Episodes
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Something to Say: Rock Recovery on Providing Mental Health Support
Welcome to the "Something to Say" podcast with host Mazi Mutafa. In this episode, Mazi speaks with Christie from Rock Recovery. They discuss how Rock Recovery is helping support people in the DMV with eating disorders. Patrick Washington sits down with the Children's Legacy Theater and youth poet...
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Something to Say: Reach Incorporated on Inspiring Youth
Welcome to the "Something to Say" podcast with host Mazi Mutafa. In this episode, Mazi speaks with Amber Thomas, Christian Davis, and Morgan Bateman of Reach Incorporated. They discuss the important work Reach Incorporated is doing to help young people thrive. Next, co-host Patrick Washington...
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Something to Say: Omar Eaton Martinez Discusses the Importance of History
Welcome to the “Something to Say” podcast with host, Mazi Mutafa. In this episode Mazi speaks with Omar Eaton Martinez the President and Senior Vice President for Historic Sites, at the National Trust for Historic Preservation. They speak about the importance of learning history and historical...
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Something to Say: Reginald Douglas Discusses Community Theater
Welcome to the "Something to Say" podcast with host Mazi Mutafa. In this episode, Mazi speaks with Mosaic Theater Artistic Director Reginald Douglas. They discuss the importance of community-based arts programming and bringing communities together through the arts. Co-host Patrick Washington...
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Something to Say: Timothy Jones on Hip-Hop Today
Welcome to the "Something to Say" podcast with host Mazi Mutafa and co-host Patrick Washington. This episode starts off with Patrick interviewing some of the DMV's best and brightest Youth Poet Laureates. He speaks with the 2024 DC Youth Poet Laureate Isaac Yebio and the 2019 DC Youth Poet…
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Something to Say: Perry Daniels on Practicing Yoga
Welcome to the “Something to Say” podcast with host, Mazi Mutafa. In this episode Mazi speaks with Yoga instructor, Perry Daniels AKA The Nubian Yogi. Co-host Patrick Washington interviews youth poet Arianna Joy Bosley and poet Kenny Carroll. Mazi is joined in the second half by independent…
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Something to Say: April Williams & Cimone Key Discuss the Creative Industry
Welcome to the “Something to Say” podcast with host, Mazi Mutafa. In this episode Mazi sits down with April Williams, owner of the Kennedy Consulting Group and Cimone Key, founder of Cimone Key Creative Studio. Co-host Patrick Washington interviews poet Mi’jan Credle aka Project MC. Mazi speaks...
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Something to Say: Karen Baker on Community Organizing
Welcome to the “Something to Say” podcast with host, Mazi Mutafa. In this episode Mazi Speaks with Karen Baker, community organizer and Producer of the Black L.U.V. Festival, and Ainae, an R&B artist from D.C. Co-host Patrick Washington concludes the episode with the 2025 Washington DC Youth Poet...
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Something to Say: Adriane Alfred Discusses Teaching Youth Engagement
Welcome to the “Something to Say” podcast with host, Mazi Mutafa. In this episode Mazi speaks with Adriane Alfred, the Executive Director of Peace Thru Culture, an organization focused on teaching critical thinking, cultural competence, and civic engagement in todays youth. Co-host Patrick...
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DMV Made Podcast: Episode 2
Check out the DMV Made podcast, live from The National Mall, with community members, artists, performers, activists, and festival attendees. They discuss their experiences living in the DMV, how to foster stronger communities, the importance of activism, and various tools and programs available…
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DMV Made Podcast: Episode 1
Dr. Daryl Howard joins us live from the 2025 DMV Made Festival on the National Mall. Community members, festival goers, WBL students, and more give tell us what they think makes the DMV special and the importance of community based festivals.
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Jazz & Blossoms Podcast: Episode 4
WBL’s Flex Mathews hits the ground at the 2025 Jazz & Blossoms Festival, catching up with community members and festivalgoers to hear their stories, vibes, and favorite moments from the celebration.
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Jazz & Blossoms Podcast: Episode 3
WBL’s Flex Mathews hits the ground at the 2025 Jazz & Blossoms Festival, catching up with community members and festivalgoers to hear their stories, vibes, and favorite moments from the celebration.
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Jazz & Blossoms Podcast: Episode 2
WBL’s Flex Mathews hits the ground at the 2025 Jazz & Blossoms Festival, catching up with community members and festivalgoers to hear their stories, vibes, and favorite moments from the celebration.
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Jazz and Blossoms Podcast: Episode 1
WBL’s Flex Mathews hits the ground at the 2025 Jazz & Blossoms Festival, catching up with community members and festivalgoers to hear their stories, vibes, and favorite moments from the celebration.
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Something to Say: Christina Bert on Becoming a Chef and Event Producer
Welcome to the “Something to Say” podcast with host, Mazi Mutafa. This episode begins with an interview with Christina Bert about her dual path as a chef and event producer. Co-host Patrick Washington sits down with 2024 PG County Youth Poet Laureate, Saniya Pearson, and the 2024 Montgomery…
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Something to Say: Bomani Armah Discusses His Newest Project
In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast our host, Mazi Mutafa, speaks with Bomani Armah about his newest project, The Black Colin Powell Mixtape. Co-host Patrick Washington sits down with poet Chimwekele Okoro. Mazi interviews David Jones reflecting on the impact of serving as...
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Something to Say: Arts Institute for Creative Advancement on Opportunities in Theater
Welcome to the “Something to Say” podcast! In this episode our co-host, Patrick Washington, starts off the episode speaking with 2024 Arlington County Youth Poet Laureate, Mina Dimina, the 2024 Washington DC Youth Poet Laureate, Isaac Yebio, youth poet Amasa Maleski, the 2024 Montgomery County...
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Something to Say: Academy Students on Summer Youth Employment
Welcome to the “Something to Say” Podcast! Our host, Mazi Mutafa, speaks with some of the WBL Academy students about their experience with the Summer Youth Employment Program. Co-host Patrick Washington sits down with 2021 Arlington County Youth Poet Laureate, Amasa Maleski, and the 2024…
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Something to Say: Tamara Wellings Discusses Music Therapy
Welcome to the “Something to Say” podcast. In this episode our host, Mazi Mutafa, speaks with artist, Tamara Wellings. They discuss her work using music as a tool for therapy and healing. She also reflects on her journey as a working artist in the DMV region and the lessons it brings. Up next...
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Something to Say: Kymone Freeman on Local Politics
Welcome to the “Something to Say” podcast. In this episode our host, Mazi Mutafa, speaks with Kymone Freeman. They discuss mayoral politics in DC, and how policy effects people. Up next co-host Patrick Washington speaks with the 2022 Montgomery County Youth Poet Laureate, Elana Ernst. Mazi...
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Something to Say: Ptosha Davis Discusses Building a Business
Welcome to the “Something to Say” podcast with our host, Mazi Mutafa. In this episode Mazi speaks with Ptosha Davis about creating and growing a consulting company. Co-host Patrick Washington sits down with 2024 Arlington Youth Poet Laureate, Mia Dimina, and youth poet Sainey Ceesay. To wrap up...
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Something to Say: Patrick Washington on DC Poetry
Welcome to the “Something to Say” Podcast. In this episode our host, Mazi Mutafa, speaks with WBL Director of Poetry, Patrick Washington. They discuss arts education and its impact on learners of all ages, and explore how creative practices nurture expression, critical thinking, and community...
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Something to Say: Cameryn Hunter Discusses Leadership
Welcome to the “Something to Say” podcast with our host, Mazi Mutafa. This episode features a conversation with Executive Director Cameryn Hunter of Cozy Black Girl Book Club on leadership and the ways innovative programming can drive lasting impact. They explore how bold ideas and effective...
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Something to Say: Born I Discusses Meditation and Wellness
Welcome to “Something to Say” with host, Mazi Mutafa. In this episode Mazi explores the role of meditation and wellness in both personal growth and collective healing. The conversation highlights how these practices support balance, resilience, and clarity in daily life. It also considers their...
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Something to Say: Mary Brown on Life Pieces to Master Pieces
In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast our host, Mazi Mutafa, is joined by Mary Brown, Founder of Life Pieces to Master Pieces, to talk about the power of cultivating resilience and brilliance among Black and Brown Boys in Southeast, DC. Co-host Patrick Washington speaks with youth…
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Something to Say: DC Justice Lab on Criminal Justice Reform
In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast our host, Mazi Mutafa, sits down with Nye Winslow, and Giancarlo Cambrelén Santiago of the DC Justice Lab. They speak about the work they are doing to reform policies that directly impact Black Washingtonians disproportionately. Co-host Patrick...
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Something to Say: Manny Faces on Hip-Hop in Academia
In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast, our host, Mazi Mutafa speaks with Manny Faces about the power of the podcast and the importance of gatherings of hip-hop artists in Academic spaces. He also discusses preparing for the release of his first book. After that, Mazi interviews…
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Something to Say: Quique Avilés Discusses Street Theater
In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast our host, Mazi Mutafa, speaks with Quique Avilés about his history as a street theater producer, actor, and his latest film project. Co-host Patrick Washington sits down with poet and writer Kenny Carroll, and youth poet Kiara Ramirez. Later Mazi...
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Something to Say: Dr. Allan Laiño on Youth Access to Music
In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast, our host Mazi Mutafa has a conversation with Dr. Allan Laiño, Principal Conductor & Advanced Studies Director National Children's Chorus about the access and impact of choral music in the lives of children. Co-host Patrick Washington speaks with...
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Something to Say: Nick Hernandez on being a creative in DC
In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast, our host, Mazi Mutafa, interviews Nick Hernandez about his life as a producer, sound engineer, and DJ in Washington DC. Co-host Patrick Washington speaks with youth poets Kiara Ramirez and Chimwekele Okoro. Later Mazi sits down with Nina Brewton...
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Something to Say: Kari Fulton Discusses Environmental Justice
In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast, our host, Mazi Mutafa, has a discussion about the state of environmental justice with Kari Fulton. Co-host Patrick Washington interviews youth poet Jojo. After that Mazi speaks with Maxx Moses, aka Pose 2, about a recent arts immersion program he...
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Something to Say (03-25-2025)
In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast, our host, Mazi Mutafa interviews Ms Smith and Ms Stanberry of the Junior League of Washington about the work of the organization and its current priorities in Washington DC. Co-host Patrick Washington speaks with youth poet Precious Foreman.…
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Something to Say (03-18-2025)
In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast host, Mazi Mutafa, speaks with Life the Griot about his youth development work in Athens, Georgia, using chess. Co-host Patrick Washington interviews writer and poet Kenny Carroll. Later, Mazi speak with DJ RBI about his journey in music and the...
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Something to Say (03-11-2025)
In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast our host, Mazi Mutafa, has a conversation with Leroy F. Moore Jr. about Krip Hop, and how differently abled or disabled artists have made their own space in hip-hop. Co-host Patrick Washington speaks with Amasa Maleski, the 2021 Arlington County...
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Something to Say (03-04-2025)
In this episode of the Something to Say podcast, host, Mazi Mutafa, speaks with Martha Diaz Founder of the Hip-Hop Education Center. They discuss Martha’s trajectory as an activist and social organizer in the hip-hop community. Later, Mazi sits down with Suzan E. Jenkins the CEO of the Arts &...
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Something to Say (02-25-2025)
In this episode of "Something to Say": co-host, Patrick Washington interviews Kashvi Ramani, Arlington County's 2022 Youth Poet Laureate. Host, Mazi Mutafa, speaks with Stan "Substantial" Robinson about creatives navigating the changes occurring in our government. Patrick interviews...
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Something to Say (01-28-2025)
In this episode of the "Something to Say" podcast, our host, Mazi Mutafa, interviews marketing strategist, Gloria Nauden. They discuss the DMV's cultural impact on both the U.S. and the globe. Mazi also interviews communications professional, Mercy Chikowore. They discuss how to craft compelling...
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Something to Say (01-21-2025)
In this episode of the "Something to Say" podcast, our host, Mazi Mutafa, interviews Luci Murphy, community activist and singer, about how she works and serves in Washington, DC. He also speaks with Ama'd about his journey as a working musician in Washington DC. Co-host Patrick Washington speaks...
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Something to Say (01-14-2025)
In this episode of the "Something to Say" podcast, our host Mazi Mutafa sits down with an important DJ in our region DJ Shablast along with one of Mazi's mentors, Hodari B. Davis. They discuss Shablast's journey as a DJ and the work Hodari is doing in Oakland, California, while he finishes his...
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Something to Say (12-31-2024)
In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast, our host, Mazi Mutafa, speaks with poet Toni Asante Lightfoot. They talk about the U Street poetry scene, getting into poetry during college, transitioning from being a poet to an organizer, Chinese Medicine, the importance of uplifting...
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Something to Say (12-24-2024)
In this episode of the “Something to Say Podcast” our host, Mazi Mutafa, opens up the phone lines and asks listeners to call in and reflect on the past year. Co-host Patrick Washington speaks with educator, writer, and performance artist, Dr. Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman. They talk about Khadijah’s...
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Something to Say (11-26-2024)
In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast, host, Mazi Mutafa, Speaks with Ugandan hip-hop artist Babaluku and Howard University Professor, Dr. Msia Clark. They discuss the recent hip-hop conference, the Bavubuka foundation, what community based work looks like within the framework of...
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Something to Say (11-19-2024)
In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast, our host, Mazi Mutafa, speaks with Prowess the Testament and Substantial. They discuss the importance of conventions and their connection to hip-hop culture, the intersection of hip-hop and anime, how Japanese technology has influenced the world…
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Something to Say (11-12-2024)
In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast, our host, Mazi Mutafa, sits down with Columbian born, DMV based artists, MasPaz. They discuss how he got into art, how graffiti helped him develop his voice and identity, the inspirations and influences on his art, finding the balance between...
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Something to Say (10-29-2024)
In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast, our host, Mazi Mutafa, speaks with our WBL Academy Director, Donney Rose and WBL Marketing and Communications Director, Dominic Painter. They discuss the importance of giving young people a voice, Donney's creative process, and the new generation...
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Something to Say (10-15-2024)
In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast, co-host, Patrick Washington, speaks with 2024 Montgomery County Youth Poet Laureate, Tara Prakash. They discuss Tara’s poetry journey, the inspirations behind her poetry, and she shares one of her poems. Patrick sits down Sainey Ceesay, the 2021...
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Something to Say (10-08-2024)
In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast, Co-host Patrick Washington, speaks with poet Princess Best. Princess discusses how she got started in the arts, her experience with theater, uplifting women, discovering her artistic persona, she shares her remix of a Nicki Minaj song, and she…
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Something to Say (10-01-2024)
In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast, our host, Mazi Mutafa is joined by Manny Faces, Founder of The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy. They discuss how Manny got interested in the New York hip-hop scene, how to foster discussion between different generations of hip-hop listeners, what…
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Something to Say (09-24-2024)
In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast, our host, Mazi Mutafa, speaks with our Academy Director, Donney Rose. They have a quick discussion about our academy. After that Mazi speaks with the founder of Heal the Hood, Emile Jansen. They discuss how Emile got started in the arts and...
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