The Balance Cast with Lex Lowry
by Lex Lowry
The Balance Cast weighs in on the following news reports as well as pop culture trends from Mainstream Media and Social Media platforms. The ultimate goal is to gain clarity regardless of any preconceived notions the masses may adhere to perpetuated by corporate media (including my own). By obtaining other pieces of information not often revealed to the general public. We then make a connection pertaining to addressed issues in society and share possible solutions.
Episodes
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Ep. 34 | Boys Will Be Boys Narrative
The old phrase “Boys will be boys” seems to have an effect on how people frame our social issues. Ongoing societal debates use this idiom to highlight how males exhibit certain behaviors during childhood are deemed excusable due to their gender. However as they reach adulthood these behaviors…
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EP. 33 | Understanding Violence
Violence is a complex phenomena. Whether it is through bullying, mass shootings, sexual violence, parental punishment or simply a response to defend. It is obvious violence has an impact among many people in numerous ways that are favorable and unfavorable. It has been one of the many methods…
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Ep.32 I Should We Continue To Idolize Romance
Lex Lowry addresses how we've allowed ourselves to idolize the concept of romance while oblivious of its roots and how it has carried into modern dating. It's created an imbalance in relationships, leading to unmet expectations, followed by broken hearts and divorced marriages. All due to a lack…
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Ep. 31 | The Imbalance Of A Person’s Ego
Lex looks to understanding the human ego and when channeled ineffectively, it can develop into arrogance. He delves into the realm of sports, particularly basketball. We notice certain superstar athletes are accoladed for their abilities and record accomplishments. However, it can be exaggerated…
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Ep.30 | Define Crazy And How It Effects Society
Lex addresses how society people have a tendency of loosely using the word “crazy” towards others. It can be towards family members, friends and even strangers. As always he mentions how mainstream media can play a role in perpetuating and solidifying someone’s appeal to the masses, whether it be...
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Ep. 29 | Equal Pay, Equal Work
Lex questions the authenticity of the feminist mantra "Equal Pay, For Equal Work". Female athletes in the sports world feel as if women aren't paid a fair salary compared to their male counterparts. After the Women's US Soccer Team won this year's World Cup Tournament they have filed a lawsuit...
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Ep. 28 | Monsters, Understanding Why They Exist
Lex expresses how people have a basic conception of monsters yet there is little understanding as to why they exist. These monsters can be fictionally represented through animated films, story books or actual human beings that have lived or are still living amongst us today. Monsters are not…
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Ep. 27 | Icons & The Imbalanced Support From Their People
Lex sheds light on three Iconic figures that appear to have a savior, Messianic or Jesus-like persona that generate followers and fanfare. He draws the connection by breaking down the etymology of theirs names, along with correlating biblical scriptures describing the impact of their influence…
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Ep. 26 | Insecurity & Outside Validation
Lex Lowry delves into understanding insecurity in light of Ayesha Curry’s comments on Jada Pinkett-Smith’s Red Table Talk. It’s seems in today’s social media era where likes & views plays a determining role of people’s self worth. Ayesha Curry the young matriarch of the Steph Curry family despite...
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Ep. 25 | The Problem with Colorism
Lex Lowry discusses the issues of colorism and how its existence within the black community continues to further divide and keeps them Imbalanced. He recalls the psychological analysis, historical references and other examples in the recent years as it pertains to their insecurities, vanity from…
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Ep. 24 | A Struggle with Truth
In light of the incidents that have taken place throughout the past month from Jussie Smollett’s False report scandal to Mueller’s report summary of Trump’s Russia Collusion. It seems we are at a time where people are struggling with truth. Whether it be seeking, exposing or denying it. Due to…
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Ep. 23 | Stories Victims Of Sex Abuse & Media’s Double Standard Of Coverages
Lex Lowry tackles the topic of sexual violence and abuse coverages that have sensationalized and focused on male perpetrators. Interestingly enough, black male figures like R.Kelly & Michael Jackson experiencing defaming accusations from their pronounced victims during this past Black History...
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Ep. 22 | Bringing Balance To Sex |Interview with Klöee
Lex Lowry embarks on his first ever podcast interview with Klöee, a connoisseur of erotic poetry whom has gained a lot of traction from her Instagram page Klöee’s Secrets. In this episode we engage in getting to know more about what inspired her to become an erotic poet, dive into open dialogue…
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Ep. 21 | What is Toxic Masculinity? Pt.2
Lex Lowry continues from last week on unraveling this popular term Toxic Masculinity that has permeated in mainstream news and conversations. He questions if Toxic Masculinity is nothing more than beta male behavior that’s causing an imbalance in our societies influenced by Western Cultures.
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Ep.20 | What is Toxic Masculinity?
Lex Lowry addresses a relatively new ideological term that has been popularized through mainstream media and movements in the sociopolitical atmosphere. That term is Toxic Masculinity. There has been multiple versions of how the world defines it and many interpretations of how it is the sole…
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Ep. 19 | Thoughts On “Surviving R. Kelly Docu-Series”
Lex shares thoughts after the recent release of “Surviving R.Kelly” Documentary Series. There’s an imbalance in the public’s selective outrage. Due to shared stories from celebrities, proclaimed victims as well as former staff members who interacted with R.Kelly. Most of whom either enabled,...
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Ep. 18 | Is Trump’s Wall & Wasteful Spending
It’s a New Year, with a new topic! Lex Lowry touches upon social media’s trending uproar over Donald Trump’s demand for more funding to build a Wall, a promise he made in his campaign for President in 2016. This has led to a Government shutdown after his meeting with Charles Schumer and Nancy...
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Episode 17 | Understanding The Imbalanced Weight of Justice
Lex Lowry touches on heart-sinking topic regarding Cyntoia Brown, who was convicted of murder and aggravated robbery in 2004 and is possibly serving a 51-year sentence in prison before having any chance of parole. While Lex continually addresses the public's emotional reaction as a catalyst for...
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Ep.16 | How Deep Is Our Police Genocide & Racism In America?
Lex Lowry weighs in and dissects after the past two recent killings of black citizens when law enforcement mistaken them for perpetrators domestic shoot out at bar & a mass shooting at a mall. Police genocide that links to racism is still in existence as a whole and the psychological chains that...
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Ep. 15 | Are Men & Women More United Or Divided since “Me Too” Movement
Men in 2018 lately have raised concern as what they address as male bashing with quotes such as “Niggas ain’t shit!” and “Men are Trash” has reoccurring not only in today’s social media feeds but in their everyday interaction. Although #MeToo has helped raise awareness, call out the men who need…
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Ep.14 | FL’s Mid-Term Elections - Issues Poorly Covered
Lex Lowry expresses his insight on Florida’s Midterm Elections that are underway. It is clear under Trump’s Presidency there is a complete divide and tribalism boiling between the two opposing parties. The Issues highlighted in each campaign trail and advertise through the media, mark the…
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Ep.13 | The Imbalanced View Of Kanye Pt.4
Lex Lowry makes a final analysis of the backlash Kanye West is receiving considering all of what had transpired in his meeting with Trump in the Oval Office. Important topics were addressed for the goals he wants to achieve in Chicago regarding prison reform, jobs and education. Despite the…
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Episode 12 | The Imbalanced View Of Kanye Pt.3
Lex Lowry unveils more sound clips that mainstream media doesn’t reveal to the public as the narratives and opinions about Kanye West. As new stories continue to pile up and circulate, the image of this musical artist spiraling down to the point of no return. It has become clear, people are...
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Episode 11 | The Imbalanced View Of Kanye Pt.2
Lex Lowry provides more in depth insight to the ongoing media frenzy surrounding and the narratives pertaining to Kanye's previous actions leading up to the infamy of his image. Is he crazy, suffering mental illness or supportive of Trumps politics as media continues to suggest to public? All...
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Episode 10 | The Imbalanced View Of Kanye Pt.1
In spite of all the news being brought up about the "unhinged" Kanye and his "antics", Lex Lowry weighs in and speaks about the view that the public seems to have accepted from what corporate news media has successfully portrayed on one of the most well-known, influential, Hip-Hop Artists in the...
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Episode 9 | Is Your Gender An Excuse?
Lex Lowry analyzes last month's Serena's "Meltdown" (As the media likes to phrase) at the US Open's Single Women's Final against Naomi Osaka. Japanese/Haitian Tennis won the Grand Slam tournament but apparently due to the Umpire's unfair code violation calls, it altered the stakes of the match....
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Episode 8 | The King of Pop: Contrary To Popular Belief | Pt. 2
Continuation of Last Week's Episode, Enjoy!
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Episode 6 | The Imbalance of #MeToo
In light of all events that have occurred under the #MeToo Movement, Lex Lowry weighs in on the imbalance of the general public's attention, perception, fervor and result of "justice" due to the recent story regarding Asia Argento Italian actress and the leading face of the #MeToo Movement has…
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Episode 5 | Dwayne Wade The Forgotten Alpha
Lex Lowry speaks about Miami Heat's franchise player Dwyane Wade and his Retirement rumors after discussions of resigning the up coming 2018-19 season proliferating around Social Media. Lex speculates a pattern when it comes to our former as well as aging NBA Superstars, particularly those who…
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Episode 4 | The Image We Present Is The Energy We Receive
Lex Lowry recaps topic from last week's episode then re-reports on an old clip that was stumble upon a shared Facebook post of Ashanti performing in stripper attire and a doing lap dance routine. During that performance she stops the music, calls out one of her fans for throwing money on stage,...
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Episode 3 - When Standing Your Ground Goes Wrong...Again
I weigh in on the Stand Your Ground Protest after the incident in Clearwater, FL where Michael Drejka-47 shot Marquis McGlockton-28 prior to McGlockton confronting Drejka for harassing girlfriend Brittney Jacobs over parking in a handicap space.
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Episode 2 - What About Memes?
We are all familiar with Memes as a humorous picture with words, yet we don’t realize how far in depth they really impact as we scroll through our social media pages. Not to mention their effectiveness in propagating certain behaviors throughout society.
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Episode 1 (Introduction)
Lex Lowry introduces himself on his first ever podcast! A bit sporadic, a bit scattered...can we say halfway monotoned? HA HA! However it's a different type of energy, a balanced energy if you will. It is much worth a listen, be prepared to listen to some more!
About this show
The Balance Cast weighs in on the following news reports as well as pop culture trends from Mainstream Media and Social Media platforms. The ultimate goal is to gain clarity regardless of any preconceived notions the masses may adhere to perpetuated by corporate media (including my own). By obtaining other pieces of information not often revealed to the general public. We then make a connection pertaining to addressed issues in society and share possible solutions.
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Lex Lowry