First & Foremost

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 dive into the nuances of white writers writing from the perspective of Black individuals (and in this case, Black women). We also discuss some amazing community members! Other topics include: * Misery's Pawn... That New New! * When Your Friends Make Tangible Things * All Hail Bruce * Oh I don't know if we should say the name... * Sobriety is a hell of a high * Blackermations  * Inspiration doesn't give AF * Sprinkle Me!  * How To Be A Black Woman * Barnes & Nobility * Y is the least favorite vowel * Regret is Helpful Thanks for listening everyone! As always, be sure to share the show, rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere else you listen! You can also check out:   Our Website:  www.thefathersgroup.org   DayDay's music: https://www.instagram.com/daydaycts/   MOsley's Website: https://wakerecords.org/    Kenny's Film Studio: https://liberationendured.com

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 more!  Other topics included in this episode: * Nephew Ray & the kids gon be alright * Toni Morrison Documentary  * What if Ferris Bueller Was Black? * You Will Be Assimilated * You're Not Done * STILLLLL Boycotting Target * The Bigger Crime  * You're In the Uncness * CandyRain Singalong * Looking To The Future    * Rooted Homes/High Desert Realty   * Summer Symposium   * COCC Students Conference Trip   * Misery's Pawn   * Music Distribution in Europe  Thanks for listening everyone! As always, be sure to share the show, rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere else you listen! You can also check out:   Our Website:  www.thefathersgroup.org   DayDay's music: https://www.instagram.com/daydaycts/   Kenny's Film Studio: https://liberationendured.com

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 that we experienced in this country in 2020. The Father's Group is launching a program called Drive with Dignity and we talk more about how the program is going to work on this episode. We will be posting a link soon on how to contribute to this program to get Dashcams into the cars of POC across Central Oregon to be able to provide ways to keep record of incidents that they encounter while out and about. We also cover some topics that are current nationwide, a trip to the past and how it relates to the present, and much more.  Other Topics covered in this episode: * Boogedy Boogedy Boo... * Drive with Dignity * Rationalizing Racism * Check That Dude's Basement * RaptureCore * So Many Guillotines  * Put The Phones Away * Hat & Glasses Off Episode * Past the Verge of WWIII * Figure Out What First Means * Say The Lords Prayer & Be Racist * We're At War, This Baby has GAS! Thanks for listening everyone! As always, be sure to share the show, rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere else you listen! You can also check out:   Our Website:  www.thefathersgroup.org   DayDay's music: https://www.instagram.com/daydaycts/   Kenny's Film Studio: https://liberationendured.com

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 Fighting Game Mechanics Where Your Fists, Choices, and Inner Power Change the Fate of a Galaxy. Auz digs in about how foundational this game is for not only the culture, but the advancement of gaming mechanics in general! Auz is a brilliant mind and really brings a kinetic energy to the cast and Afrime studios as well! We also dig into the independent effort of creating a prequel to Unyverse in the form of a Fortnite creative island (Code included in the liner notes). Other topics we cover are:   * Columbia, S.C. in he house! * Beer Cheer And Web Development * I want a PowerGlove! * Unless you're going through the Park * And Then... it fizzled * Having Dumb Fun is Underrated * I don't care how the sausage is made! * This is MY house  * Unyverse - Fortnite (Black Moon Escape) * Why does your skin look like PASTE!? * Finding the Klan in the woods... * Black People CAN make Videogames * I NEED TO CREAAAAAAATE    Thanks for listening everyone! As always, be sure to share the show, rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere else you listen! You can also check out:   Our Website:  www.thefathersgroup.org   Check out the game Auz is working on at the following links:   Unyverse on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2834630/Unyverse/?beta=0   Instagram For Auz/Unyverse: https://instagram.com/digitm11 https://instagram.com/unyverses   Unyverse (Black Moon Escape) on Fortnite Island Code: 1943-0227-4413   DayDay's music: https://www.instagram.com/daydaycts/   Kenny's Film Studio: https://liberationendured.com

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 time to have Skyler on with her musical prowess and insight from MOsley, David, and Kenneth! Some of the other topics include: Strategic Epstein File Drop  ChatCBD  Teach your Kids Respect  Supadave Goes To The Moon  The ole Razzle Dazzle  Validating Our Existence By Invalidating Our Humanity  Pray the Black away  I Made My Family REAPPEAR?!?!?!  The Left & Liberal Difference  I see PRIDE, I see POWER! (No) Business DayDay Thanks for listening everyone! As always, be sure to share the show, rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere else you listen! You can also check out:   Our Website:  www.thefathersgroup.org   Skyler's Art: http://freakinkcomicsllc.com/   Mosley's Work: https://mosleywotta.com/    DayDay's music: https://www.instagram.com/daydaycts/   Kenny's Film Studio: https://liberationendured.com

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 Another  Jason Statham No BooBoo?  20 Years Ago was NOT the 80s Proof that Kenny is a certified Nerd 28 Years Later is really confusing Clifton Powell is a career villain Greenland ISN'T Iceland Should We have Billionaires? Can I kick you? Drunk rednecks in the woods Stop Asking Us To Deal With YOUR People Y'all Should Have Backed Amanda Page Cymbalta for Salads Blackface in the Secret Sauce   Thanks for listening everyone! As always, be sure to share the show, rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere else you listen! You can also check out:   Our Website:  www.thefathersgroup.orgac   DayDay's music: https://www.instagram.com/daydaycts/   Kenny's Film Studio: https://liberationendured.com

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 different, we've lost the City of Bend's Equity Director, wars and rumors of wars, dogs and cats living together...mass hysteria! We dig in to some of these very serious topics but sprinkle in our usual banter! Check it out! Some of the other topics we cover:  * And We're BACK!                        * We Need to De-Escalate                * Bigtime WBR (We Black Radio) Update!      * Nobody Knows How To Yield                 * Democratic Social Capital                * Transparency is actually Easy!         * The Playas Club                        * REAL Bidenish                            * It SHOULD be easy                      * Activists vs Advocates                 * DayDay is an Author     Thanks for listening everyone! As always, be sure to share the show, rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere else you listen! You can also check out:   Our Website:  www.thefathersgroup.org   Check out WBR (We Black Radio): www.weblackradio.org   DayDay's music: https://www.instagram.com/daydaycts/   Kenny's Film Studio: https://liberationendured.com

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 news stories in the current rotation. Give this one a listen as we go deep into several cultural connections! Some of the other topics we cover: * No Black People Beyond This Point * Pepper Ball Priests * Bloods & Crips in Suits * Speak from the cobwebs  * Destitution of Our People * It Takes A Village! * Speak from the cobwebs * Designed To Learn * Slaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaavery happened * Learn. Actual. History. * Needed in All Spaces * Plink Plink, Sticky Sticky  * America's Widest Export Thanks for listening everyone! As always, be sure to share the show, rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere else you listen! Be sure to join us at Centennial Park on Nov 1st for the rescheduled Father's Group BBQ! You can also check out:   Our Website:  www.thefathersgroup.org   DayDay's music: https://www.instagram.com/daydaycts/   Kenny's Film Studio: https://liberationendured.com

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 to working within that model! We also dig into the ins and outs of HOAs, Covenances, shoutouts to Riccardo and WeBlackRadio's efforts and much more! Some other topics on today's show include: * T.I. Censors * Bring more money! * Buzz is a Real One! * Mexicrainians * HOAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayy! * Toothless Mikey  * Farmhouse Dave * Laundry in Oakland * Generational Stealth * Pre-Education * Lock it in NOW Thanks for listening everyone! As always, be sure to share the show, rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere else you listen! Be sure to join us at Centennial Park on Oct 18th for the Father's Group BBQ! You can also check out:   Our Community Partner Rooted Homes: https://rootedhomes.org/   Our Website:  www.thefathersgroup.org     DayDay's music: https://www.instagram.com/daydaycts/   Kenny's Film Studio: https://liberationendured.com    

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 Minnesota. Serious topic; Serious observations. We also hear from Kelly's point of view as he begins his journey using AI tools (and the perils behind over excessive usage.  Other Topics Include * My Car COULD Kill Me  * {Their} Terms & Conditions * And THAT'S ChatEBT   * The Iron Triangle  * Where's The Goat Milk  * Enterprise Leveled AI  * Tokyo Drifting in Bend  * No Pinch and Zoom on Paper Maps  * All You Did Is Kick The Can Thanks for listening everyone! As always, be sure to share the show, rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere else you listen! You can also check out:   www.thefathersgroup.org   DayDay's music: https://www.instagram.com/daydaycts/   Kenny's Film Studio: https://liberationendured.com  

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 curtain of culture, influence, and drive in this very musical episode!       Other topics include:   * Harry Connick Jr Adds a Beat  * "Exotic" Chickens  * Earth Duolingo  * The Family Influence   * KDot or Not  * Why was Onyx so Mad?  * I'm Tryin to have  * Why'd You Come in through the Front  * 2 Legit 2 WHAT?  * Urkel With a Chainsaw  * An Accordion Pause    Thanks for listening everyone! As always, be sure to share the show, rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere else you listen! You can also check out:   www.thefathersgroup.org   DayDay's music: https://www.instagram.com/daydaycts/   Kenny's Film Studio: https://liberationendured.com   MOsley's Creative Hub: https://wakerecords.org

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, community, and equity in relation to existing in the current political (and emotional) climate and you know we're not going to shy away from this conversation! Some of the other topics include: * Atleast it's not the 5-0 * Mariju... Cannabis * Roots > * PopcorninBacher  * It is what it is... * You can't stop change by a Tweet * Bend's Self Gentrification * The Pedestrian or the Car * Namaste and No Worries * Naturally Reoccuring Legacy * ...Thought I was racist * Racist Dogs * Falling into a Crowd Thanks for listening everyone! As always, be sure to share the show, rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere else you listen! You can also check out:   www.thefathersgroup.org   DayDay's music: https://www.instagram.com/daydaycts/   Kenny's Film Studio: https://liberationendured.com   MOsley's Creative Hub: https://wakerecords.org

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 culture of (dis)respect from children with their elders... This one you do NOT want to miss!    Some of the other topics we cover:   * Ozzy had been gone for 15 years * The Black Renaissance * Claire could throw hands * Got to have Boundaries * Get Your Life Together * And I say EH Mon * Can you believe this, Chat? * Matrix Ankles * Set Your Own Trends * The Oral Traditions * Helping Them Forget... * You're Gonna Come Around! * Oppression Olympics * Crack Ya Feet   Thanks for listening everyone! As always, be sure to share the show, rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere else you listen! If you want to drop us a line and let us know how old you are (Listen to the episode, it makes sense), hit us up at [email protected]. You can also check out:   www.thefathersgroup.org   DayDay's music: https://www.instagram.com/daydaycts/   Kenny's Film Studio: https://liberationendured.com   MOsley's Creative Hub: https://wakerecords.org  

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 their digital footprints, but their kids as well! We also broach things sundown towns, bathroom breaks among several other things! Some of the other topics include: * Every Cop Gets One  * The Sun, The Moon, and the Truth * Screentime For Books * Google's Blocks * I Can't Watch Gremlins * Perpetual Immediacy * Halfway to California * Sandy is an Edge * The Badlands * Holla At Me! * Air Quotes Around The "Workin Out" * Who-Genics * I Sliced That One * Yes Yes... Sign. Yes.  * I Believe In The Hard Lines * Messin up since Fire Thanks for listening everyone! As always, be sure to share the show, rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere else you listen! Check out:   We mentioned a local organization fighting against human trafficking: http://inourbackyard.org   www.thefathersgroup.org   DayDay's music: https://www.instagram.com/daydaycts/   Kenny's Film Studio: https://liberationendured.com   MOsley's Creative Hub: https://wakerecords.org   Kelly Musgrove Real Estate: https://www.bendoregonrealestate.com/agents/65000-Kelly-Musgrove/   Get Isata's Shea Butter! Contact her at: https://www.ancienthandstherapeutichealing.com/   See you on the next episode!    

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 along with people in power no facing repercussions for their terrible behaviors, among several other important tangents. We dig into some pretty serious topics on this one so listener discretion is advised!   Some of the other topics we dig into are:   * The Ether Bunny * All Diddy * Too Many Clive's * Mark Wahlberg Doesn't Surprise Me  * I'm Cooked * Mass Grooming * Up With People, Festival? Ooh La La  * Death Clause * The Al(lure) Is Wearing Off * Statistics Don't Lie * Self-ish * On Sight! * Fear of the Rituals * Diddy Can't Read! * Living in the AI State * Moth Metaphors * Plug in your Light!   Thanks for listening everyone! As always, be sure to share the show, rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere else you listen! Check out:   www.thefathersgroup.org   https://www.instagram.com/daydaycts/   https://liberationendured.com   https://wakerecords.org   See you on the next episode!

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... beginning with Oregon given that we all live here. MOsley interviews DayDay in this episode on topics like "What is Black?" and "What is Rural?" among several other deep (and deeper) subjects.  * AI Timbs * What IS Sketch & Release? * What is Black? * Feelin your Feelings  * We Don't Need No Clappers * Doing Something for the First Time (That I've Alway's known) * Culture Shock vs Shock Culture  * "Get Out" of Oregon * Appreciating The Bubble * Changing Landscapes * What Are The Asks? * Dreams in Que * I TOLD you I was Black! * Accidental Slam Poetry * Buy My Album!  Check out DayDay's music at https://www.instagram.com/daydaycts/ Check out MOsley's Work at: https://wakerecords.org/mosleywotta Check out Kenny's Film Studio at: https://liberationendured.com  and of course, check out www.thefathersgroup.org for more info on the organization! Note. There will be NO new episode next week but we'll be back the week after!

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 that Sizzul Tha Gr8 drops on us during the show. So good! You'll find some other topics in this episode like:  * Deep Thoughts with Sizzul Tha Gr8 * Rob Zombie Gets Away With A LOT * Want To See A Pencil Trick? * You Can't Clear Your History * Our Wins are Their Gains * Safe for the "Saints" * Divorce =/= Diversity Sometimes * Privilege Alleviates Stressors * The Black Super Power * Hell can look like Heaven * You belong at a Barbecue but not in the Boardroom * Between Wonderbread and Wheat * No Capacity To Fake it * Paranoia of Authenticity As always, thanks for following the show and tuning in. Be sure to share these episodes as we continue to grow the audience. Check out www.thefathersgroup.org and we'll see y'all next week!

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! Unfortunatley, after the first few minutes of this episode we had some audio issues so some of the episode may be slightly hard to hear but we can assure you that the next two episodes (already recorded) are PRISTINE! So with that, you'll find some other topics in this episode like:  * Little Big Head & BlackFace  * Ugly Sweaters and Zombies * Racial Insurance  * Boy is worse * You must be a FREE Negro! * Costco IncogNegro * Multiple Conversational HipHop * Flocks & Gangs * I Don't Have Masters! * Writing Sessions  As always, thanks for following the show and tuning in. Be sure to share these episodes as we continue to grow the audience. Check out www.thefathersgroup.org, HAPPY JUNETEENTH, and we'll see y'all next week!

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 oppressed. THEN we take a whirlwind turn right into the movie industry a tad! We'll have a follow up episode to this next week featuring Kelly Musgrove! Check it!  * The Shady Brady's * He's Cool... but not THAT cool! * Red Tag Juvie  * Calm Down Shane! * Day Day's History & Prevenative Measures * "Parents Just Don't Understand" * Law Enforcement has NEVER been Kind to the Black Community * Raising Money for Racists * Seneca Village  * Gentrified Crime * Redmond Haze * Big Vape & D.A.R.E. Fails             * Hard Turn to Movies * Madea Wakanda * Hammer with an Accountant * Droppin words * Xenomorph Evelyn  * Roasting Steve Harvey  * It's Grand Puba! As always, thanks for following the show and tuning in. Be sure to share these episodes as we continue to grow the audience. Check out www.thefathersgroup.org and we'll see y'all next week!

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 and we'll be back with a new episode next week! Here is a list of episodes we pull from: Episode 01 - Pull Up A Chair {Missing Matriarchs, OGs, and Elders} Episode 02 - Open A Book Becky {DayDay Explains Books, Bias', and Black History Labor} Episode 04 - Beverly Hills Ghetto {Early Formation & Gatherings of Brothers & Unicorns) Episode 07 - Emotional Support Demons {Skyler talks about the "Pink Room"} Episode 09 - Tax The Racists {Speaks for itself. Tax the Racists} Episode 12 - White Passing Hot Fire {Skyler with the "Aye" and the "Why" and the "Aye Aye"} Episode 13 - Romp Chomps {N*Squared with SupaDave} Episode 15 - Undercover Racists {Accomplices>Allies, especially when decisions need made} Episode 17 - Benefits of Diversity {Anita on missing seeing "familiar" faces & Blinking} Episode 18 - Blazing Saddles of Redmond {Clifford on therapists, & what we're taught} Music interlude Episode 20 - Head On A Swivel {The pointlessness of racism. The Even Gene} Episode 21 - We Ain't Got No Boots {MOsley on Risking our lives for fun and more!} As always, thanks for listening and if you would like to connect further with the Father's Group, hit us up at www.thefathersgroup.org!

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 we create for the next generation among MANY other things. Deep conversation, freeing laughter, and as always, amazing insight! This conclusion crosses generations!  Also in this episode: * The Weight We (Silently) Carry * What Big Ma taught David * Acknowledging Grief & Loss For Growth * Give It To Kenny, He'll Carry Anything * It's Been 2 Years. I Think I Know Now * The Cost Of What We Have To Hold * Dalton & Ray on WeBlackRadio * Urban Renewal =/= Black Folk Removal * That Upset? Gimme a Check * What IPA Do You Have On Tap? * I TOO, Have A Masters Degree * Letters to our children * Bill Russell over Lebron * Music Planning Thank you all for tuning in to this episode of First and Foremost! As always, be sure to subscribe if you haven't and for more info about The Father's Group, you can check us out at www.thefathersgroup.org

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 so you get the first half today! Discussions on mental health, seen and unforeseen hardships, and generational divides that need stronger bridges built to cross. There is some sage advice and deep lessons learned over the course of these two episodes.  Other topics include: Whitey's Still on the Moon, and We Still Ain't Got a Budget Millennial: Bottom Shelf, Top Tier Confusion Respect Ain't Automatic—Neither Are OGs Big Mama Energy Is on the Endangered Species List Civil Rights Bluetooth: Trying to Pair with a New Generation Al Sharpton Met with Target, But Did He Get the Receipt? Healing Sounds Like Disrespect Until You Actually Do It When the Revolution Is Being Live-Streamed on TikTok "I Don't Understand That" – Every Uncle at the Table Black Telepathy Not Connecting in Central Oregon Juneteenth Ain't Coachella for Allyship The Nod Is Missing... Please Return It to the Culture Cultural Currency Is Being Spent, But Who's Cashing Out? The Panel Might Need to Move Furniture First ...to be continued Be sure to check in with us next week for the conclusion to this deeply personal show were we pick right up where we left off! You won't want to miss this one! As always, you can find us at www.thefathersgroup.org and we'll see you next week!

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 other resources, uncovered some AMAZING history about Black individuals that lived, worked, and played (in some cases, with fire) in Central Oregon 100 years ago! Tune in for a great story as we unfold a past that in may ways, parallels the present!  Some of the other things you'll hear on this episode are: * Gimme Them Soros Bucks  * Skip to my Loooo * The Advocate vs The Bulletin or The Importance of Telling Our Own Stories * Bend Minstrel Shows * The FIRST "Father's Group" * Beatrice Morrow Cannady was a G... * Roscoe Conklin Was also G * The Clubs Roster  * The Bend KKK Wasn't the "best" at being Racist * Restrictive Covenants Against Asians * George Wrencher - Faceman DayDay Song Interlude - I'm A Dino * Ed Simmons - No Black Widows * How About Them Logs? * Karen's Calls the Police * Owen H. Thompson - Self Defense For Dice * "...we did it, y'all" * Henry, The Original Sandman * Rims in the Sand   * Like Sand Through a Negro's Hands * Age /should/ be more than just a number * Downtown Bend's Corporate KKK office * Reincarnatation of the Century! * May 15th - 100 Year Anniversary at Redmond Library * ...But He's a Historian!? Thanks SO much to LeeAnn O'Neil, the Bend Historical Society, the geneology society for helping to bring all of this information together. What a FULL episode with so much amazing information about Central Oregon's newly discovered roots! Once again, showing that... we've been here already. Go to www.allyshipinaction.com for more resources related to this episode and as always, we'll see you on the next episode!

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 thread. Kenny, Aaron, and DayDay peel back the layers on one of the wildest national security lapses in recent memory, while weaving in signature laughs, sharp analysis, and the kind of insight only lived experience can bring. Along the way, we reflect on the heart-wrenching decision to cancel this year's Juneteenth celebration for community safety, and explore what protest could look like when Black economic power steps into the spotlight. Close the doors, family—this one's layered, real, and unapologetically us. * Woodchuck Willie * We Lost The Signal * I've Got Screenshots * Lil Boot tha Dark Rainbow * Just about 5 Scaramucci's * Black Out Black History Month * I MIGHT have that many felonies * Top Secret Plans * Black Eye'd Dolla Bill * Juneteenth Festival Cancelled... * But... Juneteenth at the Campfire, tho! * Take Back The Butte! * Journalistika Will have Susan Goldsmith  * Fundraising for the Toot Toot  Thank y'all for checking out another episode! Sucks about the Festival but we ain't goin anywhere! You'll want to tune in next week for an AMAZING deep dive into some uncovered local Central Oregon history on another installment of "Aight Bet"!

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 skilled, bold, and strategic Warriors in history that took on multiple battles at a time, protected her people, and left a legacy that historians need to talk about more often.  * The Ta-Seti (Land of bows) * Boxed Arrow Tactics * Shiny Cookie Dough * Sit Down, "Auggie" * Manuel Not Inkwell * Mansa Musa = Midas  * We Took His Head * Some of the Mistakes I've Made * Running For 8 Hours * Roastin Shaka Zulu * Amanirenas Held it Down! * Augustus Gloop vs Amanirenas * Superheros. As Is! * Journalistika is COMIN! As always, check out more at www.thefathersgroup.org  Check us out on Thursday Evenings on WBR www.weblackradio.org Get ready for Aaron and Bola's new show: http://journalistika.org/ 

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 conversation on the merits of soft segregation, how we got here, and where we go in the future. As always, there are many moments of levity to balance the tough moments out!  Other topics include: * Force Us To Support Ourselves  * Even Better, HOW the Frontier... * One Dictates You, One You Get To Dictate * A Spiritual Segregation vs Soft Segregation  * Pulling On The Ropes That Choke * What Capitalism Has Taught Our Children * Alabama With The Chairs * Hatred is a Consisent Lover * Stop Weaponizing Black Joy * Jealous Will Jail Us  * Just Do It * Vulnerability does NOT equate weakness * Love Will Crack You Open * Jump Up Breakfast * What Brings Us Here? * How Can I be Half of Nothing As always thanks for tuning in. Be sure to share with friends! There will be no show next week so we'll see y'all in two weeks! As always, check out www.thefathersgroup.org

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 everyday life. What happens when you've only got one button left? You hold on tight—until you don't. The talk veers—sharp and unscripted—through the nuances of respect, identity, and the weight of being Black in spaces that don't always make space. There's humor, plenty of it. A deep-dive into the delicate dance of culture: how much do we share, and how much do we guard? And somewhere in the mix, a bartender's ignorance, a misplaced comment at a bar, and the simmering reality of being the "only one" in the room. Also on this episode:  Tofu Dog Snacks - No such thing. Straight succotash! Grandfatherhood & Generational Shifts – What it means to watch your lineage grow while dodging diaper duty. Charcuterie in La Pine - They Don't Teach You The Difference Code-Switching is Fading – Black folks are done shapeshifting for comfort—authenticity is the new wave. Teachable Bar Moments - Handling Weird Aggressions in Conversation Yippity Snappiters - What you carryin'? The Line Between Appreciation & Appropriation – When culture isn't guarded, it's taken. Where do we draw the line? Negro to Caucasian Translations - Just so you understand... White Spaces & Microaggressions – The balancing act of existing in rooms where you weren't expected. Self-Regulation vs. Resistance – Some choose patience, some choose history lessons, others choose hands. The Power of Black Dollars – Protests may not move the needle, but economic self-sufficiency just might. I've got 3 Tesla's - Not sure how to get them home, though... No Jefferies - The dichotomy of sensitivity vs empathy White Allyship Done Right – Show up, fund the work, and don't expect a trophy. As always thanks for tuning in. Be sure to share with friends! There will be no show next week so we'll see y'all in two weeks! As always, check out www.thefathersgroup.org

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 uncool—knowing that when the Black community moves on, the world follows. We discuss media bias, the shrinking news cycle, and the post-pandemic struggles impacting relationships, careers, and education. From the weaponization of language like "woke" and "DEI" to the importance of reclaiming narratives, this conversation breaks down how trends shape society and why understanding history is key to progress. Tune in for a mix of deep insights and humor as we challenge the status quo. Also in this episode, we cover some other topics like: * Civil War Spoilers * Add It To The Tab * News Fatigue * Polititians =/= Attorneys * Who's a Hater? * Hey LeBron! * Alabama Mollywop & Lincoln Heights * How Do You Visualize Freedom? * Black History Month  * Get Over It * The Greatest Prank Ever Pulled * Cut You're Own Hair As always thanks for tuning in. Be sure to share with friends! There will be no show next week so we'll see y'all in two weeks! As always, check out www.thefathersgroup.org  

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 satire, real talk, and just enough humor to keep from screaming into the void. Oh, and somewhere in there, we might've built the world's worst sci-fi villain: the Mechanical Klansman. You don't wanna miss this one.  Also in this episode: The Gutting And The Outrage * Comfort in a state of Panic * Present an Ideal * Submission -/- Subjucation * The Enemy You Don't See Coming * This Racisim is Delicious * Critical Thinking * Automation of Manipulation * What Is A Rizzler * Path of Most Resistance * Intergalactic Tarifs * Spy Games * Hillmantok * There's money up in them hills * Wholly Mammoth Redux As we close out Black History Month, be sure to check out www.thefathersgroup.org or give us a listen on WeBlackRadio every Thursday night!

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 time to open a jazz club where Langston Hughes washed dishes. From dodging Nazis to outboxing heavyweights, Bullard's life reads like an action movie no one's made yet—but should. "First, They Fooled Most" (Opening thoughts on perspective, deception, and standing firm in your truth) The Growth of the Show (A podcast that doesn't do NPR voice and embraces lived experience) Ujima Kids Are Listening (When students AND their parents tune in—no pressure, right?) Aight, Bet! (The new segment dedicated to the Black figures history books forgot) The Man, The Myth, The Legend (Introducing Eugene Bullard—a name you should already know, but don't) Thrown Onto a Ship (When persistence meets Big Ox, sometimes you get airborne) The Black Sparrow Takes Flight (From bare-knuckle brawls to the trenches of WWI—this man did it all) Jimmy Joins The Fight (Because a fighter pilot needs a co-pilot—even if it's a Capuchin) Spy Games & Nazi Dodging (Flipping the script—when the underestimated become the biggest threat) The 120-Mile Flex (Some men bike for leisure. Others do it while bleeding, to get a passport photo) Langston, Grab a Dish (When your dishwasher is one of the greatest poets of all time) Jazz, Spies & Whiskey (Parisian nightlife, Black excellence, and making history with every note) Elevators & Irony (When a war hero works an elevator, and history tries to forget) The Real American History Month (Because February isn't enough, and our contributions built this place) If You Love Them So Much, Put the Statues in Your House (Confederate worship is weird, bruh) Flags & Ownership (Who gets to claim patriotism, and who had to fight for it?) The Black History Curriculum We Deserve (More innovators, fewer trauma montages) If America forgot Eugene Bullard, we're here to remind them—press play and step into the legend. 🎙 As Always, please check out www.thefathersgroup.org for more info on how you can get involved and help the 

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 just headlines. Kenny and Day Day sit down with "The Broadside Kid" to talk about how words hold weight, why storytelling is survival, and the unexpected ways life pushes us into purpose. * Action Jackson (Lessons from the battlefield that no classroom can teach) * From The Power of Dance to Journalism (Kenny retells a Story) * Journalism & Juneteenth (Journalism as a weapon, a shield, and a bridge) * Inside the (Black) Actors Studio (The Ability To Blend In)  * Church Robbing Garden Parties (A wild story about stolen shovels, community, and unexpected allies) * Through our lens (Because representation isn't just about being seen—it's about being heard) * Whitehawk Helicopters (Not by the color of its paint, but by the quality of its pilot's training… allegedly.) * A Case of the DEI's (Everything wrong is DEI. Rants a Plenty) * A Soldier's Story & Bad Gladiator (We need better Denzel Impressions) * Toss Me To The Wolves (And I'll Come Back Leading The Pack) * Survivors (We're taking ownership of building our America) * The Embodiment of "Aight Bet" (Robert Smalls and so many more) * Iklwa! (If "I've had enough" made a sound) This one's for the writers, the warriors, and the ones who know that every moment is a story waiting to be told. Be sure to check out Aaron's writing in most written media in Bend! Go to www.thefathersgroup.org for more! We may have a break in shows next week as David will be out of town so check back soon!

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 tactics, therapy, and the ways we move through a world that wasn't built for us—but still needs us. * Pre-Exhaustion Chronicles (The year just started. Why are we already tired?) * HipHop Banjos (Cultural appropriation, history, and how we reclaim what's ours) * Overstepping Externalized Trauma (Why healing feels like resistance) * Sad Wins (The victories that shouldn't have to be victories) * Cracked Mirrors & Stolen Reflections (Identity, appropriation, and the fight to be seen) * Shattered Or Knives (The choices we make when we break) * Depression Is a THING?! (Mental health in the Black community—say it louder) * Code-Switching Ain't a Superpower, But… (It's the magic trick they never see coming) * Black X-Men (Because we've always had superpowers) * A Symphony of Side-Eyes (Microaggressions, road rage, and the language of disdain) * We're Magic (They know it. That's why they fear it.) * Survival, But At What Cost? (We ain't just making it—we're rewriting the rules) From the absurd to the essential, we're navigating the wreckage, finding humor in the heaviness, and proving—once again—why we always make a way. Be sure to check in next week for another episode!

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 Riccardo Waites! * 25 Years of Bend * COBLA to WBR * Controlled Platforms * Bolo for Bob * Riccardo & DayDay Jingle Singers * Mumble Shaq Podcasts * Sympathy vs Lived Experience * Racist Telepathy * Loons & Fools * I'm at YOUR house! * We need a broke President * Unification Scares * Unseasoned Protests * The List (No Mayo) * Bend Is The Sunken Place Huge thank you to Riccardo for being on the show today! Tune in to WeBlackRadio Friday night for 9pm for Riccardo's live music show and also the first and third Sunday at 7pm for the Truth Ride, his live talk show! https://weblackradio.org/

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 identify problematic protesting, gatekeeping, underfunding, disorganization and many more roadblocks that can cause us to stumble (and how to address/prevent them from happening in the future).  Some other topics we discuss are: * Everything's in Politics Now * Marcus Spittin Facts * People Don't Listen * ...And We are Right * Vacation Bible School * Not For Me! * Capacities to Give * Civil War Never Ended * One Sided Mule  * You Don't KNOW somebody? * Thousand Bottles... ** MusicBreak: High Tide by Spendoe  * Dalton Practiced Yoga * You On those Skittles * Dalton Cheadle * Opting Out * Get A Northface Jacket * Like Minded Adjacent   * Pick Your Battles * BP2025 & Learning From The Past * Santa Bumpin Beats * Innuendo or Inyofacedo Don't forget: Donations for the Deshaun Adderley Scholarship fund: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3c836771-eba3-43e2-9ee6-c21bcdccda6f As always, please check out more info at www.thefathersgroup.org  Today's Episode features a song by Spendoe called "High Tide" Please rate the show if ya like it! And we'll talk to you on the next episode! See you at the office!

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 and which didn't. The investigation is still ongoing and some details have yet to be released. Some of the other topics in this episode revolve around: * Selective Justification * Hashtags are Dead * Modern Shadiness  * Take Care of People (Or They'll Take Care of you) * Mis-Messaging The Message * Homicidal Non-Profits. (Probably won't use this) * Lone Wolf, Black Panthers * Patriarchal Compartmentalization * AI Best "Friends" * Breakfast Beers and Cellphone Cigarettes * Futuristic Fake IDs * Spy's Need Insurance Too * Assassination McDonald's Runs * Its Right In Front of Us * Let's Talk Solutions * Square Dancing Jumpshots * Surreality  No breaks in this episode! We are fullllll steam ahead to the end of the year! See y'all next week and be sure to visit www.thefathersgroup.org

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 other things). Some of the other topics include:  * MOsley RAggedgy * Everyone Has A Politician In 'em * Brake Failure * Ramsay vs Floyd * Expiration Dates * No Label, Just Work * Always Boo The King * Ahead is Our Baseline * Hammer Don't Hurt Me * Santa Contracts * Generational Slap  * More Local Cultural Podcasts * Cultural Trendsetters * We're All Forest Gump * Glitter Dust Transporting * Agent of Change & Me  No breaks in this episode! We are fullllll steam ahead to the end of the year! See y'all next week and be sure to visit www.thefathersgroup.org

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 * Petrichor & Finding Your Thing * Drinkable Bryan * ACTOR MFer! * Reading RainBro * Go Catch Frogs * Kids are STRESSED * Protest Tourists * Same Track > Same Trend * Still Don't Like Boats * We Don't Own Nothin * If You Think We're Bad Now? * Ujima's Financial Literacy Class * Life Happens. It Sucks.  No breaks in this episode! Can you believe we're literally just a few days away from December? See y'all next week and be sure to visit www.thefathersgroup.org

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 spectrum! Some of the other highlights from this episode are: * Skyler: Ressurection Specialist * Black Baltimore Avengers * The "Need it" Bag * Bend SimCity 2000 * One Love by Day Day  * Election Madness * McCain Republicans * Slangin Mud * Political Fight Club * Campaign Funds Are Dumb * Aunt Jemima Box Pass * Get The Paddle * Realtime Callouts * Power or Problems * Mo Problems, Mo Problems Thanks for giving this a listen! This Episode also features a track off of DayDay's latest album "My Turn" called "One Love!" As always, check out www.thefathersgroup.org and until next time! Peace!

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 journey that her artwork has taken her on! Some of the other topics we cover are: * The "need it" corner * New Programs for Students * Fate is Easy. Chase Destiny * You will CHANGE * Opposite of Luther * Family Matters * Jam Drops & facilitiies * Track by Spendoe: Changing Lanes * Respect You're Elders * FreakInc Comics * The Canvas is the Beat * Creativity Stoppers * The Irish London Fog * I Need A Planet * Segments of Crazy * Pennies * MeepMorp Likes Hips * Aliens Love Soul Food & Henney Don't forget: Donations for the Deshaun Adderley Scholarship fund: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3c836771-eba3-43e2-9ee6-c21bcdccda6f Battle of the Axes Fundraiser is November 7, 2024 from 6-10pm at Unofficial Logging Co! Visit FreakInc Comics here: https://www.instagram.com/freakinkcomics As always, please check out more info at www.thefathersgroup.org  Today's Episode features a song by Spendoe called "Changing Lanes" Please rate the show if ya like it! And we'll talk to you on the next episode! See you at the office!

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 joins us today to talk about going to school in Sisters, the Jamaican community in Central Oregon, cooking up amazing food, and the merit of proper positioning your business! If you're not cracking up by the end of this episode, you'll need to get ya head checked! Some of the other topics we cover are: * Elks, Cougars, Sasquatches... No Black People * Definitively Jolly * Juneteenth & Jamaican Food * Electrician * Becky's Soulfood Emporium & Mercantile * Tired of Mayonnaise * Ineffective D.A.R.E. Shirts * 48 Hour Taquitos * DayDay Releases "My Turn" * Feels Right - Day Day feat Supadave * Like NYLA!! * Fake Patois Tax * ToDay Day * The Skyler Brilliance * Howdy Jermaine * Walkable Privledge  * New Rental Rules (Confirmed) * Credit Counseling Classes Don't forget: Donations for the Deshaun Adderley Scholarship fund: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3c836771-eba3-43e2-9ee6-c21bcdccda6f Battle of the Axes Fundraiser is November 7, 2024 from 6-10pm at Unofficial Logging Co! Visit Jermaican Jerk Cultures Page here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083256644148 As always, please check out more info at www.thefathersgroup.org  Today's Episode features a song by DayDay off his new album "My Turn" called "Feels Right" Please rate the show if ya like it! And we'll talk to you on the next episode! See you at the office!

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 deep discussion on several imperative topics. Some of the other topics include: Diddy's Informant Dad Two Coins Get that bag, Snipes Following Trends Meta Glasses and Augmented Reality Terrible Diddy Impression Neopotized Altered State - Spendoe Normal People and Greg the AI To Die and Die in Crenshaw "I can't see what color you were" Collective Enabling Presidential Follow-through Butt Naked Wars Minimum Wage Politicians Wealthy Entitlement Missing Situational Awareness! News is Entertainment Blinded By The Light Donations for the Deshaun Adderley Scholarship fund: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3c836771-eba3-43e2-9ee6-c21bcdccda6f Battle of the Axes Fundraiser is November 7, 2024 from 6-10pm at Unofficial Logging Co! As always, please check out more info at www.thefathersgroup.org  Today's Episode features a song by Spendoe called "Altered State"! Please rate the show if ya like it! And we'll talk to you on the next episode! See you at the office!  

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 that, just a fair warning that some of the accusations against him are sensitive in nature. With the show, here's some other topics we dig into with subtopics like:  * Intros With The Crew * Political Popularity  * Ujima's Evolution * Social Media Is The Streets * Identity, Spotlighting, and Belonging * Don't Open Your Mouth * Protective Gatekeeping * Generational Gaps * Gravity Math * Preplanning Black History Month * More Baby Oil than Costco * Amendments Ahoy * Synchronized Clive * The thousands * Eating Christmas in the Kalahari * B(ey)ouncé * No Roads, All Ditch As always, please check out more info at www.thefathersgroup.org  Today's Episode features a song by DayDay called "Life"! Please rate the show if ya like it! And we'll talk to you on the next episode! See you at the office!

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 that, we dive into Welcoming Week, past experiences, and where we go from here! Some of the other topics we cover are: * Welcome  * Connective Tissue * Culture Tax * Cache to the Flash * The Beloved Community * Beauractivism * Never Throw People Away * Welcoming Week. What is it? * Father's Group Welcoming Week * I need a PLATE * All of the Tomorrows * The Heirarchy of Needs * Soft Revolution * Healing As We Go * Hope is a Discipline * That's how you build! * Baby Elder Mode   We also feature a new song by DayDay from his upcoming new album! The song is called Future's Bright! No show next week! But we'll return the following week! As always, please check out more info at www.thefathersgroup.org  You can also check out more about Welcoming Week here: https://www.bendoregon.gov/events/welcoming-week Please rate the show if ya like it! And we'll talk to you on the next episode! See you at the office!

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 to the Police Chief. Just clearing that up. Some SERIOUSLY good discussion in this episode! Check it: Some of the topics on this episode include: 16 Pages of Mass Shootings Alternate Universe Slaps SHUT UP, LINDA Christopher Columbus & the Greeks How Many Black Teachers? Spirit To Spirit Hello Fellow Black Person Give Me The Money THANKS Covid MOsley WOtta's new track "PACK" Produced by MEZ and Oxililary Studio Church Confusion Communities of Care Mood Time Outs Bite Sized Giggles Therapy Isn't Supposed To Be Easy Lower Registerd Discipline Say No To Your Kids Social Media is the Streets Fight in the DMs Congrats & Condolences Care About Your Kids Where ARE Your Kids? As always, please check out more info at www.thefathersgroup.org  Please rate the show if ya like it! And we'll talk to you on the next episode! See you at the office!

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 is revolutionary from a western perspective. You don't want to miss this! We also dig into some of these other topics: * .064% * J.R.R. Tokenism's * Wearing a White Suit in a Sewer * It means KNOW worries * Crack-matics * The Alphabet is Racist * Don't Wait For A Crisis * FAFO The Dragon * Leg Day Ignorance * Limited Codeswitch * Killing yourself to survive * Trend Oregon * Penalized Vulnerability * The Babemba Tribe's Justice System * Get The Stick * A Room Full of DayDay's  * Knowledge without Nuance * Incense, Cardboard, and a Touch of Mold * Mosley's Sassy Thoughts * But I've Got A Formula! No breaks in this episode. But as always, please check out more info at www.thefathersgroup.org  Please rate the show if ya like it! And we'll talk to you on the next episode! See you at the office!

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 we cover include: Creativity Laugh Tracking Data Brokers & AI Creative = Revolution 72 Chevelle Hard top Nuke KeyCards = GenX Fidgit Toys Lil Casper The Ghetto of the Galaxy Humans are Parasites Song Interlude: Kevin Jones - Estilo Nuevo Two Diapers What are you LOOKIN at? It's Whitney, though... They keep feedin you... Mediocre Demolition Man GOAT (Greediest Of All Time) Bath Salts Munchies His Credit is FittyCent Look Under Your Chairs.... Sally Russell In Africa You can send it! Who ate the last of the CheesyHos? As always, please check out more info at www.thefathersgroup.org  Please rate the show if ya like it! And we'll talk to you on the next episode! See you at the office!

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 much more are covered in this episode. We also discuss her upcoming film "Confidence" which will debut in September. Some of the other topics include: * It's Long Beach in the House * Absentee Prison Sentence * Ambervert * Seasoned Cadences * Mindset Shifts * Depleted External Validation * Avert Your Eyes * Sometimes You're The Problem * Little Brother, Big Brother  * I Don't Want To Get It... * Dating, Apps, & Outside Noise * We Ain't Friends! * Bumble Haiku's, No Fish * Your Gift Fulfills A Need * Random Panic Attacks * Dealing with Rejection * Terrible Attention Spans * Mumble Mouth Rap Dogs * Confidence Film Discussion * I'm Happy In My Tree We also debut DayDay's new single Gin N Juice! And it is straight FIRE! Be sure to come out to see Confidence! Two showings can be found here: Sept 17th at Open Space Sept 28th at COCC Hitchcock Theater - 5:30pm Come out for delicious Jamaican Food provided by Jermaican Jerk Culture (y'all, there's gonna be oxtail), a Haiku booth, discussion panel from the interviewee's, come on out to either (or both) showings of Confidence!

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 the Olympics. On today's episode you'll hear other topics like: * Dookie in the river * Here's The Fun Part * Raygun's Dissertation * Record Labels Are Controlled * InFORMER... * Hip Hopper * Moving the Crowd * Kangaroo Jack's Sister * Plickity Clow, Plickity Clow * Old Tom Cruise * Mediocrity Is Celebrated * White Folks Have Javelins * Sing Yo Song * What Constitutes A "G.O.A.T." * 36 Bars * 3 Brain Cells * GOATs in Training * Listen Up Olympics  * Double Standards * Kenny Gump Also on this show, we hear New Nation by Bujo Kevin Jones! As always, please check out more info at www.thefathersgroup.org and www.juneteenthcentralor.com Please rate the show if ya like it! And we'll talk to you on the next episode!

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 which, here are some of the topics we cover: Introductions To The OGs Lou Rawls & Daffy Dill A Tale about Billy No Raisins In Your Pocket Introductions w/Dalton & Marcus Kelly Arrives There was a girl! Building the Black Community Let's Talk About Dudley Hondurus RayRay How We Learn Kelly's motivations Single Carbon Units Therapy Sessions Jesus Loves You Dinner Here's a Broom... Go Sweep The god of Oppressor is not the god of the oppressed George & Georgina That Child is Missing Hair No More Categories As always, please check out more info at www.thefathersgroup.org and www.juneteenthcentralor.com Please rate the show if ya like it! And we'll talk to you on the next episode! * Just a note, some of the mics were having technical difficulties so there are a few small segments where either mine (Kenny) or Kelly's audio is a bit low. Will have that fixed for next time!

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 episode and you don't wanna miss this one! Some of the topics include... The Cybertruck Solves Racism Cars EV vs Tactile No Control, No Fly Zone Bluetooth Ovens Disconnection Brings Connection Partyline's Were Unhinged "Minority" Report 2AM w/Carly Rae Jepsen Neighbor Trouble Pt 1 Show Break - One Love by Day Day Poppin BBQ Collars East Palo Alto to Oregon Bodies On a Plane & Palm Reading Neighbor Pt 2 Raking Racists From East Palo Alto to Central Oregon Extended Stay Hotel "Adventures" Drama Addictions Check out John Charles' Organization's website: sriponya.org Also on this show, we hear earlier music from DayDay with the song One Love As always, please check out more info at www.thefathersgroup.org and www.juneteenthcentralor.com Please rate the show if ya like it! And we'll talk to you on the next episode!