Bishop Chronicles

Adisa talks about the rise of stoic philosophy in the BJJ community. Is it an authentically positive thing, or just another hype trend? https://www.tiktok.com/@bishopchronicles

Getting our goals, and holding grudges does not work together. To truly be great, you must learn the power of forgiveness. Adisa looks at the Book of Forgiving by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his daughter Mpho. https://www.tiktok.com/@bishopchronicles  

The Bishop shares a sobering talk about diet, mindset and work ethic concepts you can use to not just look better- but BE better. https://www.tiktok.com/@bishopchronicles

Coming straight outta pandemic madness into the preludes of WWIII in the Ukraine, fear is higher than gas prices right now. Adisa the Bishop brings you the clarity to have courage in this moment. https://www.tiktok.com/@bishopchronicles

So many of us are so angry these days. Adisa helps is find a way to relax, and find the roots of our rage.  https://www.tiktok.com/@bishopchronicles

The Bishop looks at the wave of celebrity and low profile breakups with honest lens. How can you save the love you have, or heal from the one you lost? Listen and learn. Follow Adisa on Instagram @bishopchronicles

Adisa the Bishop gives you insights to stoic tools on overcoming grief and sadness. These are trying times for all of us for many valid reasons. Whatever has got you down, BCP is about to have you all the way up! Follow Adisa on Instagram

Despite the stress and mess of 2021, the Bishop shows you how to make sense of this year. You'll learn stoic methods to go into 2022 with your mind and goals clear. Enjoy this one and pass it onto 2 friends.  https://www.instagram.com/bishopchronicles/

As we move toward the holiday season and family gatherings for Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Festivus etc., ramp up- so does a lot of our anxiety and depression. This episode will help you find ways to worry less and hopefully enjoy more of the season. https://www.instagram.com/bishopchronicles/  

After getting a Moderna booster shot, Adisa the Bishop wonders if classic stoics like Marcus Aurelius (leader of Rome during the Antonine Plague that killed 60 million!) would have taken shot. His answer is NOT what you think.

This week we look at the pursuit of knowledge of self and the many ways in which that knowledge evolves over time. Then we look at the stoic practice of seeking direct knowledge of self and the subtle benefits it can deliver. Follow Adisa on Instagram: http://instagram.com/bishopchronicles

This week Adisa The Bishop talks about the stoic idea of "memento mori", the practice of remembering death. He gets deep sharing the wisdom from the first swordfight of a 13 year old Miyamoto Musashi and blends it with ideas from the philosopher Seneca. Buckle up. Follow Adisa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bishopchronicles/ The Realized Man: https://www.youtube.com/c/Therealizedman Ryan Holiday's The Obstacle is the Way: https://www.amazon.com/Obstacle-Way-Timeless-Turning-Triumph/dp/1591846358?geniuslink=true  

Adisa The Bishop takes the podcast in a new direction looking at the stoic perspectives on mastering anger. He shares a behind the scenes story of rapper KRS-One trying to fight him at Stanford University. Rare audio from the initial altercation is included.  Follow Adisa

As the Hip-hop community mourns the shocking loss of Zumbi of the legendary Zion-I Crew, Adisa The Bishop talks about his personal relationship with Zumbi. Adisa recounts their friendship and its focus on Hip-Hop, martial arts, meditation and spirituality. Then you get to hear a 2015 #BishopChronicles interview Bishop did with Zumbi .

Adisa the Bishop talks about the legacy and untimely passing of Shock G, and how Digital Underground threw the greatest parties in the history of the bay area. Ian P. Levy, EdD joins to talk about the life and music of DMX.

Adisa the Bishop talks with Shawn Crystal @inkpulp talking about Hip-Hop (KRS, Public Enemy and NWA's rise during the wave of thrash and punk), comics and how artists going forward can get paid with NFT.  @inkpulp @bishopchronicles

Adisa talks about lucid dreaming and shares old school rap stories. Follow Bishop Chronicles

This week Adisa talks with Hip-Hop social media wizard @drpostalot talking about the best and worst moves artists can make to get seen the right way. They talk everything from the impact of streaming trends like Twitch and Verzuz and the best tips for indie artists.  Follow Adisa on Instagram Follow Dr. Post A Lot on Instagram Much more on Pharcyde TV

Legendary DJ, radio host, historian and Co-author @mrdaveyd of Can't Stop Won't Stop with  Jeff Chang @zentronix (dropping March 15th) talks about how funk music in The Bay made it truly unique to NYC, LA, Houston and Detroit. Davey D also talks about a lesson he taught KRS ONE about Hip-Hop.  Davey D Adisa Banjoko Much more on Pharcyde TV

This week Adisa the Bishop talks with the one and only revolutionary rap icon stic.man aka @stic from the legendary rap group Dead Prez. They talk about how much love Dead Prez has for The Bay and how the Black Panthers impacted their work. Then Stic talks about how studying old school rap performances helped Dead Prez get their on stage shows so lit Lord Jamar knew they had something special. Follow stic.man Follow Adisa Pharcyde TV

Latino acting icon John Leguizamo @johnleguizamo and Executive Producer Carla Berkowitz talk to Adisa about the making of the chess film @criticalthinkingmovie . They share not only their love of chess and Hip-Hop but also the racism and gender based bias they struggle with trying to tell better stories from a Latino/Latina/Latinx perspective.    Adisa John Leguizamo Carla Berkowitz  

After a spike violence where Black youth in The Bay Area were seen on video shoving and attacking elderly Asians.  One man Vicha Ratanapakdee, 84 years old was sadly killed. Adisa the Bishop talks about how we might take steps to fix this unacceptable trend.  Daniel Dae Kim and Daniel Wu are offering a $25,000 reward in search of the attackers. Follow Adisa Pharcyde TV

The Bishop sits down with rap legend @casualrapgod about his new YouTube documentary The Battle Casual x Saafir. It details one of the greatest rap battles to ever have on live radio hosted by King Tech and @realsway on the Wake Up Show. Then they talk about Casual's journeys on tour, his book on Egyptology and his new technology venture www.hierovr.com.    Follow Casual on Instagram Follow Adisa on Instagram   Powered by Pharcyde TV

Iconic Hip-Hip photojournalist Mel D. Cole @meldcole sits with Adisa the Bishop and tells you stories of what it was like photographing Nipsey Hussle, Travis Scott and Black Thought. Then, he takes you with him on the frontlines of BLM protests for George Floyd and his first hand account of the Capitol Riots. You won't get this anywhere else.  Check out Mel D. Cole's amazing work at meldcole.com Follow Mel D. Cole Follow Adisa Powered by Pharcyde TV

Adisa the Bishop tells you how to keep your head on right as we approach the inauguration and the political and social upheaval. Stay positive with Bishop Chronicles. Adisa on Instagram Pharcyde TV on Instagram https://pharcydetv.com

We get you started off right in 2021 havin Wu-Tang Clan's Abbott, the @RZA sit with Adisa the Bishop to celebrate RZA gracing the cover of Jan 2021 @USChess cover story (written by Adisa and photographed by @mikerelm!) They go in depth on chess, meditation, his pilgrimage to China's Shaolin Monastery and he even gives you a vegan recipe to keep you fit and focused for 2021!  Watch the entire episode on the Bishop Chronicles YouTube Channel Follow the RZA on Instagram Follow Adisa on Instagram Stay locked in at Pharcyde TV

A show of epic proportions is on deck as Steve Bramucci @stevebram Showrunner of Talib Kweli's People's Party. The author and world traveler talks about his journey as a writer, his deep struggles with ADHD and the unknown history of Black pirates freeing slave ships in the Caribbean. Unprecedented hilarity and history in one shot.  Follow Steve on Twitter Follow Adisa on Instagram

Adisa the Bishop talks with groundbreaking Hip-Hop turntablist, Akira Funahash aka @akikoluv, a trans woman battle DJ from LA. They talk about the old school LA underground battle scene, the discipline it takes to get better and a lot more. Follow Akiko: https://www.instagram.com/akikoluv/ Follow Adisa: https://www.instagram.com/bishopchronicles Much more at https://pharcydetv.com

After the amazing versus battle and new peace by Jeezy and Gucci Mane, Adisa the Bishop looks at the toll of violence in Hip-Hop. Follow Adisa: @bishopchronicles   Much more on Pharcyde TV!

Adisa sits down with author Charles Russo to talk about Bruce Lee’s legacy and the truth behind his legendary fight with Wong Jack Man.   Read Charles Russo’s book Striking Distance   Follow Charles: @russocharlie Follow Adisa: @bishopchronicles   Much more on Pharcyde TV!

Max Kline and Jonah Scott of Rhythmic Mind (@rhythmicmind1) stop by to talk about hop hop therapy. Follow Adisa @bishopchronicles Much more on Pharcyde TV

This week Adisa the bishop looks at the amazing show Queen's Gambit and reflects on the importance of what it represents. Follow Adisa: @bishopchronicles Watch Bishop Chronicles FIRST every Tuesday at 12 noon pst on Pharcyde TV! Subscribe to Bishop Chronicles on iTunes and follow Spotify!

After watching Trump lose a nail biter to new president elect Joe Biden, Adisa the Bishop talks about the tough road ahead for America.  How will Biden's election affect you? Adisa's article on COMPLEX  Follow Adisa: @bishopchronicles Watch Bishop Chronicles FIRST every Tuesday at 12 noon pst on Pharcyde TV! Subscribe to Bishop Chronicles on iTunes and follow Spotify!

People have been quick to slam Ice Cube for sharing his Contract with Black America with the Trump administration. But what's really going on? Follow Adisa: @bishopchronicles Watch Bishop Chronicles FIRST every Tuesday at 12 noon pst on Pharcyde TV Subscribe to Bishop Chronicles on iTunes and follow Spotify!

Adisa gives you first hand insight on one of the most controversial figures in hip hop. @bishopchronicles Watch the interview on the Bishop Chronicles YouTube channel   To hear Bishop Chronicles episodes first, listen Tuesday-Friday at 5 pm pst on The Pharcyde's CydeLife Radio!  Subscribe to Bishop Chronicles on iTunes and follow Spotify!

Before #hiphoped was a hashtag Compton raised Dr. Jeffrey O.G. Ogbar @ProfOgbar (Twitter) was teaching Hip-Hop at University of Connecticut. Today we talk about how the crack cocaine explosion mixed with the underground gang culture of South Central Los Angeles and gave the world a whole new way to look at LA street life, business and law enforcement. From Toddy Tee's Batterram to NWA and Above the Law this cannot be missed. Follow Jeffrey: @ProfOgbar Follow Adisa: @bishopchronicles Watch the interview on the Bishop Chronicles YouTube channel   To hear Bishop Chronicles episodes first, listen Tuesday-Friday at 5 pm pst on The Pharcyde's CydeLife Radio!  Subscribe to Bishop Chronicles on iTunes and follow Spotify!

This episode we talk to MMA Champion D'Juan Owens about the fallout behind Tory Lanes shooting Megan Thee Stallion. He also teaches gender based violence prevention in America and Ugandaand Senegal for his non-profit Fight for Uganda. This was recorded several weeks back.  Follow D'Juan: @djuan____ Follow Adisa: @bishopchronicles   Watch the interview on the Bishop Chronicles YouTube channel   To hear Bishop Chronicles episodes first, listen Tuesday-Friday at 5 pm pst on The Pharcyde's CydeLife Radio!  Subscribe to Bishop Chronicles on iTunes and follow Spotify!

Dr. Judit Sztaray of Mechanics Chess Club (the oldest chess club in America is in San Francisco!)  @milibrary talks with Adisa the Bishop about the legacy of women in chess and the importance of women and girls in the sport.  Follow Dr. Judit Sztaray: @milibrary Follow Adisa: @bishopchronicles   Watch the interview on the Bishop Chronicles YouTube channel   To hear Bishop Chronicles episodes first, listen Tuesday-Friday at 5 pm pst on The Pharcyde's CydeLife Radio!  Subscribe to Bishop Chronicles on iTunes and follow Spotify!

As the quarantine continues and the news keeps us filled with anxiety, we decided to lighten your stress load this week. Dr. Tanji Gilliam of @oil_house_ is with us to talk about the topic of love in Hip-Hop. It is a fun conversation and enlightening about how we see art, ourselves and others.  Follow Dr. Tanji Gilliam: @oil_house_ Follow Adisa: @bishopchronicles   Watch the interview on the Bishop Chronicles YouTube channel   To hear Bishop Chronicles episodes first, listen Tuesday-Friday at 5 pm pst on The Pharcyde's CydeLife Radio!  Subscribe to Bishop Chronicles on iTunes and follow Spotify!

Adisa sits with juvenile justice advocate and protector of the people, activist Damien Posey @uncledamienspeaks! He sits down with Adisa the Bishop to tell you about what Covid 19, issues of homelessness, food shortages and gun violence. This is a sobering conversation you and your family need to hear.  Follow Damien Posey: @uncledamienspeaks Follow Adisa: @bishopchronicles   Watch the interview on the Bishop Chronicles YouTube channel   To hear Bishop Chronicles episodes first, listen Tuesday-Friday at 5 pm pst on The Pharcyde's CydeLife Radio!  Subscribe to Bishop Chronicles on iTunes and follow Spotify!

Nathan Mendelsohn @nathanmendelsohnbjj is a multiple champion jiu-jitsu black belt and rapper (known as Elite Technique) based in Santa Cruz, CA. They talk in depth about his journey in Hip-Hop, how he sees connections between that and rap and the surf culture in Santa Cruz. Then they have a deeper talk about mental health and the struggle for self mastery in regards to staying focused on what you love.   Follow Nathan: @nathanmendelsohnbj Follow Adisa: @bishopchronicles   Watch the interview on the Bishop Chronicles YouTube channel   To hear Bishop Chronicles episodes first, listen Tuesday-Friday at 5 pm pst on The Pharcyde's CydeLife Radio!  Subscribe to Bishop Chronicles on iTunes and follow Spotify!

Adisa the Bishop has an incredible no holds barred conversation with Brother Ali @brotheraliisblind. They talk about his  experiences in the wake of George Floyd riots, his thoughts on Whiteness seen through the lens of Hip-Hop, the art of Moroccan tea, and motorcycle caravans with Dave Chappelle. This is one for the books!  Follow Brother Ali: @brotheraliisblind Follow Adisa: @bishopchronicles   Watch the interview on the Bishop Chronicles YouTube channel   To hear Bishop Chronicles episodes first, listen Tuesday-Friday at 5 pm pst on The Pharcyde's CydeLife Radio!  Subscribe to Bishop Chronicles on iTunes and follow Spotify!

DJ Platurn @platurn is a Hip-Hop fixture within The Bay Area and then the world, via the Oakland Faders. Plus he has a beautiful legacy of mixtapes of ATCQ and most recently @redmangilla. He and Adisa have a great conversation answering the question "If you could only play ONE song for a person who had never heard of Hip-Hop what song would you play?" Follow Platurn: @platurn Follow Adisa: @bishopchronicles   Watch the interview on the Bishop Chronicles YouTube channel To hear Bishop Chronicles episodes first, listen Tuesday-Friday at 5 pm pst on The Pharcyde's CydeLife Radio!  Subscribe to Bishop Chronicles on iTunes and follow Spotify!

This week we go deep on Hip-Hop, chess and race in the chess world. His guest is  Florida A&M professor Dr. Daaim Shabazz @chessdrummer, founder of the Chess Drum. Everything from Wu Tang to chess in Africa, the Arab world is up for discussion.  Follow Daaim: @chessdrummer Follow Adisa: @bishopchronicles   Watch the interview on the Bishop Chronicles YouTube channel To hear Bishop Chronicles episodes first, listen Tuesday-Friday at 5 pm pst on The Pharcyde's CydeLife Radio!  Subscribe to Bishop Chronicles on iTunes and follow Spotify!

Dayanara Thompson @_soydayanara CEO of @iwokewellness joins Adisa the Bishop for an insightful conversation on mental and physical health tips during quarantine. Plus they speak about youth activism as well as Black and Brown unity.  Follow Dayanara: @_soydayanara Follow Adisa: @bishopchronicles   Watch the interview on the Bishop Chronicles YouTube channel To hear Bishop Chronicles episodes first, listen Tuesday-Friday at 5 pm pst on The Pharcyde's CydeLife Radio!  Subscribe to Bishop Chronicles on iTunes and follow Spotify!

Adisa the Bishop talks with the one and only @rhettmatic of @thebeatjunkies ! They have a fascinating conversation about the connected mind states between martial arts and the art of DJ'ing (also known as turntablism). Rhett shares a lot of jewels on the LA Hip-Hop scene.  Follow Rhettmatic: @rhettmatic Follow Adisa: @bishopchronicles   Watch the interview on the Bishop Chronicles YouTube channel To hear Bishop Chronicles episodes first, listen Tuesday-Friday at 5 pm pst on The Pharcyde's CydeLife Radio!  Subscribe to Bishop Chronicles on iTunes and follow Spotify!

Rakaa @therealrakaa of the west coast's own @dilatedpeoples. They talk about the old school rap, graffiti, and b-boy/b-girl scene. They reminisce about how they first met during the LA riots. Follow Rakaa: @therealrakaa Follow Adisa: @bishopchronicles   Watch the interview on the Bishop Chronicles YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/z-6euWKSAsQ To hear Bishop Chronicles episodes first, listen Tuesday-Friday at 5 pm pst on The Pharcyde's CydeLife Radio!  Subscribe to Bishop Chronicles on iTunes and follow Spotify! Interview begins at 26:17

This week, Adisa the Bishop takes you on an inward journey as we navigate these stressful times. His special guest is Feraidoon Mojadedi @feraidoon786 globally respected wise man owner of the famous @rumibookstore. They share a captivating conversation on the wisdom found in the poetry of Rumi and Attar and their similarities to certain themes found within Stoic philosophy and- Hip-Hop.   Follow Feraidoon: @feraidoon786 Follow Adisa: @bishopchronicles The Love Rap Spotify Playlist To hear Bishop Chronicles episodes first, listen Tuesday-Friday at 5 pm pst on The Pharcyde's CydeLife Radio!  Subscribe to Bishop Chronicles on iTunes and follow Spotify! Interview begins at 26:17

As we come out of the ashes of the protests, Adisa the Bishop looks at the history of the crisis in both Black economics and leadership. His guest is silicon valley businessman David Frazee Esq., Founder of @demystifyingsv . They talk about solutions for America in innovative business education and the opportunity technology provides for today's emerging business leaders.  Check out Demystifying Silicon Valley Follow Adisa: @bishopchronicles The Love Rap Spotify Playlist To hear Bishop Chronicles episodes first, listen Tuesday-Friday at 5 pm pst on The Pharcyde's CydeLife Radio!  Subscribe to Bishop Chronicles on iTunes and follow Spotify!