Different World, Same Story

It's our first ever holiday special! We're gonna take a brief (and well-earned) hiatus to celebrate and relax with our families. But before we do, come along with us for an in-depth exploration of that youngest, Blackest December holiday: Kwanzaa! Thank you for coming to our book report.Here are some resources for learning about Kwanzaa:https://www.interexchange.org/articles/career-training-usa/history-principles-and-symbols-of-kwanzaa/https://www.africa.upenn.edu/K-12/Kwanzaa_What_16661.htmlhttps://www.rd.com/article/kwanzaa-principles/https://www.oprahmag.com/life/a34894866/kwanzaa-principles-candles-meaning/2008 documentary The Black Candle, narrated by Dr. Maya AngelouComplete Kwanzaa: Celebrating Our Cultural HarvestStay safe out there, avoid gatherings, and we'll see you back in 2021! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We've had a lot going on behind the scenes, and we'd like to fill you in. Join us for news, BLERD talk, and be sure to send in your Questions For Grandad! Also, hug your loved ones right now. You never know when time is going to run out.

WE'RE SORRY MRS. THOMPSON!!What constitutes appropriate Valentine's behavior? How does a young man find love, keep love, act respectfully toward women, and do long distance relationships count?The biggest question of all: WHO IS DOPEY'S BABY MAMA??All this, plus a new segment called Ask Grandad, on tonight's episode of Different World, Same Story!Check out behind the scenes studio production, beats, and more with Kriss Liss! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Let's talk about spirituality, grounding, karma, affordable housing, tourists in your town, and yes - COVID and politics. We're all anxious and struggling with the literal darkness from Daylight Lack-of-Savings Time. Change the energy of your day with Ms. Furaha Moye!This is our final episode highlighting Ms. Moye. Next week y'all gotta listen to us rap about our regularly scheduled program and, while it's sure to be entertaining, it's unlikely we will carry any level of wisdom!If you've enjoyed this or any of our episodes, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you access our show. It only takes a minute and it makes a huge difference.Please also make sure you're following producer KrissLiss and consider joining our Patreon, where we share more upbeat content and learned resources!Photo Credit: Albert Scantleberry See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're all in need of a voice of reason as the nation waits for resolution. Take your mind off current events with the continued wit and wisdom of Furaha Moye! This episode features ghost voices and the first appearance of the Demondlets, Joel and Georgia.Who Made the Potato Salad? will definitely be added to our Patreon bookshelf!Make sure to follow us on social media, and most importantly leave us a review! It only takes a couple of minutes and you can listen to dope beats by KrissLiss while you do it!Photo Credit: Susie Lang Photography See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Basking in the wisdom and presence of Ms. Furaha Moye is an experience in full breaths and creative revival. We know you're going to love her as much as we do. Our conversation will be broken into multiple episodes; this week we discuss Black Lives Matter, voting, racism, Furaha's mother and her name, and much more! PS, 'Furaha' means 'joy' in Swahili, and Ms. Moye truly embodies that. After you listen to this episode, be sure to check out Furaha's story.THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU CAN DO RIGHT NOW IS VOTE!!! We're in the final week, the home stretch, the 11th hour. As Ms. Moye says, "Vote as though your life depends on it because IT DOES!"For more activism, visit Refuse Fascism.The ongoing 1619 Project is presented by the NY Times and Madeline highly recommends the podcast.Follow, rate, review, subscribe, like, share, rinse and repeat! Join our Patreon for bonus content, including our FREE reading list, mental health resource list, and more! Make sure you're also connected to the composer of our theme music, KrissLiss! We are on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.Grab an ad spot in our Student Gallery! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's the "Lost Episode" of Season 1! We're still in COVID quarantine, podcasting a la distance, but we're getting the hang of it and hope to be together again soon. Fortunately everyone has tested negative. Tell the people you love how much they mean to you every day.In positive news, y'all showed out with TWO 5-star reviews this week! Thank you for the feedback! We hear you, we apologize for lapsing in our description of the scenes (although you ARE supposed to be watching along, hint hint), and we're back on track! Be sure to follow us on social media and Patreon, and email us those questions for grandad!As always, check out producer KrissLiss for more dope beats. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Prepare to have your therapy socks knocked off! Mental health expert and HBCU alum Teah Williams Hampton joins us for a discussion about finals, stress, finding a good therapist, college life, and reclaiming disparaging words! She's so smart, and so fun, and you're gonna love her as much as we loved hosting her! So snuggle into your twin bunk bed and prop your phone up on your textbooks - it's time for Different World, Same Story!Don't forget to register for the Louisville Book Festival THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY!!!Join our Patreon and get access to behind-the-scenes, watch alongs, extra content, and more! Most importantly, please tell your friends and review this podcast!! We're having trouble in the ratings because the algorithm doesn't have enough info on whether or not people are listening!Keep up with KrissLiss and her creative fire! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sexy librarians. BK Knights. That time Madeline...well, you just have to listen!This week gets a little nuts, including the premise of the episode. Is it wrong for women to turn men's game on them? Should men and women hit on each other if they aren't interested? If a woman hit on you, would you turn tail and run or would you lean into it?We want to hear from you!! Leave your comments on our social media or as a review of the podcast! Join our Patreon for bonus content and to keep up with our shenanigans!Be sure to check out some fire music from KrissLiss and escape from our 2020 reality with Erv Klein's book Subterfuge! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The actual title of this week's episode is Gift of the Magi, but the second half of Whitley's advice - "try candy instead" is way more fitting this time of year!Demond and Madeline talk divorce, daddy/daughter relationships, holiday expectations, and more!Be sure to check out the Louisville Book Festival happening October 23 and 24, where you can get your copy of Subterfuge signed by author Erv Klein!Protect your rights (and the rights of your fellow voters) at the poll with Georgetown University's State Fact Sheet! Print it and take it with you to the polls!Are you a member of our Patreon? Sign up today for amazing bonus content, such as episode takeouts, watch-alongs (Unhung Hero is coming soon!), DWSS bingo, recipes, and of course our reading list! As always, please follow us on social media (Demond twerked this week!), rate, review, and tell people to subscribe to this podcast! Our theme music was produced by Kriss Liss See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Neurotic erotic chef? Space Guzzlers? How to walk in heels! Geology? Six year dry spells?All these things and more are in tonight's episode (which is also Stevie's last)! It all boils down to one topic: Inappropriate crushes...we've all had 'em! Let us know, how did you resolve your crush?Check out our Patreon, rate and review this podcast, tell three friends to subscribe!Follow us: Instagram @differentworldsamestory, Twitter @DiffWorldPodShow KrissLiss some love for her dope beats! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We still expect you to do your own homework, but we went ahead and covered Season 1 Episode 8: If Chosen, I May Not Run. This episode is off the chain!!! Did Madeline really have smallpox? What did Demond do with a roll of restaurant grade Saran Wrap? How many nicknames did Demond have in wrestling? What does Madeline think of Gilbert Hall after being in a boy's freshman dorm? All these stories AND MORE!Join our Patreon! We already have some bonus content up there, like Madeline's recipe for the perfect Avocado Toast and the first round of DWSS Bingo!Please be sure to rate and review (we'd love 5 stars), check out female music star KrissLiss, wear your mask, wash your hands, and REGISTER TO VOTE!!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hillmanites, today is an exciting day (and not just because Madeline's birthday is in two days)! Limber up and get ready for a marathon as we host NCAA 2019 Woman of the Year Angela Mercurio!Learn more about Angela and be sure to check out her reading list on her blog! Not sure what the triple jump is? This video might clarify things. You can watch Angela triple jump here and see the level she attained by the time she graduated here! Follow Angela as @thatgurlangie on both Twitter and Instagram!Our amazing theme music was written and produced by KrissLiss.If you're enjoying our podcast, please leave us a review on your podcast provider, follow us on social media, and join our Patreon! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's episode is all over the map (and so are our emotions). If you aren't aware, we're on the verge of getting Asshole General Daniel Cameron's determination in Breonna's case. Louisville is already a tense place. Additionally, Madeline's hometown is on the fringe of the horrible fires in Oregon and her husband's childhood friend passed away after a 6 week battle with COVID.Listen to this craziness, wear your mask, wash your hands, call your loved ones.Before you @ us, we KNOW Hanna-Barbara cartoons are problematic. ALL cartoons are problematic. It's what we grew up with, watch it like a time capsule.Here's an example of Hong Kong Fuey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljmquLwn1QsAnd everyone's favorite Yogi Bear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5AwcMWb1NsFor a signed copy of Subterfuge with a 10% discount, email the author at ervkleinauthor@gmail.com! You won't be able to put it down until you know what happened to U-112!Show our theme producer some love over on her site! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we discuss sibling love, loyalty, family stories, day dancing, and the origin of the phrase Lodi Dodi (it's not what you think!). Question of the Week: ladies, what was your experience with those hard bobble hair ties? Do you still carry the scars, and if you have daughters, do you still use them?Please leave us a review and share this podcast with your friends! Your review could be your worst/best roommate or sibling story!Check out the amazing producer KrissLiss and email ervkleinauthor@gmail.com for 10% off a signed copy of Subterfuge! Remember YOU can share your art with our listeners by reserving an ad spot! Head over to our Patreon for more bonus content including our ever-expanding reading list and Different World, Same Story bingo! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We aren't feeling funny this week. In fact, you need to be paying attention and it would be disrespectful for us to distract you.68 days. If you haven't registered, do it. RocktheVote.orgVote.orgIWIllVote.orgTurboVote.orgNationalVoterRegistrationDay.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Class, please welcome our first guest! Today we're joined by Cynthia Canada to debate the age-old question: can women have it all? Please forgive our variable sound quality. Due to COVID safety protocols, we all wore masks and maintained social distancing in the podroom. This meant we were all a bit muffled, and we've done our best to correct for that.Be sure to check out rising star KrissLissGet your signed copy of Subterfuge and a 10% discount by contacting author Ervin KleinPlease take a moment to review us on Apple Podcast - it helps others find us! Then join our Patreon for bonus content!Remember, YOU can advertise to our student body! Contact us for details! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's episode is packed with history, indignation over current events, scarlet women and peer court, and much more!Further your education through the Yale Open Courses, especially AFAM162. Check out our reading list and suggest additions. Interested in other history? Learn all about the Quartz Crisis (yes, it's real!).Check out composer and producer KrissLiss and show her some love. Be sure to rate, review, and tell 3 friends to subscribe. Visit our Patreon for bonus content including a Thugaboo watchalong!For an autographed copy of Subterfuge and a 10% discount, contact Erv Klein at ervkleinauthor@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

First, our condolences to the Wayans family on the loss of their matriarch, Elvira. Please note that this episode was recorded while she was still very much alive. We never intend any malice or disrespect with our jokes.Second, the audio is a little rough; we had a loose mic connection and didn't know it. Listen with earbuds with care.Ohhhhhh, the real world responsibilities. You know it's hard out here for Denise! Demond deep-dives into the Wayans Dynasty, we talk about shoes, dating, voting, consequences, and more!You know the drill: rate, review, subscribe! Follow us on social media! Join our Patreon! Listen to KrissLiss' new single! Also, wish Demond a happy Demond Day on DemAugust 10th! He didn't find a gospel choir, but it's gonna be a great day nonetheless.NEW for this week: YOUR WORK can reach a larger audience through our humble Hillman podcast. We promote people, not products, so if you have music, comedy, or other work to share email us and we'll get you a spot! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Technically written as the Pilot episode of A Different World, Episode 2 introduces Maggie - Jaleesa and Denise's 3rd roommate and the only white main character.Demond and Madeline share stories about The Olden Days before cell phones and flat screen TVs, and you get to hear the Tale of Madeline's 4th Grade Fro (make sure you're following us on Instagram).Our theme music is Out of Ashes by Kriss LissJoin our Patreon rate, review, and subscribe! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's time to move into the dorm! Funny thing about dorm life, you don't always get to pick who you live with....Do you have an epic roommate story? We'd love to hear it! We'll even read it on the air! Email differentworldsamestory@gmail.com.Subscribe, rate, and review to help more people find us. While you have your device open, follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and at patreon.com/differentworldsamestory. Then check out the composer of our theme song and show her some love: Kriss Liss See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hey there! Hello! Welcome to Different World Same Story! We're your hosts, Demond and Madeline, and we'd like to take a moment to introduce ourselves and this show. If you need anything while you're here with us, let us know at differentworldsamestory@gmail.com. Take a moment to familiarize yourself, then tell all your friends, subscribe to our social media, and leave us a review!Our theme music is Out of Ashes by KrissLiss. Check out her latest single, Glowry and make sure you're following her on all platforms, too.IG: @differentworldsamestoryTwitter:DiffPodFacebook: DifferentworldsamestoryPatreon: /differentworldsamestory See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.