few technical issues with the audio this week so pardon some of the background noise. We'll get that squared away for next episode. In the second half, we discuss some of the details and nuances in the case against Diddy. So with...
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Episode 30 - Handful of Pennies
Hey all! this week we welcome to the show the Equity & Inclusion Director for the City of Bend, Mr Andrés Portela! We dig into some pretty amazing topics including expectations of those that do this type of work, how taxing it can be, optimizim and many other angles that come with it! Along with...
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Episode 29 - What's Louder Than A Gun?
Hey all! Last week, we had our Back To School Kick-off at our new offices in Redmond! Thanks to all that came out. Today's episode was recorded the day after the Georgia mass shooting and we discuss this entire situation. Quick note, Kenny mentions a quote from the Governor which was attributed…
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Episode 28 - Two Option Code Switch
Check it! This episode, Kenny, Day Day, & MOsley (who is pretty much a regular now) dive into the topic of Tokenism and how historically we've expected to show up, how we manage, and how things have changed! We also dig into a brief explanation of the Babemba Tribe and how their system of justice...
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Episode 27 - Get In The Pot w/MOsley WOtta
Hey y'all. We go deeeep in this episode with Jason Graham aka MOsley WOtta! We delve into creativity, advancements in tech and how we react to and utilize it. We also go into how the Black community would progress with real investments in the future stability of the community! Some other topics…
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Episode 26 - Confidence In Action w/Bola Gbadebo
Hey y'all! We've got another episode for ya and let me tell you, if you don't walk away from this one inspired, you should go back and re-listen! On this episode, we welcome Bola Gbadebo! The introspection and solid discussions on things from mindfulness, performing, creativity, dating apps and...
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Episode 25 - Ozempic Olympics
Hey All. So we need to have a conversation about the Breakdancing event during the Paris 2024 Olympics. Oh look at that, we did! On this episode we go into Breakdancing, gentrification, and the Olympics as a whole! We do a deeeeep dive into how Breakdancing made its first (and last) appearance at...
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Episode 24 - Therapy Sessions Volume 1
This episode is one for the books. We bring together some powerhouses in the community as we're joined by Dr Dalton Miller Jones, Marcus LeGrand, & Kelly Musgrove! We peel back several onion layers on some pretty heavy topics! We will have many more episodes where we all join in. Speaking of…
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Episode 23 - It's Like Night & Day Day
On today's episode we welcome to the show for the first time, John Charles! John John is not only the Executive Director of PIRS by Sriponya based in Prineville but also creator of John John's Barbecue sauce as well as one of our board members! We had a blast with him in "the studio" for this...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
First & Foremost is a dynamic conversation based show hosted by Kenny and Day Day from The Father's Group. Expect at least two shows a month with the occasional special episode! What will we be discussing? What it's like to live, work, and (try to) relax in Central Oregon while being Black! With a population of ~1%, the vibe of this town can sometimes put you through it while other times give you deep hope! Join us as we discuss culture, food, the non-profit sector, day to day experiences along with some great interviews of Black Central Oregonians as well as Friends of the organization! This show will often times be raw at times but will also have a heavy level of humor mixed in each episode. Regardless, some of the content may contain some pills that are hard to swallow... But if we have to live in this reality, life doesn't sugar coat for anyone. And Neither will we!
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