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Chris Beasley and Richie Lunsford are two comedians who decided to start having conversations about race in the United States. Sometimes tense, sometimes awkward, never boring, these two discuss their experiences being black and white in a country that has not dealt with it's past.

Chris Beasley and Richie Lunsford


    • Nov 1, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from Imperfect Allies

    Episode 046 - Kris Lunsford

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 48:29


    Kris Lunsford returns!

    Episode 045 - Teesha Nelson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 64:08


    Join Chris and Rich in a conversation with their friend and writing partner Teesha Nelson

    From the Archives - Kris Lunsford

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 30:21


    Join us as we talk to Rich's brother Kris! This was recorded last year but we had some technical difficulties so lost the second half of the show, but the first half was so great we wanted to release it as a bonus episode!

    Episode 044 - Ambition

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 51:32


    Chris and Rich talk about ambition!

    Intermission - Where You At? - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 49:35


    Join Chris and Rich as they discuss where they are now, and where they are going. This is the second of our small intermission series, make sure you check out the first!

    Intermission - Where We At? - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 70:20


    Please join us as we discuss why there has been a hiatus in the show and where we are headed from here. We do talk about mental health and suicide in this show so please take note if you are sensitive to those topics. This is part 1 and part 2 will be out next week. Thanks for hanging in there with us and being an Imperfect Ally.

    Episode 043 - Netflix: Colin in Black & White

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 42:41


    This week we take a break from our Black Philosophy Debate between Booker T Washington & W.E.B. Dubois to discuss Netflix's Colin in Black & White. This short series chronicles Former NFL Quarterback & Social Activist Colin Kaepernick's upbringing. Come join the conversation. If you can, please consider supporting the podcast at: (https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies (https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies)) and/or leaving us reviews on iTunes! Read Booker T. Washington's book with us for the next 2 weeks. https://www.amazon.com/Up-Slavery-Dover-Thrift-Editions/dp/0486287386 (Up From Slavery)

    Episode 042 - The Veil with W.E.B. Dubois

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 50:51


    This week we discuss Souls of Black Folk by W.E.B. Dubois, exploring the concepts of The Veil and Double Consciousness. Come join the conversation. If you can, please consider supporting the podcast at: (https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies (https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies)) and/or leaving us reviews on iTunes! Read Booker T. Washington's book with us for the next 2 weeks. https://www.amazon.com/Up-Slavery-Dover-Thrift-Editions/dp/0486287386 (Up From Slavery)

    Episode 041 - W.E.B. Dubois' Progress

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 53:34


    This week we discuss Souls of Black Folk by W.E.B. Dubois, exploring his world view on Black American life. Come join the conversation. If you can, please consider supporting the podcast at: (https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies (https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies)) and/or leaving us reviews on iTunes! Read W.E.B. Dubois book with us for the next 2 weeks. https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Souls_of_Black_Folk.html?id=JPv4-U5q5BEC&printsec=frontcover&source=kp_read_button&hl=en&newbks=1&newbks_redir=0&gboemv=1 (Souls of Black Folk) https://www.c-span.org/video/?428039-2/the-knowledge-illusion (The Knowledge Illusion) https://www.openculture.com/2020/10/watch-cornel-wests-lecture-course-on-w-e-b-du-bois.html (Watch Cornel West's Free Online Course on W.E.B. Du Bois) https://apnews.com/article/ap-top-news-sc-state-wire-harriet-tubman-hip-hop-and-rap-music-b87360f0a6f1c22881fe6c52e9d62ce4 (Kanye West criticizes Harriet Tubman)

    Episode 040 - Dueling Black Thought

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 43:27


    This week we start a new discussion on American Black Thought. We juggle the two leaders of Black thought W.E.B. Dubois & Booker T. Washington, exploring their differences as we embark on a new series. Come join the conversation. If you can, please consider supporting the podcast at: (https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies (https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies)) and/or leaving us reviews on iTunes! Read W.E.B. Dubois book with us for the next 2 weeks. https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Souls_of_Black_Folk.html?id=JPv4-U5q5BEC&printsec=frontcover&source=kp_read_button&hl=en&newbks=1&newbks_redir=0&gboemv=1 (Souls of Black Folk)

    Episode 039 - Give Where You Have Abundance

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 47:45


    This week we wrap up our discussion on Individualism. We reflect of Partnerships, Definite Chief Aim & The BBC Documentary "Can't Get You Out of My Head" by Adam Curtis. Come join the conversation. If you can, please consider supporting the podcast at: (https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies (https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies)) and/or leaving us reviews on iTunes! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi2u-lGY-2i2ubLsUr6FbQ (Fiq The Signifier) https://youtu.be/_3Ox6vGteek?t=580 (Thomas Jefferson's America) https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/dave (Dave) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgFDWK_sf9c (Britney vs Spears)

    Episode 038 - Individualism & Christianity

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 61:57


    This week we talk with Chris Nye about The BBC Documentary "Can't Get You Out of My Head" by Adam Curtis. Come join the conversation. If you can, please consider supporting the podcast at: (https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies (https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies)) and/or leaving us reviews on iTunes! Join us in watching https://thoughtmaybe.com/cant-get-you-out-of-my-head/ (I can't get you out of my head!) http://chrisnye.co/ (Chris Nye) https://thoughtmaybe.com/by/adam-curtis/ (Adam Curtis Films) http://www.jonronson.com/ (Jon Ronson) https://www.audible.com/pd/So-Youve-Been-Publicly-Shamed-Audiobook/B00SNMHKNC?source_code=GO1DH13310082090P1&ds_rl=1262685&ds_rl=1263561&ds_rl=1260658&gclid=CjwKCAjw-sqKBhBjEiwAVaQ9a1ZSSLOwO03CPYCMbY4wQ5nHk_DoAlFrCMp01Cua6Y3DWVt993HPnBoCSnAQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds (Publicly shamed) https://people.psych.ucsb.edu/gazzaniga/michael/ (Michael Gazzaniga) https://ancestralmedicine.org/bio/ (Daniel Foor) https://twitter.com/flemingrut?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (Flemming Rutledge) https://faithinireland.wordpress.com/2019/03/21/lent-2019-fleming-rutledge-the-crucifixion-16-sin-where-to-begin/ (Capital S Sin) https://www.amazon.com/Not-Way-Its-Supposed-Be/dp/0802842186 (Cornelius Plantiga)

    Episode 037 - Definite Chief Aim & The Mystical World

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 49:13


    This week we talk about Definite Chief Aim and humans need to use powers bigger than them. Come join the conversation. If you can, please consider supporting the podcast at: (https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies (https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies)) and/or leaving us reviews on iTunes! Join us in watching https://thoughtmaybe.com/cant-get-you-out-of-my-head/ (I can't get you out of my mind!) Show Notes. https://www.mitchhorowitz.com/ (Mitch Horowitz ) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neville_Lancelot_Goddard (Neville Goddard) https://www.thesecret.tv/products/the-secret-book/ (The Secret) https://www.brainpickings.org/2017/02/22/in-my-own-process-bruce-lee/ (Bruce Lee's Letter to himself) https://traumatized.com/product/ancestral-medicine-rituals-for-personal-and-family-healing/ (Daniel Foor Ancestral Healing) Loki https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaos_magic (Chaos Magic)

    Episode 036 - Individualism & Partnerships

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 51:51


    This week we talk about Individualism and the need to have a partner. Come join the conversation. If you can, please consider supporting the podcast at: (https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies (https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies)) and/or leaving us reviews on iTunes! Join us in watching https://thoughtmaybe.com/cant-get-you-out-of-my-head/ (I can't get you out of my mind!) Show Notes. https://www.history.com/shows/alone (Alone tv show) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kodokushi (Kodukushi) https://personalitymax.com/personality-types/population-gender/ (Myers Briggs Population Percentages) https://www.amcplus.com/kevin-can-f-himself?utm_medium=sem&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=kevin-can-himself&gclid=CjwKCAjwybyJBhBwEiwAvz4G7wXkNdDLWMwgisNgzE_v0L5S-4KnXC8pK-JgngOVRZc4PnVWdBKJpxoCxboQAvD_BwE (Kevin can F himself ) https://www.mindvalley.com/superbrain/ (Memory Class ) https://thoughtmaybe.com/cant-get-you-out-of-my-head/ (Individualism Documentary)

    Episode 035 - July 4th: Speak the WHOLE TRUTH

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 64:45


    This week we talk about the 4th of July Come join the conversation. If you can, please consider supporting the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies (https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies) and/or leaving us reviews on iTunes! Americas Hero Journey matches this discussion https://youtu.be/rIqbJBpsJLo (https://youtu.be/rIqbJBpsJLo)

    How to look at July 4th as an Imperfect Ally

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2021 2:19


    Come join the conversation. If you can, please consider supporting the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies (https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies) and/or leaving us reviews on iTunes!

    Episode 034 - Beyond our labels with Myers Briggs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 73:59


    This week we talk to about Myers Briggs Come join the conversation. If you can, please consider supporting the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies (https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies) and/or leaving us reviews on iTunes! Find out your type https://personalityhacker.com/

    Episode 033 - Misdiagnosed Labels

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 81:20


    This week we talk to about Labels Come join the conversation. If you can, please consider supporting the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies (https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies) and/or leaving us reviews on iTunes!

    Episode 032 - Tyson Yunkaporta Sand Talking with the Imperfect Allies

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 71:31


    This week we talk about Western Society with the writer of Sand Talk, Tyson Yunkaporta. https://www.theimperfectallies.com/ (Theimperfectallies.com) Come join the conversation. If you can, please consider supporting the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies and/or leaving us reviews on iTunes! Sand Talk book https://www.amazon.com/Sand-Talk-Indigenous-Thinking-World/dp/0062975641 (https://www.amazon.com/Sand-Talk-Indigenous-Thinking-World/dp/0062975641) Eddie Murphy Texas Sketch https://youtu.be/vMpHqC5RyR8 (https://youtu.be/vMpHqC5RyR8) Whats the Rugged Individual https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rugged_individualism (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rugged_individualism) Eddie Murphy Stevie Wonder & Sinatra https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0h2jZtuRuic&ab_channel=SaturdayNightLiveSaturdayNightLive (https://youtu.be/LOLbW2EWcl8) Coming To America https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094898/ (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094898/) Nordic Animism with Rune Hjarno Rasmussen https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkP7Gfs5rNgBu8zPyM7MbHQ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkP7Gfs5rNgBu8zPyM7MbHQ)

    Episode 031 - Freedom of Speech in Comedy (Peng Dang v Tony Hinchcliffe)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 92:57


    This week we talk about the Peng Dang and Tony Hinchcliffe controversy. https://www.theimperfectallies.com/ (Theimperfectallies.com) Come join the conversation. If you can, please consider supporting the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies and/or leaving us reviews on iTunes! Peng Dang speaks out: https://www.vulture.com/article/peng-dang-tony-hinchcliffe-video-interview.html (https://www.vulture.com/article/peng-dang-tony-hinchcliffe-video-interview.html)

    Episode 030 - Academia & Allyship with Victoria Alexander

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 111:42


    This week we talk to Victoria Alexander, Diversity & Equity Educator https://www.instagram.com/victoriaalxndr/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/victoriaalxndr/?hl=en) Come join the conversation. If you can, please consider supporting the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies (https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies) and/or leaving us reviews on iTunes! https://www.theimperfectallies.com/ (Theimperfectallies.com)

    Episode 029 - LeeAnn Bryce on Faith and Identity

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 85:19


    This week we talk to LeeAnn Bryce, pastor of : http://firstcongregationalfortworth.org/ Come join the conversation. If you can, please consider supporting the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies and/or leaving us reviews on iTunes! https://www.theimperfectallies.com/ (Theimperfectallies.com)

    Episode 028 -Resilience in Allyship with Buck Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 66:59


    Chris and Rich talk with Diversity and Inclusion speaker Buck Davis about being Resilience in Allyship. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8FW5ThKIfl4k-kC7oJyEeQ (Watch The Imperfect Allies Now) Or Head To https://my.captivate.fm/Theimperfectallies.com (Theimperfectallies.Com)https://buckdavis.com/ (Buck Davis) https://www.instagram.com/buckdavis/?hl=en (Follow Buck) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mq-2xfD36o&ab_channel=BuckDavis (Watch Buck Davis) Pervious Episodes Referenced https://www.theimperfectallies.com/1581190/8115363-episode-026-pioneering-tech-while-black-with-peter-beasley (Peter Beasley Episode) Show Notes https://buckdavis.com/race-resilience-and-the-role-of-the-ally/ (How to be an Ally) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3291107/ (Steep Hill Experiment ) https://buckdavis.com/the-power-positivity-of-inclusion/ (The Power of Positivity)

    Episode 027 - A Bridge Between Two Worlds

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 57:24


    Chris and Rich talk about being a bridge between two language groups. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8FW5ThKIfl4k-kC7oJyEeQ (Watch The Imperfect Allies Now) Or Head To https://my.captivate.fm/Theimperfectallies.com (Theimperfectallies.Com)Referenced Episodes https://www.theimperfectallies.com/1581190/7927633-episode-024-conservative-talk-with-gerald-mcalister (Gerald Conservative Episode Gerald) https://www.theimperfectallies.com/1581190/8022042-episode-025-allies-over-fame-with-stacey-harkey (Stacey Harkey Episode) Topics Discussed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFGs7HP15d4&ab_channel=theavettbrothersVEVO (The Avett brothers - No Hard feelings) https://www.harpercollins.com/products/sand-talk-tyson-yunkaporta?variant=32122363445282 (Sand Talk) If you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few dollars a month makes a huge difference. https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies (https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies)

    Episode 026 -Pioneering Tech While Black with Peter Beasley

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 71:26


    Chris and Rich talk about Racism in the Technology Industry with Peter Beasley https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8FW5ThKIfl4k-kC7oJyEeQ (Watch The Imperfect Allies Now) or head to Theimperfectallies.com Linkshttps://builtinternational.org/ (B.U.I.L.T. International) https://netwatchsolutions.com/ (Netwatch Solutions) Referenced Episodeshttps://www.theimperfectallies.com/1581190/8022042-episode-025-allies-over-fame-with-stacey-harkey?play=true (Living Authentically - Stacey Harkey Episode ) https://www.theimperfectallies.com/1581190/7885801-episode-023-aisha-and-shazad (Locus of Control Aisha & Shahzad Episode) Topics Discussed (in order)The Bachelor https://abc.com/shows/the-bachelor/episode-guide/season-25 (Matt James) CMDB https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Configuration_management_database (What is a CMDB) DSM-5 Mental Disorders https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/dsm (DSM-5 List) Myers Briggs INTJ Microaggressions https://www.vox.com/2015/2/16/8031073/what-are-microaggressions (What are Microaggresions) How to Join B.U.I.L.T. https://builtinternational.org/sign-up/#join (Join Now) The Banker https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/the-banker/umc.cmc.2f8qhsa039voq5x0iwn1eixj1?action=play (Watch Now) Sand Talk https://www.amazon.com/Sand-Talk-Indigenous-Thinking-World/dp/0062975641 (Read Sand Talk) If you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few dollars a month makes a huge difference. https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies (https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies)

    Episode 025 -Allies over Fame with Stacey Harkey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 75:46


    Chris and Rich talk to sketch comedian Stacy Harkey! Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/staceyharkey/ (Stacey's Instagram) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGVpxD1HlmJ_27A29yqs0d2ZyuneTZMin (Watch Stacey on Studio C Season 1-9 ) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZDj6Ig-gxkHWzZyQSdGq0Q (JK studios ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2N2K2hreHeQ&ab_channel=TeamCoco (Stacey on Conan) Referenced Episodeshttps://www.theimperfectallies.com/1581190/7523326-episode-021-outside (Moving The Goal Post - Outdoors podcast) https://www.theimperfectallies.com/1581190/7885801-episode-023-aisha-and-shazad (Locus of Control Aisha & Shahzad Episode) https://www.theimperfectallies.com/1581190/7096399-episode-008-police (Conflict Resolution in different cultures) https://www.theimperfectallies.com/1581190/7407043-episode-20-capitol-riots-imperfect-allies (Capitol Riots Episode ) https://www.theimperfectallies.com/1581190/7927633-episode-024-conservative-talk-with-gerald-mcalister (Thomas Sowell Conservative Talk with Gerald) Topics DiscussedFamily Friendly Comedy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlqB4rdbdSA&list=PLF50dYVVu3DwiDh6C53FI5PZdYxgwubNW&index=1&ab_channel=GilbertHowe (Smothers brothers) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0062601/ (laugh in) Key and Peel https://www.cc.com/video/wbpcv7/key-peele-prayer-group (Religious Sketch) Mission Control Sketch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Y7j8GpsRSQ&ab_channel=StudioC (Studio C) Christian Artist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83mhHOytg4U&list=PLAGdwxQMXmRhp8WJNwKTVsGNwyGDnycKd&index=1&ab_channel=GoteeRecords (Grits) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jv8IqJm6q7w&list=PLOcwE1uDuW1-84VlXPa02wFPZLNFmhxHu&index=1&ab_channel=LecraeVEVO (Lecrae) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lt-FPtnyxvs&list=PLJ5moZJUiFA02wuNMci6TxARW8ZAZCSFB&index=1&ab_channel=RelientK (Relient K) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7prxvu_GiQ&ab_channel=AlfoMedia (White Rapper vs Rappers that Happen to be white) https://www.nbc.com/bring-the-funny (NBC Bring the Funny ) https://www.deseret.com/entertainment/2021/2/17/22287226/star-wars-gina-carano-exit-comments (Mandalorian Post) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1580427/ (James Franco SNL Mini Doc) https://www.nbc.com/southern-charm (Southern Charm Season 7) https://www.looper.com/266269/the-real-reason-dave-chappelle-quit-his-sketch-show/ (Dave Chappell) If you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few dollars a month makes a huge difference. https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies

    Episode 024 - Conservative Talk with Gerald McAlister

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 94:38


    If you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few dollars a month makes a huge difference. https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies

    Episode 023 - Aisha and Shahzad

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 380:28


    If you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few dollars a month makes a huge difference. https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies

    Episode 022 - Saria

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 61:43


    If you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few dollars a month makes a huge difference. https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies

    Episode 021 - Outside

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 63:26


    If you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few dollars a month makes a huge difference. https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies

    Episode 020 - Capitol Riots & Imperfect Allies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 65:59


    Chris and Rich talk about what happened on January 6th, 2021 and what is needed to move forward. If you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few dollars a month makes a huge difference. https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies

    Episode 019 - Traditions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 48:48


    This week Chris and Rich talk about Traditions! If you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few dollars a month makes a huge difference. https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies

    Episod 018 - Chris and Richie Meet! - 1st Candid Episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 61:28


    This is how it started folks! This is the first time Chris and I spoke on what it's like being white and what it's like being black in the United States. At the end Chris and I come back to some of these things from 2021! If you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few dollars a month makes a huge difference. https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies

    Episode 017 - Monna

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 53:37


    We talk with Monna about all things comedy, mental illness, and how to listen! Go buy her album here: http://www.monnacomedy.com/ If you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few dollars a month makes a huge difference. https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies

    Episode 016 - Hillbilly

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 59:03


    We have had a gap, but we back! This was recorded before the election. This episode we talk about the documentary Hillbilly. It is on Hulu and Amazon and you can check out the site here: http://hillbillymovie.com If you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few dollars a month makes a huge difference. https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies

    Episode 015 - LaRon Wright

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 62:16


    Matrix Spoilers! We had a technical glitch early on, but it cleared up and we had a great show. Please follow LaRon on twitter at: https://twitter.com/wright_laron (@wright_laron) and facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/laron.wright.56 If you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few dollars a month makes a huge difference. https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies

    Episode 014 - White Magic

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 65:06


    If you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few dollars a month makes a huge difference. https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies

    Episode 013 - Jamie Ze

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 63:11


    We talk with Jamie about being Trans. Such a interesting, empathetic and engaging conversation! https://www.facebook.com/JamieZeske If you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few dollars a month makes a huge difference. https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies

    Episode 012 - Robin Beasley

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 70:30


    We had the pleasure of speaking with Chris' mom, Robin Beasley! If you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few dollars a month makes a huge difference. https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies

    Episode 011 - Eris Alvarado

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 72:13


    We talk to MMA Amateur Muay Thai Champ Eris Alvarado! So excited to start having this conversation with others, and if you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few dollars a month makes a huge difference. https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies

    Episode 010 - Diane Michelle

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 56:20


    Our first episode with the new format! Join us for a great conversation with comedian Diane Michelle! Check out her comedy here: https://www.facebook.com/diane.michelle20 So excited to start having this conversation with others, and if you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few dollars a month makes a huge difference. https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies

    Episode 009 - Where do we go from here?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 30:30


    We talk about the future of the show and where to go from here. If you can, consider supporting the show, and get exclusive content, on https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies?fan_landing=true (Patron).

    Episode 008 - Police

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 58:01


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    Episode 007 - Authentic Self

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 54:09


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    Episode 006 - Free Candid Conversation!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 56:39


    This was a candid conversation that is usually only available if you support us on Patreon, but we thought that this was too important to not share. We talk about black representation in comedy, and it gets deep! We did have some audio issues on this recording, but we fixed and going forward that shouldn't be an issue. Please hit us up on https://www.facebook.com/Imperfect-Allies-120912716360095/ (Facebook) and https://twitter.com/alliesimperfect (Twitter) Also, consider supporting the show, and get exclusive content, on https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies?fan_landing=true (Patron).

    Episode 005 - Hip Hop Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 54:15


    Tonight we answer some listener questions and talk about Hip-Hop culture, and crime statistics! Please hit us up on https://www.facebook.com/Imperfect-Allies-120912716360095/ (Facebook) and https://twitter.com/alliesimperfect (Twitter) Also, consider supporting the show, and get exclusive content, on https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies?fan_landing=true (Patron).

    Episode 004 - Vulnerability

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 61:55


    This week we discuss our differences, vulnerability and politics! Please hit us up on https://www.facebook.com/Imperfect-Allies-120912716360095/ (Facebook) and https://twitter.com/alliesimperfect (Twitter) Also, consider supporting the show, and get exclusive content, on https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies?fan_landing=true (Patron).

    Episode 003 - Two Languages

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 54:38


    This week we talk about vulnerability, fear and Kanye. We are finding that two different people will look at the same thing and not only see different things, but have different definitions for what they were seeing. The both also feel different emotions, and feelings in their body. Let's listen to each other's experience and believe one another. https://youtu.be/TzuOlyyQlug?t=2069 (Definition of Racism) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PhFQrkAvSo (Full Kanye Speech) Please hit us up on https://www.facebook.com/Imperfect-Allies-120912716360095/ (Facebook) and https://twitter.com/alliesimperfect (Twitter) Also, consider supporting the show, and get exclusive content, on https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies?fan_landing=true (Patron).

    Episode 002 - Nick Cannon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 58:19


    We talk about the controversy with Nick Cannon's discussion with Professor Griff that went viral last week. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cannons-class/id1518654885 (Cannon's Class) - While the conversation is taken down, it is good to listen to Nick as he sits down with a Rabbi after the controversy. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semitic_languages (Semitic Languages and Peoples) https://www.adl.org/sites/default/files/documents/assets/pdf/education-outreach/Brief-History-on-Anti-Semitism-A.pdf (A brief History of Anti-Semitism) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWsZC9HoOLQ (Ori in Yoruba Tradition) https://www.christianitytoday.com/history/issues/issue-39/was-luther-anti-semitic.html (Article) and https://www.amazon.com/Saint-John-Chrysostom-Homilies-Against-ebook/dp/B003F76X1U (Book) on just some of the Anti-Semitic history of the Christian Church https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs (US Founding Documents) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AGSXJsu8JA (Video) on Individualism in American Thought Please hit us up on https://www.facebook.com/Imperfect-Allies-120912716360095/ (Facebook) and https://twitter.com/alliesimperfect (Twitter) Also, consider supporting the show, and get exclusive content, on https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies?fan_landing=true (Patron).

    Episode 001 - Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 67:33


    Chris and Richie have candid conversations about race, and from those conversations, we find topics to explore in further detail. We felt we needed to revisit our first discussion (that you can have access to if you become a https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies?fan_landing=true (Patron)) and tackle the huge topic of White and Black culture. Join us as we discuss what culture is and how it impacts us as Americans. We had a few unexpected guests, and pleased to have them chime in. Links from the discussion: White and Black Relationship Data - https://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2015/06/11/chapter-5-race-and-social-connections-friends-family-and-neighborhoods/ (Article ) Please hit us up on https://www.facebook.com/Imperfect-Allies-120912716360095/ (Facebook) and https://twitter.com/alliesimperfect (Twitter) Also, consider supporting the show, and get exclusive content, on https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies?fan_landing=true (Patron).

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