Animation & Activism

We're back! After a long hiatus we are about with a friend of the show, Jeff of The Racist Avengers. Jeff joins us to talk about racism in Naruto; a topic that not many acknowledge but as usual we like to look into things a little deeper. Music: BBPD!Artist: Scholar Kuwgi

Maadist talks with singer, songwriter and new cohost of the show, GLR. The two of them talk GLR's move to the eastern shore of Maryland, his work in the community, and the life of being a singer and songwriter. GLR also provides the music for this episode. 

In this episode roles are reversed when Scholar Kuwgi sits down and interviews Maadist. Listeners get a better look and understanding of who Maadist is, where the name came from, and how he began writing and podcasting. Music for this episode is a Scholar Kuwgi unreleased original. 

In this previously recorded episode Maadist speaks with Leslie Hall, from The Human Rights Campaign. The two discuss Leslie working as the HBCU Program Director for the Human Rights Campaign, cancel culture, and the LGBT community on HBCU campuses. Leslie Hall:FB: Leslie HallIG: LesliedhallTwitter: mrlesliehallMusic for this episode is #Pray4theseniggas  provided by GLR Music and can be heard on all major streaming platforms.  

In this episode Maadist sits down with James Yamakawa to discuss race relations and the fight for racial justice. Along with that they get into racism from the white perspective. IG: @Rice_traitorTwitter: @thericetraitorMusic in this episode is provided by Scholar Kuwgi.Song: Dead Or Alive

In this episode of Animation & Activism Maadist talks with Miles Thompson, the founder of Civic Citizens about politics. They'll discuss past elections, the upcoming election, and knowing who your local official is. IG: CivicCitizensTwitter: CivicCitizensMusic for this episode was provided by Jmor Lyfe and is available on all streaming platforms.Song: I Too Am America

On this episode, Maadist takes a step back from his usual conversations and sits down with his brother, Aaron Ross. The two of them discuss Aaron's life as an adopted child, the life of a hustler, being in prison, and starting a clothing line. Intro song or this episode is Nase ft. Lakeboii and LA. Facebook: Aaron RossIG: Stacklifeofficial

Maadist speaks with two of, The Racist Avengers about how social media can be used to educate people on racial issues, their work in the community, and how they avenge when necessary. Music for this episode was provided by Devon Beck. 

Makya, and I sit and discuss being an LGBTQ activist the negative stigmas that plague the community. 

On this episode Maadist discusses the crossover between hip-hop and animation with C-Mack. The two also discuss Mack's community work and the future of his non profit.