It’s Serial, Beyoncé & A Real Chef
Tobias Dorzon – I’m A Real Chef
Tobias Dorzon played running back in the NFL briefly then went to culinary school and became a serious chef. He is the owner and creator of Huncho House in Hyattsville, Maryland, and he’s brilliant. An amazing conversation about playing in the NFL, being a chef, and running a restaurant.
The Hip Hop Cop
When the NYPD, FBI, HIDTA, and the United States Attorney looked at the business of Hip-Hop what they really were looking to do was connect 80s era crack kingpin organizations to known and famous faces. And there was a retired NYPD Cop, who was brazen enough and understood Hollywood, to start calling himself THE HIP-HOP COP, his name was Derrick Parker.
Drive Slow | Mansa Musa and The Mali Empire
After nearly two years, Mansa Musa finally completes his pilgrimage to Mecca. The trip is filled with tribulations, but the transformed king has prevailed. The spiritual journey may not erase the wrongdoings of his past, but it leads Musa to a peaceful, self-acceptance. After his trip to the holy land, Musa must make his way home to his throne in Mali. But the road back may not be as welcoming as the one to Mecca.
The American Comeback
Professor of comparative political science and author of the book: Comeback: Routing Trumpism, Reclaiming the Nation and Restoring Democracy's Edge, Steve Fish joins Danielle and Waj on #democracyish and when we say "class is in session" on this episode we mean it! We discuss what Democrats can do to take back America from the grips of despair.
Throwback Spotlight
Taraji P. Henson – How To Act: A Master Class
Taraji P. Henson is one of the great actors of our time and in this throwback conversation, she gives us a master class in acting. She explains how she relates to her characters, how she approaches scenes, and how she uses her instrument. Taraji is amazing.
Arielle Nissenblatt (EarBuds Podcast Collective) and Steph Colbourn (editaudio)
The laughter is contagious between EarBuds Podcast Collective founder Arielle Nissenblatt and Steph Colbourn, founder of editaudio, as they discuss the core values built into editaudio, the inspiration behind brand choices, and how the Equality in Audio pact has returned with a fierce mission.
The Origins of Black Country Music; From Blues to Beyoncé and Texas Hold’em
What We Are Loving
Ryan Woodhall
Listening to Serial
The 4th season of Serial focuses on Guantanamo Bay and Post-911 America. This season is another example of world-class journalism and entertaining & engaging storytelling.
Fun Fact
Tropical rainforests cover less than 3% of the planet and are home to more than half our planet’s terrestrial animal species.
Story From History
This week in history: On April 24, 1800, the Library of Congress was established.