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This is America's most unique podcast. It is hosted by Blackline, a young Black man who rose from the rough streets of Memphis; and Blueline, a seasoned white police officer working the beat in Nashville. Follow these two as they talk about race relations, politics, current events, religion, and eve…

Thomas Bailey

  • Feb 4, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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  • 52 EPISODES


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The Holistic Connection

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 22:42


On this episode Thomas (aka Blackline) meets with Jordan Gates, the Co-Owner of this wonderful place called The Holistic Connection. They talk about how the business got started and how his products actually help people. This is a 420 friendly conversation. So we hope you enjoy!!!The Holistic Connection has multiple locations here in the Nashville area. One in Brentwood, Smyrna, and Murfreesboro.

Prt. 2 Magic with Ramptin!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 47:24


Continue to enjoy this episode!!

Magic with Ramptin

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 53:48


In this episode Thomas (aka Blackline) sits and talks with a magician whom he met at this great place called Holistic Connection! They deep dive into how Ramptin got into field; that leads to multiple conversations of how we view the world today! Of course the guys had fun. A great conversation but sure to make you laugh. Hope you enjoy!Follow Ramptin at https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJoesAt3/

Update the System.

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 50:08


Thomas and Sean are back! Blueline is still busy doing cop work, being a husband and father. He has a crazy schedule!! However Sean was requested from some of the fans to return to the show. On this episode two friends discuss Covid-19, Politics and how the system needs to be updated, The Debate, Breonna Taylor and much more!!!As always thanks for listening, enjoy the show!!

Update the System Part 2.

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 21:58


Prt. 2 Deep Dive with Sean Lanahan

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2020 55:53


Prt. 2... The guys continue their great conversation, enjoy!

Deep Dive with Sean Lanahan

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2020 57:28


On this episode of Blurred Lives Thomas goes into a deep conversation with one of his old work buddies. Sean Lanahan is one of the White people who tries to get it! Tries to understand racism while trying to understand the system. Thomas and Sean talk about Racism, of course and other things as well!!

BLUELINE IS BACK!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 59:59


We told you so....We’re back!

It’s time we come together w/CJ100

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 49:52


On this episode Thomas interviews a great friend who has experienced racism and is having a hard time fighting the system for his daughter! CJ talks about the system in a racial format and also how the system is just against Black Fathers! Please listen up!!!

Interview with Cody Balfour! Prt. 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 55:44


On this episode Thomas aka Blackline interviews his college friend, Cody Balfour. Cody is from Tulsa, Oklahoma, biracial, parents have been in and out of jail but he still holds on to his faith. They talk about the recent racial tension and riots. Listen up!! You don’t want to miss this!

Bailey Takeover Pt.1

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 45:08


Blackline’s wife joins him on their Bailey Takeover!! They talk about their first year of marriage and how they are juggling things during this quarantine!

Memphis Moses!!!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 101:09


Welcome back and thanks again for listening to the Blurred Lines podcast!! In this episode the guys welcome Blackline’s childhood friend, Chris Townsend, to the podcast. CT is a rapper, artist, poet, musician and one hell of a nice guy. This is a lively discussion and a very insightful episode. Hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed recording it

Brainwashed

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2019 64:45


Welcome back and thanks again for checking out the Blurred Lines podcast!! On this episode Blackline reads excerpts from Tom Burrell’s book “Brainwashed” which leads to a discussion about the insidious nature of racism in America and the far reaching implications on American society. Don’t forget to check out Blacklustre Clothing Company and thanks again for any and all support

Cornucopia!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2019 76:24


Welcome back and thanks again for supporting the show!! On this episode the guys cover a wide variety of topics including Blackline’s 1 year anniversary of marriage in which Blue asks Black what are the biggest lessons he learned over the course of the first year. This leads to a discussion about freedom of speech in America, Mueller’s recent congressional testimony, and other related topics

Trump Tweets, Being 2 Woke and Eric Garner.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2019 89:02


Welcome back!! Thanks again for checking out the Blurred Lines podcast. On this episode the guys discuss Trump’s recent tweets in which he told several American born congresswomen with brown skin to go back to where they came from. This leads to a discussion about the death of Eric Garner who was killed by a New York cop 5 years ago. Blue points out that based on the 3 prong test posited by case law from Graham vs. Connor the placing of Mr. Garner in any type of neck restraint was unreasonable from the start regardless of outcome due to the petty, nonviolent misdemeanor crime he was being accused of coupled with his passive resistance. This leads to a discussion of how woke is too woke and other related topics

Potpourri!!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2019 95:59


Welcome back and thanks again for listening!! On this episode of the Blurred Lines podcast, the guys discuss an incident at Blackline’s work where he had to fire a racist employee, Trump’s refusal to apologize to the Central Park 5, and the recent riots in Memphis. These topics lead to a discussion about consciousness, free will, and other related topics. Don’t forget to check out our sponsor Blacklustre Clothing Company for all your apparel needs

“When They See Us”

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2019 79:27


Welcome back!! On this episode of the Blurred Lines podcast the guys discuss “When They See Us” which is the Netflix show based on the Central Park 5 case in New York that led to the imprisonment of 5 innocent black juveniles in the early 1990’s. This leads to a discussion of why marginalized groups are justified in showing pride in the trait that led to the marginalization whereas privileged groups are not. Thanks again for listening and don’t forget to checkout Blacklustre Clothing Company!!

Abortion??

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2019 103:55


Welcome back!! In this episode of the Blurred Lines podcast the guys decide to dig deep and address controversial issues such as abortion, America’s historical and continued support of Israel, and other related topics. This is a lively episode and we hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did. Don’t forget to support black business and checkout our sponsor Blacklustre Clothing Company. Peace and empathy

Real Talk With Clemmie Greenlee.

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2019 114:41


In this episode of the Blurred Lines podcast the guys welcome Clemmie Greenlee to the show. Clemmie runs the nonprofit Nashville Peace Makers (https://www.nashvillepeacemakers.org/). Clemmie is a force of nature, a warrior, a fighter, an activist, a mother, a leader, and a friend. She has a lot to share and a lot of love to give. Thanks again for listening and don’t forget to support black business such as our sponsor, Blacklustre Clothing Company

Police being Police.

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2019 78:57


Welcome back to the Blurred Lines podcast and as always thanks for listening!! In this episode the guys discuss the traffic stop that led to the death of Sandra Bland back in 2015. Blue points out that while cops believe Sandra Bland was at fault for not complying, in actuality the officer is to blame for unnecessarily escalating the situation. This leads to a discussion about the shooting of Daniel Hambrick in 2017 and the shooting in Minnesota of the Australian woman who called 911. As always support our sponsor, Blacklustre Clothing Company, and all black owned businesses! The song at the end is by Cj100-It’s Owit

It’s Our Anniversary!!!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2019 86:47


Welcome back to the Blurred Lines podcast!! This episode marks the one year anniversary of the show! The guys discuss the Mueller report, the NBA playoffs, and various other topics. Thanks again for listening and don’t forget to support producer Tjuan and Blacklustre Clothing Company

THE MARATHON

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2019 68:14


This episode of the Blurred Lines podcast is dedicated to the life and memory of Ermias Asghedom. Better known as Nipsey Hussle to his fans that loved him. Nipsey had an enormous impact on his community in south central LA and also on the larger African American community as a whole. He will be greatly missed and hopefully widely emulated ✊

Interview with Cody Balfour

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2019 36:20


This great episode was cut short due to technical difficulties. We interviewed my college friend where we talk about religion and the movie ‘Us’.However, it’s still pretty good even though it was cut short. We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed recorded it. We apologize for it being so short. Thank you all for your support!!!

Tactics

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2019 98:17


Welcome back to the Blurred Lines podcast and as always thanks again for listening! In this episode the guys discuss the Tamir Rice shooting and the recent attempts by the Cleveland Police Union to have the officer that shot Tamir reinstated. This leads to a discussion regarding the problems behind maintaining a victim mentality and the importance of empowerment as well as other related topics. Don’t forget to check out our sponsor Blacklustre Clothing Company!!

Let’s Address This...

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2019 60:36


Welcome back to the Blurred Lines podcast and thanks again for listening!! This episode jumps around a bit with topics ranging from Michael Cohen’s congressional testimony to the Black Panthers and Fred Hampton to white people comfortably and casually using the N word. As always please check out our sponsor Blacklustre Clothing Company for Blurred Lines apparel and other killer black empowerment garb.

Patriots and Socialism

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2019 80:39


Welcome back!! In this episode the guys discuss the arrest of Jussie Smollett for filing a false police report, Steve Harvey, Kanye and other brothers who seem to be getting it consistently wrong. Blueline then discusses socialism, universal healthcare, taxation and how these topics relate to the almost two decade dominance of Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. Yes, you read that correctly, Blueline argues that the Patriots success is due in large part to socialist ideals. Thanks again for listening and please check out our sponsor at Blacklustre.com

White Guilt

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2019 77:20


Welcome back to the Blurred Lines Podcast!! In this episode the guys discuss the bizarre phenomenon of white guilt that otherwise well intentioned white folks like to inflict upon unsuspecting black people (in bars, none the less). They also discuss 21 Savage, Liam Neeson and other related topics. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to support black business at Blacklustre.com

MAGA DOES...

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2019 96:36


Welcome back to the Blurred Lines Podcast!! In this episode the guys discuss the dinner party hosted by Mrs. Blueline, Blackline and Blueline’s continued dominance at the game of Sequence, the recent attack on Jussie Smollett and Trump’s bizarre silence on the matter including his inability to say anything remotely useful (or anything at all, actually) when hate crimes are carried out in the name of MAGA, and other related topics. As always, thanks again for listening and please check out Blacklustre Clothing in support of black owned business

Mortgage, Finance, Recession.

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2019 90:32


Welcome back to the Blurred Lines podcast!!! In this episode the guys discuss finance, mortgages, and the market crash of 2008. They also discuss how sub-prime mortgage loans, which essentially led to the 2008 crash, targeted largely the elderly and minorities. This leads to a discussion about the importance of supporting/creating black owned businesses, the nature of wealth Vs. income, the roll slavery played in generational wealth for white people and other related topics. Speaking of black owned businesses, please check out our sponsor Blacklustre Clothing Company! Thanks again for listening

Conversations With Pimp

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2019 114:21


Welcome to episode #2 of the new year (we think)!!! In this episode we welcome Ms. Pimp to the studio. Pimp is a childhood friend of Tjuan’s and she’s also black and gay. We discuss many topics with Pimp including what it’s like to be gay and Christian in America, her rap career, and her time spent in prison for a drug charge. We also briefly discuss the recent pardoning of Cyntoia Brown whom Pimp actually knows from having served time with her in prison. This is a lively episode which we all enjoyed recording. Hope you enjoy it too

Matrix 2k19

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2019 91:05


Welcome to 2019 everybody!! In the first episode of the new year the guys discuss the Gregorian calendar and how it came to be the year “2019” in the first place. This leads to a discussion on the concept of time in general and other related topics. The guys also discuss several current events after which Tjuan asks the bombshell question; what was the turning point which led to white supremacy becoming so ingrained into so many different societies???? Thanks again for listening and please check out Blacklustre Clothing Company for all your 2019 garb!!

STAY POSITIVE.

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2018 66:04


Welcome back and thanks again for listening to the Blurred Lines podcast! Today the guys discuss the media and the ways in which media warps our conception of reality, often in very negative ways, while simultaneously being an essential part of an open and free society. The guys also touch on the death of President Bush, the Alabama mall shooting, and other related topics. Please check out our sponsor, Blacklustre Clothing Company, and thanks again for any and all support

What A Week.

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2018 82:40


Welcome back! In this episode of the Blurred Lines podcast the guys discuss the recent killing in Illinois of the armed security guard who bravely apprehended a shooting suspect, the 17% increase in hate crimes since 2017, and other related topics. It was a tough week for Blackline and this episode almost didn’t happen, but we managed to get it done none the less. Hope you enjoy it

WE BACK!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2018 84:19


Welcome back to the Blurred Lines podcast!!! The guys are back after a 3 week hiatus due to Blueline’s work schedule. During the hiatus, Blackline attended to some much needed self care while Jetsetter Producer Tjuan traveled to Dallas for the Titans/Cowboys game. The guys discuss Blackline’s recent mental health diagnosis, the midterm elections, and various other topics. Thanks again for listening and please check out our sponsor, Blacklustre Clothing Company, on Facebook and Instagram!

Prayer, Conspiracy and More!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2018 97:08


Welcome back to the Blurred Lines podcast!! In this episode the guys discuss......well.......just about everything. Topics ranged from life after death and psychedelics to separation of church/state and R. Kelly. Basically just three friends hanging out and talking. Thanks again for listening and don’t forget to check out our sponsor Blacklustre Clothing Company for Blurred Lines merch and other apparel.

“Capitalism”

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2018 89:38


Welcome to episode 16 of the Blurred Lines Podcast! In this episode Blackline and Blueline along with producer Tjuan discuss capitalism and the ways in which capitalism, in its earliest conceptions in America, relied heavily on slavery. This leads into a discussion of wealth in America, taxation, socialism and other related topics. The episode concludes with Blueline discussing how important it is for white people to speak out honestly about racism to other white people. Thanks again for listening and don’t forget to check out our sponsor, Blacklustre Clothing Company, for Blurred Lines merch and other apparel

“We Ain’t Quiting”

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2018 88:26


Welcome back to the Blurred Lines Podcast!! Sorry we missed last week, but sometimes life has a tendency to disrupt your plans. On this episode there are no guests. This episode features Blackline, Blueline, and Producer Tjuan discussing life and it’s many challenges, mechanisms for getting through life’s difficulties, and other related topics. We also briefly discuss the Botham Jean shooting in Dallas and the ways in which it does and also doesn’t reflect systemic racism. This was a fun and much needed conversation for the guys. Hope you enjoy it and you get something helpful from it. Much love

Diversity..

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2018 64:12


Welcome back to the Blurred Lines Podcast! On this episode the guys welcome local rapper Karim Al-Saied to the show. Karim is a Palestinian who was living in Iraq during Operation Desert Storm. Karim is a practicing Muslim and he speaks Arabic. This was an excellent and lively discussion and we hope you enjoy it. Thanks again for listening and don’t forget to check out our sponsor Blacklustre Clothing Company for Blurred Lines merch and other apparel. In honor of our 14th episode, go out and do something kind for someone today!! Even better, make it someone who’s different from yourself ✌

2nd Amendment (with Tortois Wind)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2018 98:32


On this episode of the Blurred Lines Podcast the guys welcome their first ever female guest to the show, Tortois Wind!! Tortois Wind is an author, activist, and elected official in the state of Tennessee and as you will hear she’s definitely fighting the good fight. We discuss the 2nd amendment and how it applies (or more correctly, doesn’t apply) to black people among other topics. This was an excellent conversation and we hope it motivates you to get out and make a positive difference in your communities!!!

2nd Amendment (with Tortois Wind)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2018 98:32


On this episode of the Blurred Lines Podcast the guys welcome their first ever female guest to the show, Tortois Wind!! Tortois Wind is an author, activist, and elected official in the state of Tennessee and as you will hear she’s definitely fighting the good fight. We discuss the 2nd amendment and how it applies (or more correctly, doesn’t apply) to black people among other topics. This was an excellent conversation and we hope it motivates you to get out and make a positive difference in your communities!!!

Streets, Jail, Addiction and Music.

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2018 101:24


Episode 12 of the Blurred Lines Podcast welcomes local rapper Dee Dee to the show. Blackline and Blueline along with producer Tjuan talk to Dee Dee about his arrest in 2012 for selling cocaine and his eventual recovery from street life. The guys also discuss addiction and the many ways in which addiction manifests in different people. Once again, thanks for listening and don’t forget to check out our sponsor Blacklustre Clothing Company! Social Media Contact: Instagram-blackline7Twitter: blackine _7

Black Youth vs. White Youth

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2018 74:56


Welcome to episode 11 of the Blurred Lines Podcast!! In this episode Black and Blue along with producer Tjuan discuss the Scottsboro boys who were 9 black kids falsely accused of raping 2 white women in the 1930’s. The guys discuss the ways in which the media portrayed the Scottsboro boys and compared that to the way the media portrays black people today. This leads to a discussion of the ways in which black people are prosecuted for crimes compared to white people as well as other topics. Thanks again for listening and don’t forget to check out our sponsor, Blacklustre Clothing Company, for Blurred Lines merch and other apparel.

Just Married.

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2018 60:26


Welcome to the 10th episode of the Blurred Lines Podcast!! This episode marks the first episode featuring Blackline as a lawfully married man. Blue and Black along with a few interjections from Tjuan discuss Black’s recent wedding and marriage in general. They also discuss Lebron’s new school for inner city kids in Ohio, Dak Prescott’s recent comments, and a myriad of other topics. Thanks again for listening and don’t forget to check out our sponsor Blacklustre Clothing Company! Also, please donate to the podcast by using the Cashapp: Amun7

Episode 9: Black Wall Street

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2018 82:09


On episode 9 of the Blurred Lines Podcast Blueline returns to discuss Black Wall Street with Blackline and Tjuan. We also discuss the Terence Crutcher shooting that occurred in September 2016 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Blueline then tells a story that happened to him at work just a few days earlier which is a good example of the ways in which police should be dealing with subjects, such as Terence Crutcher, who are incapacitated by drugs. Don’t forget to check out our sponsor, Blacklustre Clothing Company, for Blurred Lines merch and other killer apparel. Once again, thanks for listening.

Obama.....

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2018 83:56


In this episode Blackline, Antjuan and Cracker Kyle address Juneteenth and Obama. They also address a lot of racial issues, especially in the black community. They dive deep into what’s wrong with the black community and what they wanted from Obama. If you are a fan of the show; please donate to the show. To fund the show please cash app: Amun7This episode is great!!!

CASE LAW PT. 2/POLICE FORCE

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2018 95:06


In episode 7 of the Blurred Lines Podcast, Black and Blue along with producer Tjuan welcome Cracker Kyle to the show. Kyle is a longtime friend of Black’s and is his only African American friend. We discuss the police use of force continuum and the ways in which officers move up and down the continuum. We then discuss the Antwon Rose shooting in east Pittsburgh and the ways in which case law will once again likely lead to the officers eventual acquittal among other topics. Thanks again for listening and as always please show our sponsor Blacklustre clothing company some love.

Episode 6: Views on God.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2018 72:34


In episode 6 of the Blurred Lines Podcast, black and blue, along with producer Tjuan, tackle Christianity and the many ways in which it’s viewed, practiced, and interpreted. This episode could be viewed by many as rather controversial, but black and blue see it more as an honest approach to the age old question; who is god??? Does god exist? If so, what might he/she/it look like?? Even more importantly, what does he/she/it expect from creation???? As a spoiler, we don’t necessarily answer these questions, but instead we discuss the many ways in which Christianity is viewed through the eyes of it’s varied and diverse adherents. Thanks again for listening and, as always, we appreciate those who are willing and able to tackle life’s biggest questions with honesty, openness, and good intention. To reach Blackine, if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to these sources:Facebook- Thomas Deion AmunInstagram-Blackline7 Twitter-AceAmun7

EPISODE 5: Who is the 5 Percent?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2018 81:22


In episode 5 of the Blurred Lines Podcast Black and Blue welcome their first guest to the show; Jabriel Allah. Jabriel is part of the Five Percent Nation, also known as The Nation of Gods and Earths which is an offshoot of the Nation of Islam. This was a bit of a departure from past shows covering topics such as faith and religion and how those concepts are viewed by the Five Percent Nation. As always, thanks for listening and don’t forget to check out our sponsor, Blacklustre Clothing Company. Follow the host of the show...Facebook: Thomas AmunInstagram: blackline7Twitter: AceAmun7 Facebook: Jabriel Nassir AllahInstagram: @jabrielallahJabriel’s Blog: https://wanderingeyes.weebly.com/

Reagan, Clinton and Addiction.

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2018 88:34


In episode 4 of the Blurred Lines Podcast, Blackline and Blueline are joined by producer Tjuan to discuss Reagan, Clinton, the war on drugs, addiction, and mental illness among other topics. The episode concludes with Blue discussing a real life police encounter in which Blue was incorrectly perceived to be profiling two black females. As always, thanks for listening! We hope these discussions challenge you to think deeper about important topics that effect us all! Also, don’t forget to check out our sponsor, Blacklustre Clothing Company.

Slave Codes!!!

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2018 68:39


In this episode Blackline and Blueline tackle the subject of Slave Codes. A set of rules and regulations that started during slavery but has seem to transcend it's way to the modern day era.

CASE LAW

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2018 36:48


On July 6th, 2016, Philando Castile was shot and killed by St. Anthony, Minnesota police officer Jeronimo Yanez after being pulled over for a blown taillight. In this episode Blackline and Blueline discuss the shooting and the ways in which case law led to the eventual acquittal of Officer Yanez. Unfortunately we experienced technical difficulties while recording this episode which led to us losing approximately 20 minutes of the discussion. We did our best to pick up where the discussion left off, but it’s far from perfect. Our apologies for the error and please be patient as Black and Blue slowly learn the art of podcasting. Hope you learn from the show and, as always, thanks for listening

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