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Hello there! This podcast will have you loving your Monday mornings, and set your week off right. On this podcast I discuss ways in which we can take inspiration from some of pop culture's greatest events, and use those lessons in our daily lives as well as how we can implement those lessons to beg…

Asia Minor


    • Jul 15, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 24 EPISODES


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    Dope History: The Dancing Plague of 1518

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 24:29


    Hello Black Monday Works listeners!Coming back to you with another Dope History  episode about the mind boggling, strange phenomenon known as The Dancing Plague of 1518. Listen in as Taylor and I discuss (and debunk) theories, talk Mass Hysteria and Choreomania,  and try to connect dots in between. Its a wild ride! 

    Dope History: Mary Queen of Scots Part 2!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 28:43


    Hello Black Monday Works listeners! Coming to you with part 2 of Mary Queen of Scots. Tune in as I detail the aftermath of the David Rizzio, new players such as a jealous half brother and dastardly plot. Was Mary Queen of Scots truly an innocent or chess player in determining her own destiny? You don't want to miss this episode! 

    Dope History Begins! The Real Tea behind Mary Queen of Scots part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 30:04


    Hello Black Monday Works listeners! It's been awhile but your host is back this time kicking off a new show called the Dope History  podcast  where we discuss events behind events interesting historical figures, events the whole gambit! For our pilot episode we discuss the juiciness behind Mary Queen of Scots story! Tune into part 1 where we talk about Mary Queen of Scots origins from her fathers untimely demise, a crazy ex's plot for the thrown, her bestie David Rizzio and her blood isn't thicker than water cousin - Queen Elizabeth the 1st! Murder, Scandal, Betrayal - it's a packed episode you don't want to miss, so grab some tea or your favorite bev, and settle into the story behind Mary Queen of Scots!Music 

    How To Train Your Dragon & Flying Through Adversity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 32:50


    Hello Black Monday Works Tribe ! A happy new year and a new episode to you. We're kicking off Season 3 with a packed episode featuring one of the greatest animated series ever, How To Train Your Dragon! Tune in and discover why you learn grace, gain strength, and get a breakthrough all the while walking through great trials !It's a great episode for the New Year, you don't want to miss! 

    Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen & Cultivating Persistence in the Fight

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 27:33


    Happy October Black Monday Works Tribe! I know its been a long and busy fall but our podcast is coming back stronger than ever and you are in for a treat today! On today's episode we discuss the importance of cultivating persistence, faith in the midst of the fight, and how you become the best leader you need to be! Listen in as we follow Sam's journey from bumble Freshman to warrior of the universe! Believe me its an episode you don't want to miss! 

    Madagascar 2 & The Power of Friendship

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 33:06


    Hey! Hey Tribe! Welcome to another jam packed episode featuring the classic animated family feature, Madagascar 2! Rewatching this film was a riot and taught the power of friendship, and what's more 3 quick ways to be a better friend to yourself and others! You won't want to miss this hilarious, fun episode filled with the right tools you need to be a great friend! 

    Sony's Wish Dragon & Super power of Selfleness

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 26:30


    Hello Black Monday Works Tribe!! A Happy Monday to you! Today, we're going to take some powerful lessons from Sony's Wish Dragon! A hidden gem on Netflix that is a must-see, this hilarious and heartfelt movie talks about the danger of materialism and the trappings of being selfish. In today's episode we discuss how practicing selflessness can free us of the dangers of expectations, enjoying the simple things in life, and how caring for others begin with caring for yourself! Its a short episode but its packed with a bunch of goodies so be sure to tune in! 

    Fun with Dick and Jane: Gaining Resilience in the face of Life's Adversity!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 16:07


    Hey! Hey! Black Monday Works tribe, here's a short, fun episode coming from the UBER HILARIOUS comedy Fun with Dick and Jane! In this episode we'll talk about how to gain resilience, utilizing the tools/resources around you, and how to stay above when life gets you down. Short, but packed with some goodies! Get ready to tune in and have a blast! I

    WANDAVISION & Accepting your New Reality to a Better Life!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 34:33


    HELLO BLACK MONDAY WORKS TRIBE!!!!! It's your host Asia Minor, and BOY DID I MISS YOU! Its been some time, but not to fear, this episode is PACKED with some great tips and help to make up for it. Tune into to find out all about Wandavision, Marvel's HIT TV SHOW, and how sometimes accepting the reality in front of you can help maneuver you out of bitterness, strife, and pain. What a great way to jump back in! Also, be sure to check out the website blackmondayworks.com - a place made by creatives for creatives!

    The Croods 2 and the Dangers of Comparison

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 30:31


    Hello Black Monday Works tribe!!I'm back at it again with a new episode featuring The Croods 2 and the dangers of comparing yourself to others. We all know comparing ourselves is a sticky situation, one that leaves us feeling less than, negative, and potentially depressed. In this episode we learn the dangers of comparing, how to stop it, and gaining a new mindset in the process. It's one of the best episodes on the pod so do yourself a favor and check it out!ALSO CHECK OUT THE SITE! THE CHECK OUT THE SITE! - www.blackmondayworks.com. Find entertainment news, coverage on greenery and positive solutions to impact our communities! Also, a writer, collaborator, artist - check out the Black Monday Works Writer's  forum! 

    Season 2: Episode 1 Remebering Chadwick Boseman's Legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 27:43


    Hello Black Monday Works listeners! Kicking off our new season with remembering a dynamic, and talented man Chadwick Boseman. I like most people was rocked to my core when I heard of the passing of Chadwick Boseman, and as we come to 6 months after his passing I wanted to dedicate this episode to remembering his talents, wise lessons, and fun moments where his laugh lit up a room!This episode is filled with interviews and tidbits celebrating Chadwick's spirit the whole way!

    New Year,New Podcast: Avengers ENDGAME and The End of 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 27:00


    Hello Black Monday Works Tribe! Happy New Year TO YOU AND YOURS! On this episode I discuss Avengers Endgame and how the dusting sums up 2020 and the epic battle can help us mentally charge into 2021!Its a brand new episode you don't want to miss! Want to reach out - blackmondayworks@gmail.com !

    Guest Sode #3: TENET 2020 with Ryan Benjamin

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 37:14


    Hi Black Monday Tribe! Long time no see but trust me when I say this long awaited episode is worth it. On today's episode I invited my good friend Ryan Benjamin on to discuss topics ranging from our favorite filmmakers, movies that impacted us, and listen to us try to demystify Christopher Nolan's TENET. Its a packed episode you don't want to miss! Also be sure to check out the Black Monday's Website ! - https://www.blackmondayworks.com/post/thor-love-thunder-the-greek-twist-no-one-sees-comingFeel free to reach out ! - blackmondayworks@gmail.com

    Episode 8: Frozen 2: The Next Right Thing & How to Live with Grief

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 37:01


    Hello Black Monday Tribe! Its Asia again dropping another episode discussing an incredibly somber topic. In this episode we talk about how to live with grief especially when it is sudden and incomprehensible. Why this episode by no mean makes light of, or tries to simplify the grieving process it does speak on ways grieving is healthy, how to have patience with yourself and features an interview from the song writers that further explains how the Next Right Thing came to be in the midst of grief. I hope this episode assist us as we continue to go through this year of 2020 together. As always any questions/thoughts/concerns please email blackmondayworks@gmail.com anytime!

    Episode 7: Wonder Woman! Why the Right Thing is Hard to Do

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 43:15


    Hello Black Monday tribe!! Coming to you today with another epic episode featuring one of the BADDEST women of all time - The One and Only Wonder Woman! Tune into as we discuss why doing the hard thing can be so incredibly hard, but how to push through it and do the next right thing anyway. It's a fun episode you don't want to miss! Also - Our Website is Up YAY!! You can find links to articles on popular media, arts/books as well as a writing community up and running to suit your creative needs! Be sure to check it out and of course need to hit me up, the email will be below :)https://www.blackmondayworks.com/Email: Blackmondayworks@gmail.com

    Episode 6: Defeating your Dementors with Harry Potter&The Prisoner of Azkaban!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 35:44


    Hello Black Monday Tribe! It's been a minute so get ready for a packed but impactful episode. On today's episode we're utilizing one of my all time favorite books and characters, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban to discuss the greatest dementor of all - depression.Listen in for ways on how to defeat your personal dementor and stay tuned to the end for a treat!https://www.raegunramblings.com/diy-expecto-patronum-bath-bombs/Wanna reach out - blackmondayworks@gmail.com

    Episode 6: Accepting You Have No Friends (The Office Edition)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 79:08


    Hey, Hey Black Monday Listeners! We're switching up the format a bit on today's episode! Get ready to dissect the truth behind that powerful relationship called Friendship with a short clip from the show The Office! What do you do when you feel you don't have any? Is it them or is it you? And, most importantly, for those of us friendless how can we take this time to reflect and work on ourselves. Also, on this episode, I feature a new segment called Jim Jam news! A short news segment were I discuss funny stories that are wonky, personable, and downright bizarre. Lastly, I would love to connect with you guys more! Here's our email - blackmondayworks@gmail.com. Website coming soon!

    Episode 5: Keep Pushing On...Covid-19 Editon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 49:31


    Welcome back Black Monday Tribe! On this episode, we jump head in on tackling this thing, called the Coronavirus. Listen in for resources, and some tips on how to keep your mental game strong and potential ways to stay productive during this trying time. While things certainly aren't perfect it doesn't have to stop us in our tracks. Lets get ready to continue staying strong, and staying safe!

    Episode 4: The Big Lebowski and the Trappings of Laziness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 57:22


    Hey, Hey, Black Monday Listeners! Hope your off to a great Monday and a great week. We're spending today's episode with Jeff Lebowski, a.k.a. The Dude! We're talking about how easy it is to fall into laziness, deeper meanings behind it, and most importantly how we can get out the rut.Also be sure to check out this great clip from asapScience on Productivity - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHfjvYzr-3gIts a great tool for this week's call to action! So lean back wherever you are and get ready to 'abide'!

    Minisode 2: Conversations w/ Zach Montou: The Essence (and Nuance) of Patience

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 70:58


    Here we go again Black Monday Listeners! On today's episode I brought back our very special guest Zach Montou to discuss how patience is still important (and very much needed) in today's world. Listen in on how we define patience, why its so hard to cultivate, and some tips on how to begin practicing it. We go into some random rants here and there, but have patience...as we get back on track! You won't want to miss this episode!

    Episode 3: Frozen 2! Elsa and our Journey to a New You!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 53:42


    Happy 2020 Black Monday Listeners! Its been literally an entire year since we've last connected so I figure why not pick an awe-inspiring film to swing us into the New Year. In this episode, I discuss how we can use the continuation of Elsa's journey (with the help of everyone's favorite snowman) shows us how loving yourself is the first step in becoming the new person your striving to be. You want to want miss this!

    Minisode 1: (Not Really)! Conversation with Zach Montou -The Art of the Individual Journey, Life's Hustles, and Navigating Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 69:18


    Happy Monday Listeners! Get ready for a very very special episode featuring our very first guest Zach Montou. Tune into how Zach got his start in the film industry, the art of appreciating ones individual journey, extending oneself grace, and most importantly how to navigate the relationships in breakdown. This is one you certainly don't want to miss, so sit back and relax and get prepared to start your week off right!

    Episode 2: Bob's Burgers and When Things Don't Go Our Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 41:16


    Happy Monday Listeners! Get ready to jump back in from the long break with a special turkey episode of Bob's Burgers! In this episode learn how to navigate the tricky catch in life when things aren't turning out the way we think they should, how the word 'Want' plays into our expectations, and some key tips in practicing Gratitude! Tune in and start your Monday off right!Links as noted in the episode - The Gratitude Tree - https://blissfulkids.com/playful-mindfulness-for-children-gratitude-tree/-Practicing Gratitude tips - https://livelytable.com/9-ways-cultivate-joy-gratitude/

    Episode 1: Miles Morales and Our Leap of Faith!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 45:51


    Hello there, Asia Minor here! Welcome to the pilot episode of the Black Monday Podcast! In this episode I introduce myself a little more, tell you what you can expect from this podcast and then jump into our very first lesson from Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse! Its a goodie for sure, so get those spidey senses tingling!

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