Freaknik: A Discourse on a Paradise Lost

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A celebratory spring break party in Atlanta initially started by the glitterati of African American college students which, over the course of two decades, evolved into a cultural phenomenon. Hear through the eyes of musicians, journalists, residents and politicians as they relive and investigate Fr…

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    • Aug 20, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 31m AVG DURATION
    • 11 EPISODES
    • 1 SEASONS


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    THE NADIR OF OUR FORTUNES or: "Lethal Weapon 5"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2019 42:25


    The One where Chris and Savannah are on some ill “Buddy Cop” shit. As our series draws to a close, we discuss the possible future of Freaknik, and how Atlanta stays keeping “America Great Again" and again and again... Noom: Start your trial today at Noom.com/Freaknik.

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    INCEPTION or: Frankly, America...We Actually Really "Give a Damn"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 55:04


    The One where Atlanta Segregates Itself as an Outlier in the American South. Freaknik comes to a close in the "City Too Busy To Hate." SimpliSafe: Get free shipping and a money-back guarantee at SimpliSafe.com/Freaknik. Hims: Listeners get a trial month of Hims for just $5 at ForHims.com/Freaknik.  

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    We Want to Hear Your Freaknik Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2019 0:31


    Introducing the hotline for Freaknik: A Discourse On A Paradise Lost. If you have a great personal story or anecdote from Freaknik, give us a shout. Please leave a message at 646-693-0654 and tell us your story.

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    ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT'S ME, ATLANTA or: Steinem vs. Paglia vs. Uncle Luke

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 44:12


    The One where we go to Blue Flame and talk about the complexities of gender politics in Atlanta. We caught a glimpse of the "dark side" of Freaknik. Noom: Start your trial today at Noom.com/Freaknik.

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    THE SOUTH RISES AGAIN or: The Emergence of That "New New" Negro Spiritual

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 38:48


    The One where the East & the West get their “Comeuppance." Freaknik elevates Southern hip hop and Atlanta becomes the Motown of the South. Bevel: Get 20% off your next Bevel shipment at GetBevel.com/Freaknik.

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    GRIDLOCK or: The Unbearable Lightness of Being Stuck in Traffic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2019 45:55


    The One where we “Move Africans Rapidly Through Atlanta." Bevel: Get 20% off your next Bevel shipment at GetBevel.com/Freaknik. SimpliSafe: Freaknik fans get free shipping and a 60-day risk-free trial with SimpliSafe home security. Visit SimpliSafe.com/Freaknik. Away: For $20 off a suitcase, visit AwayTravel.com/Freaknik and use promo code FREAKNIK at checkout.

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    PRIME REAL ESTATE or: The New "Birthright"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019 37:03


    The One where things get "dark" in the "Black Mecca" of America...literally & metaphorically. Bevel: Get 20% off your next Bevel shipment at GetBevel.com/Freaknik.  Hims: Get a trial month of Hims for just $5 at ForHims.com/Freaknik. 

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    A DIFFERENT WORLD or: The Matriculation of the “Capital” of Dixie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2019 40:17


    The One where we head to the AUC to talk about HBCU's  (A.K.A.: "Historically Black Colleges and Universities") Bevel: Listeners get 20% off the Bevel Shave System at GetBevel.com/Freaknik. 

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    PROLOGUE or: The Abominable Indiscretions of Youth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2019 37:27


    To understand Freaknik, you have to understand Atlanta. Bevel: Listeners get 20% off the Bevel Shave System at GetBevel.com/Freaknik. SimpliSafe: Freaknik fans get free shipping and a 60-day risk-free trial with SimpliSafe home security. Visit SimpliSafe.com/Freaknik.

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    Introducing Freaknik: A Discourse on a Paradise Lost

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2019 2:38


    From Mass Appeal and Endeavor Audio, a new documentary podcast explores the spring break celebration Freaknik, and the city in which it began: Atlanta. Subscribe now. Episodes every Tuesday.

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    Freaknik is Coming

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2019 1:10


    Endeavor Audio & Mass Appeal present FREAKNIK, a new investigative podcast series. Freaknik is executive produced by Chris Colbert & DCP Entertainment. 

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