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The Midnight Miracle is a thought-provoking podcast that uniquely blends the salon and variety show traditions while providing a glimpse into the inner lives of hosts Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, and friends. The Midnight Miracle was recorded during Chappelle's legendary 2020 Summer Camp in Ohio.

Dave Chappelle, Talib Kweli, and yasiin bey


    • Mar 26, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 20m AVG DURATION
    • 43 EPISODES
    • 2 SEASONS

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    The Midnight Miracle podcast is an absolute gem. It combines humor, intelligence, honesty, and love in a way that is truly captivating. Hosted by Dave Chappelle, Yasin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def), and Talib Kweli, this podcast offers a unique blend of entertainment and thought-provoking conversations. The chemistry between the three hosts is impeccable, resulting in hilarious banter and deep discussions that keep listeners engaged from start to finish.

    One of the best aspects of The Midnight Miracle podcast is the diverse range of guests they bring on each episode. From musicians to comedians to activists, the show features interesting individuals who add their own perspectives and insights to the conversations. This variety keeps the content fresh and allows for different topics to be explored.

    The music featured on this podcast is also a standout element. With original songs and carefully curated tracks, The Midnight Miracle creates a sonic experience that complements the discussions perfectly. The mix of storytelling, spirituality, sincerity, and overall vibe contribute to an enriching listening experience that feels like a true gift.

    While it's challenging to find any major flaws in this podcast, one potential downside could be the length of episodes. Some listeners may find themselves wanting more content or longer discussions on certain topics. However, this can also be seen as a positive aspect because it leaves audiences eagerly anticipating the next episode.

    In conclusion, The Midnight Miracle podcast is a brilliant production that brings together humor, intelligence, and love in an unprecedented way. Dave Chappelle, Yasin Bey (Mos Def), and Talib Kweli deliver entertainingly insightful conversations with an impressive roster of guests. The blend of music, storytelling, spirituality, sincerity, and overall vibes make this podcast a true blessing for listeners. It's a different type of amazing that leaves fans hoping for many more seasons to come.



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    Latest episodes from The Midnight Miracle

    True G.O.A.T. Sh^t (Encore)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 24:01


    [This episode (aka "That's Entertainment: Napa, Act 4") was recorded live in 2022 at the Blue Note Jazz Festival.]."If you're on the battlefield, you don't look at your opponent and be like 'I am insecure about things.'...You tell them all the dope shit that you can do." —Dave ChappelleDave, Talib, and yasiin are joined by comedian Katt Williams.Featuring: Dave Chappelle, Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, and Katt WilliamsContains music from Ted Hawkins and Alice ColtraneExecutive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi WilburProduced, Edited, and Composed by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALTProduction Manager: Liz LeMayProduction Coordinator: Diana Chammas Live Engineering by: Mike Brown Mixed by: Mario Borgatta & Jordan GalvanPodcast Artwork: Leeann SheelyStill Photography: Mathieu BittonThe Midnight Miracle is a Luminary Original Podcast in partnership with Pilot Boy Productions and SALT.Special thanks to Ted Williams, Paul Adongo, Cipriano Beredo, Elaine Chappelle, Ivy Davy, Rikki Hughes, Sina Sadighi, Deborah Mannis-Gardner, Nicolle Johnson, Donna Dragotta, Carla Sims, Pete Amaro, Clint Balcom, Jennifer Branigan, Taylor Dalton, Miles Hodges, Zainab Khan, Christopher Landry, Coral Lee, Jayme Lynes, Mykola Logvynenko, Rishi Malhotra, Mohan Nerkar, Brian Parsons, Lauren Perkins, Kyle Ranson-Walsh, Matt Sacks, Betsy Santoyo, Lisa Schrader, Akhila Shankar, Leeann Sheely, and Mark Silverstein.Photography made available courtesy of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. Copyright © 2022 by Pilot Boy Productions, Inc., all rights reserved.

    On Plastic Mountain, Crying Real Tears (Reprise)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 25:18


    [This episode (aka "That's Entertainment: Napa, Act 3") was recorded live in 2022 at the Blue Note Jazz Festival.]“Nobody's building monuments to the sellouts.” —yasiin beyDave, Talib, and yasiin discuss the importance of keeping the main thing the main thing. Featuring: Dave Chappelle, Talib Kweli, yasiin beyContains music from Michael Jackson, Eric B. & Rakim, Black Star, Kendrick Lamar, LL Cool J, Earl Sweatshirt, Tyler, the CreatorExecutive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi WilburProduced, Edited, and Composed by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALTProduction Manager: Liz LeMayProduction Coordinator: Diana Chammas Live Engineering by: Mike Brown Mixed by: Mario Borgatta & Jordan GalvanPodcast Artwork: Leeann Sheely

    Selling the Thing vs Making the Thing (Replay)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 15:54


    This episode (aka "Artist or Merchant: Napa Act 2") was recorded live in 2022 at the Blue Note Jazz Festival.“It's not that I don't love America. I do love America. Does America love me?” —yasiin beyDave, Talib, and yasiin don't know how to feel about America right now. Where do we go from here?Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi WilburProduced, Edited, and Composed by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALTProduction Manager: Liz LeMayProduction Coordinator: Diana Chammas Live Engineering by: Mike Brown Mixed by: Mario Borgatta & Jordan GalvanPodcast Artwork: Leeann SheelyStill Photography: Mathieu BittonThe Midnight Miracle is a Luminary Original Podcast in partnership with Pilot Boy Productions and SALT.Special thanks to Ted Williams, Paul Adongo, Cipriano Beredo, Elaine Chappelle, Ivy Davy, Rikki Hughes, Sina Sadighi, Deborah Mannis-Gardner, Nicolle Johnson, Donna Dragotta, Carla Sims, Pete Amaro, Clint Balcom, Jennifer Branigan, Taylor Dalton, Miles Hodges, Zainab Khan, Christopher Landry, Coral Lee, Jayme Lynes, Mykola Logvynenko, Rishi Malhotra, Mohan Nerkar, Brian Parsons, Lauren Perkins, Kyle Ranson-Walsh, Matt Sacks, Betsy Santoyo, Lisa Schrader, Akhila Shankar, Leeann Sheely, and Mark Silverstein.Photography made available courtesy of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. Copyright © 2022 by Pilot Boy Productions, Inc., all rights reserved.

    Art as a Nuanced Endeavor (Listen Again)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 23:29


    This episode (aka "Napa Act 1") was recorded live in 2022 at the Blue Note Jazz Festival.“Art is the perfect place to talk it out–in fact, maybe the last place.” The crew reflects on how nuance and purpose is lost in a culture that favors judgment over debate.Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, and Kenzi WilburProduced, Edited, and Composed by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALTProduction Manager: Liz LeMayProduction Coordinator: Diana Chammas Live Engineering by: Mike Brown Mixed by: Mario Borgatta & Jordan GalvanPodcast Artwork: Leeann SheelyStill Photography: Mathieu BittonThe Midnight Miracle is a Luminary Original Podcast in partnership with Pilot Boy Productions and SALT.Special thanks to Ted Williams, Paul Adongo, Cipriano Beredo, Elaine Chappelle, Ivy Davy, Rikki Hughes, Sina Sadighi, Deborah Mannis-Gardner, Nicolle Johnson, Donna Dragotta, Carla Sims, Pete Amaro, Clint Balcom, Jennifer Branigan, Taylor Dalton, Miles Hodges, Zainab Khan, Christopher Landry, Coral Lee, Jayme Lynes, Mykola Logvynenko, Rishi Malhotra, Mohan Nerkar, Brian Parsons, Lauren Perkins, Kyle Ranson-Walsh, Matt Sacks, Betsy Santoyo, Lisa Schrader, Akhila Shankar, Leeann Sheely, and Mark Silverstein.Photography made available courtesy of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. Copyright © 2022 by Pilot Boy Productions, Inc., all rights reserved.

    A Marvelous Day for an Exorcism (Reprise)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 28:53


    “Everything is upside down!”The Midnight Miracle crew, along with guests Jon Stewart and Q-Tip, get real on what's f'd-up in America. Featuring: Bill Murray, Arthur Jaffa, Pharoahe Monch, Jon Stewart, and Q-Tip Contains audio clips featuring Maya Angelou, and music from (in order of appearance) Harry Belafonte, th1rt3en, Bekon, Kahil El'Zabar, Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd St Rhythm Band, Willie Dunn, and Quincy JonesRecorded in Ohio. Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Miles HodgesProduced, Edited, and Composed by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALTStory Producers: Lee Adams and Imran Malik Production Manager: Liz LeMayProduction Coordinator: Diana Chammas Recording Engineers: Federico Lopez and Adrián Bruque for NPNDAssistant Editor: Noah Kowalski Additional Score by Jasper van Dijk Transcription Supervisor: Sam BeasleyMixer: Jordan GalvanPodcast Artwork: Leeann SheelyStill Photography: Mathieu BittonThe Midnight Miracle is a Luminary Original Podcast in partnership with Pilot Boy Productions and SALT.Special thanks to Paul Adongo, Cipriano Beredo, Elaine Chappelle, Ivy Davy, Rikki Hughes, Sina Sadighi, Deborah Mannis-Gardner, Nicolle Johnson, Donna Dragotta, Carla Sims, Pete Amaro, Clint Balcom, Jennifer Branigan, Taylor Dalton, Miles Hodges, Zainab Khan, Christopher Landry, Coral Lee, Jayme Lynes, Mykola Logvynenko, Rishi Malhotra, Mohan Nerkar, Brian Parsons, Lauren Perkins, Kyle Ranson-Walsh, Matt Sacks, Betsy Santoyo, Lisa Schrader, Akhila Shankar, Leeann Sheely, and Mark Silverstein.Photography made available courtesy of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. Copyright © 2022 by Pilot Boy Productions, Inc., all rights reserved

    Bugs Bunny Math, ft. Black Star (Encore)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 29:28


    “Art is a thing people forget they need until they need it” - yasiin beyFeaturing, in order of appearance: Questlove, Michelle Wolf, Niko Is, Narcy, Radio Rahim, Roc Marciano and Black Thought Contains audio clips featuring Prince and Chuck Berry and unreleased music from Black Star, as well as John Coltrane and Pharoah SandersRecorded in Ohio, Summer 2020 and Spring 2021Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Miles HodgesProduced by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALTProduction Manager: Liz LeMayRecording Engineer: Federico LopezRecording Engineer: Adrián Bruque for NPNDAssistant Editor: Noah Kowalski Additional Score by Jasper van Dijk Senior Sound Designer: Russell TopalTranscription Supervisor: Sam BeasleyMixer: Jordan GalvanPodcast Artwork: Rachel EckStill Photography: Mathieu BittonThe Midnight Miracle is a Luminary Original Podcast in partnership with Pilot Boy Productions and SALT.Special thanks to Paul Adongo, Cipriano Beredo, Elaine Chappelle, Ivy Davy, Rikki Hughes, Kyle Ranson-Walsh, Sina Sadighi, Mark Silverstein, and Carla Sims.Photography made available courtesy of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. Copyright © 2021 by Pilot Boy Productions, Inc., all rights reserved.Author-read book passages from Vibrate Higher, by Talib Kweli (available at KweliClub.com, Audible.com, or other booksellers)

    The Symphony That is Comedy (Replay)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 28:39


    “Just keep going.”—Dave ChappelleFeaturing, in order of appearance:Kevin Hart, Questlove, Mo Amer, Bill Burr, Pras, Michelle Wolf, and Jon StewartContains music by:Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, Max Roach, Miles Davis, Milt Jackson, and Stevie WonderRecorded in Ohio, Summer 2020Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Miles HodgesProduced by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALTProduction Manager: Liz LeMayRecording Engineer: Federico LopezRecording Engineer: Adrián Bruque for NPNDAssistant Editors: Danny Carissimi and Noah Kowalski Senior Sound Designer: Russell TopalTranscription Supervisor: Sam BeasleyMixer: Jordan GalvanPodcast Artwork: Rachel EckStill Photography: Mathieu BittonThe Midnight Miracle is a Luminary Original Podcast in partnership with Pilot Boy Productions and SALT.Special thanks to Paul Adongo, Cipriano Beredo, Elaine Chappelle, Ivy Davy, Rikki Hughes, Kyle Ranson-Walsh, Sina Sadighi, Mark Silverstein, and Carla Sims.Photography made available courtesy of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. Copyright © 2021 by Pilot Boy Productions, Inc., all rights reserved.

    LL's Check (Encore edition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 24:08


    “I'm terrified at the moral apathy, the death of the heart, which is happening in my country.”—James BaldwinFeaturing, in order of appearance: Questlove and Radio RahimContains clips of James Baldwin and music from Minoru Muraoka. Recorded in Ohio, Summer 2020Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Miles HodgesProduced by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALTProduction Manager: Liz LeMayRecording Engineer: Federico LopezRecording Engineer: Adrián Bruque for NPNDAssistant Editors: Danny Carissimi and Noah Kowalski Senior Sound Designer: Russell TopalTranscription Supervisor: Sam BeasleyMixer: Jordan GalvanPodcast Artwork: Rachel EckStill Photography: Mathieu BittonThe Midnight Miracle is a Luminary Original Podcast in partnership with Pilot Boy Productions and SALT.Special thanks to Paul Adongo, Cipriano Beredo, Elaine Chappelle, Ivy Davy, Rikki Hughes, Kyle Ranson-Walsh, Sina Sadighi, Mark Silverstein, and Carla Sims.Photography made available courtesy of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. Copyright © 2021 by Pilot Boy Productions, Inc., all rights reserved.

    The Grift (Reprise)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 23:31


    "Would you like to know what I think it smells like?" — Dave ChappelleFeaturing, in order of appearance: Questlove, Donnell Rawlings, Jon Stewart, and Jarobi WhiteContains music by Black Star and original score by Noah Gersh for SALT.Recorded in Ohio, Summer 2020Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Miles HodgesProduced by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALTProduction Manager: Liz LeMayRecording Engineer: Federico LopezRecording Engineer: Adrián Bruque for NPNDAssistant Editors: Danny Carissimi and Noah Kowalski Senior Sound Designer: Russell TopalTranscription Supervisor: Sam BeasleyMixer: Jordan GalvanPodcast Artwork: Rachel EckStill Photography: Mathieu BittonThe Midnight Miracle is a Luminary Original Podcast in partnership with Pilot Boy Productions and SALT.Special thanks to Paul Adongo, Cipriano Beredo, Elaine Chappelle, Ivy Davy, Rikki Hughes, Kyle Ranson-Walsh, Sina Sadighi, Mark Silverstein, and Carla Sims.Photography made available courtesy of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. Copyright © 2021 by Pilot Boy Productions, Inc., all rights reserved.

    Dave 2 (Replay)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 16:54


    [Encore episode] “You can't beat a Filipino family at karaoke!”—Dave ChappelleFeaturing, in order of appearance: David Letterman, Michelle Wolf, Mo Amer Featuring music by Heatwave and Ennio MorriconeRecorded in Ohio, Summer 2020Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Miles HodgesProduced by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALTProduction Manager: Liz LeMayRecording Engineer: Federico LopezRecording Engineer: Adrián Bruque for NPNDAssistant Editors: Danny Carissimi and Noah Kowalski Senior Sound Designer: Russell TopalTranscription Supervisor: Sam BeasleyMixer: Jordan GalvanPodcast Artwork: Rachel EckStill Photography: Mathieu BittonThe Midnight Miracle is a Luminary Original Podcast in partnership with Pilot Boy Productions and SALT.Special thanks to Paul Adongo, Cipriano Beredo, Elaine Chappelle, Ivy Davy, Rikki Hughes, Kyle Ranson-Walsh, Sina Sadighi, Mark Silverstein, and Carla Sims.Photography made available courtesy of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. Copyright © 2021 by Pilot Boy Productions, Inc., all rights reserved.

    Music of My Mind, from 'The Wonder of Stevie'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 59:20


    Sharing a preview of a podcast called The Wonder of Stevie. You might think you know Stevie Wonder. You might think you know his music. But you've never heard it like this. Host Wesley Morris is taking you on a deep-dive through Stevie's Classic Period: five legendary albums back-to-back in just four years. Hear about the record deal that started it all, the technology Stevie adopted to create never-before-heard sounds, and his influence on our culture. There will be appearances from legends like Barack and Michelle Obama, Questlove, Smokey Robinson, Dionne Warwick, Babyface, Janelle Monae and more. In this episode, Wesley details how, years after signing his first recording deal with Motown Records, Stevie decides to renegotiate his contract. One of the things on the table? Complete creative freedom. What follows is the beginning of one of the greatest streak of albums in American popular music: Music of My Mind.You can binge The Wonder of Stevie at https://lnk.to/wonderofstevie!midnightmiracle

    Dave 1 (Encore)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 19:36


    [REPLAY] “Didn't I say Japan is fly?”—David LettermanFeaturing, in order of appearance: Mo Amer, Michelle Wolf, David LettermanContains music by Wiener Philharmoniker (Symphony No.7 in A Major, Op. 92), conducted by Carlos Kleiber.Recorded in Ohio, Summer 2020. Originally published in June of 2021.Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Miles HodgesProduced by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALTProduction Manager: Liz LeMayRecording Engineer: Federico LopezRecording Engineer: Adrián Bruque for NPNDAssistant Editors: Danny Carissimi and Noah Kowalski Senior Sound Designer: Russell TopalTranscription Supervisor: Sam BeasleyMixer: Jordan GalvanPodcast Artwork: Rachel EckStill Photography: Mathieu BittonThe Midnight Miracle is a Luminary Original Podcast in partnership with Pilot Boy Productions and SALT.Special thanks to Paul Adongo, Cipriano Beredo, Elaine Chappelle, Ivy Davy, Rikki Hughes, Kyle Ranson-Walsh, Sina Sadighi, Mark Silverstein, and Carla Sims.Photography made available courtesy of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. Copyright © 2021 by Pilot Boy Productions, Inc., all rights reserved.

    No Snakes (Reprise)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 27:02


    “I wish you could know what it means to be me.” —Nina SimoneFeaturing, in order of appearance: Mathieu Bitton, Radio Rahim, Mo Amer, Michael Che, Michelle Wolf, Cipha SoundsContains audio clips of Shaykh Hamza Yusuf and Nina Simone, and music from Nina Simone, Brittany Howard, and Michael Kiwanuka.Recorded in Ohio, Summer 2020. Originally published May, 2021.Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Miles HodgesProduced by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALTProduction Manager: Liz LeMayRecording Engineer: Federico LopezRecording Engineer: Adrián Bruque for NPNDAssistant Editors: Danny Carissimi and Noah Kowalski Senior Sound Designer: Russell TopalTranscription Supervisor: Sam BeasleyMixer: Jordan GalvanPodcast Artwork: Rachel EckStill Photography: Mathieu BittonThe Midnight Miracle is a Luminary Original Podcast in partnership with Pilot Boy Productions and SALT.Special thanks to Paul Adongo, Cipriano Beredo, Elaine Chappelle, Ivy Davy, Rikki Hughes, Kyle Ranson-Walsh, Sina Sadighi, Mark Silverstein, and Carla Sims.Photography made available courtesy of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. Copyright © 2021 by Pilot Boy Productions, Inc., all rights reserved.

    Kicking it With Sada Baby (Encore)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 17:58


    "I'mma feel betrayed if I don't hear from you n****s." —Sada Baby Featuring, in order of appearance: Sada Baby, David Banner, Michelle Wolf, Radio Rahim, Brother Ali, Donnell Rawlings, Mo Amer Contains music from Sada Baby. Additional music for SALT by Ryland BlackintonRecorded in Ohio, Summer 2020Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Miles HodgesProduced by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALTProduction Manager: Liz LeMayRecording Engineer: Federico LopezRecording Engineer: Adrián Bruque for NPNDAssistant Editors: Danny Carissimi and Noah Kowalski Senior Sound Designer: Russell TopalTranscription Supervisor: Sam BeasleyMixer: Jordan GalvanPodcast Artwork: Rachel EckStill Photography: Mathieu BittonThe Midnight Miracle is a Luminary Original Podcast in partnership with Pilot Boy Productions and SALT.Special thanks to Paul Adongo, Cipriano Beredo, Elaine Chappelle, Ivy Davy, Rikki Hughes, Kyle Ranson-Walsh, Sina Sadighi, Mark Silverstein, and Carla Sims.Photography made available courtesy of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. Copyright © 2021 by Pilot Boy Productions, Inc., all rights reserved.

    Do You Know the History of Cereal?! (Replay)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 2:29


    Short, sweet, and crunchy: a TMM amuse bouche. Listen again. -------------------------"Are y'all n****s about to ruin corn flakes for me?”—Dave ChappelleFeaturing, in order of appearance: Questlove, Jon HammFeaturing music for SALT by Ryland BlackintonRecorded in Ohio, Summer 2020. Originally published in 2021.Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Miles HodgesProduced by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALTProduction Manager: Liz LeMayRecording Engineer: Federico LopezRecording Engineer: Adrián Bruque for NPNDAssistant Editors: Danny Carissimi and Noah Kowalski Senior Sound Designer: Russell TopalTranscription Supervisor: Sam BeasleyMixer: Jordan GalvanPodcast Artwork: Rachel EckStill Photography: Mathieu BittonThe Midnight Miracle is a Luminary Original Podcast in partnership with Pilot Boy Productions and SALT.Special thanks to Paul Adongo, Cipriano Beredo, Elaine Chappelle, Ivy Davy, Rikki Hughes, Kyle Ranson-Walsh, Sina Sadighi, Mark Silverstein, and Carla Sims.Photography made available courtesy of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. Copyright © 2021 by Pilot Boy Productions, Inc., all rights reserved.

    Gladiator Circus World [Reprise]

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 21:42


    [This is a reprised episode. Listen again to see if anything has changed since it was recorded.] "It's a polemics olympics."—yasiin beyHosted by: Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, and Dave ChappelleFeaturing the world premiere of original Black Star musicFeaturing, in order of appearance: Questlove, Radio Rahim, Lamorne Morris, and Jon HammContains audio clips featuring Alex Jones, Donald Trump, and Rush Limbaugh.Recorded in Ohio, Summer 2020Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, Yasiin Bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Miles HodgesProduced by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALT.Production Manager: Liz LeMayRecording Engineer: Federico LopezRecording Engineer: Adrián Bruque for NPNDAssistant Editors: Danny Carissimi and Noah Kowalski Senior Sound Designer: Russell TopalScript Supervisor: Sam BeasleyMixer: Jordan GalvanPodcast Artwork: Rachel EckStill Photography: Mathieu BittonThe Midnight Miracle is a Luminary Original Podcast in partnership with Pilot Boy Productions and SALT.Special thanks to Paul Adongo, Cipriano Beredo, Elaine Chappelle, Ivy Davy, Rikki Hughes, Kyle Ranson-Walsh, Sina Sadighi, Mark Silverstein, and Carla Sims.Photography made available courtesy of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. Copyright © 2021 by Pilot Boy Productions, Inc., all rights reserved.

    How to Inspire (Encore)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 23:56


    [REPRISE] “How do you keep a despondent person alive?”—Dave ChappelleHosted by: Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, and Dave ChappelleFeaturing, in order of appearance: Radio Rahim, Mo Amer, Chris Rock, Donnell Rawlings, Jarobi White, and QuestloveContains audio clips featuring Robin Williams and Richard Pryor, and music from Amy Winehouse, Aretha Franklin, Robert Glasper, The Roots, and Stevie Wonder. Recorded in Ohio, Summer 2020. Originally published May, 2021.Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Miles HodgesProduced by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALTProduction Manager: Liz LeMayRecording Engineer: Federico LopezRecording Engineer: Adrián Bruque for NPNDAssistant Editors: Danny Carissimi and Noah Kowalski Senior Sound Designer: Russell TopalScript Supervisor: Sam BeasleyMixer: Jordan GalvanPodcast Artwork: Rachel EckStill Photography: Mathieu BittonThe Midnight Miracle is a Luminary Original Podcast in partnership with Pilot Boy Productions and SALT.Special thanks to Paul Adongo, Cipriano Beredo, Elaine Chappelle, Ivy Davy, Rikki Hughes, Kyle Ranson-Walsh, Sina Sadighi, Mark Silverstein, and Carla Sims.Photography made available courtesy of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. Copyright © 2021 by Pilot Boy Productions, Inc., all rights reserved.

    What's Your Goal Age? [Joking Not Joking]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 25:18


    Comedian Mo Amer, from Season 1 of The Midnight Miracle, invites his friend, the comedian and actor Ramy Youssef onto the mic. Mo, along with Azhar Usman, talk to Ramy about "death denial," and other light AF banter. Ramy shares his greatest accomplishment in life. The Professor shows up to teach we dum dums a thing or two. (Originally published in 2023). Listen to Joking Not Joking wherever you get your podcasts.ORIGINAL AUDIO PRODUCTION, MUSIC & SOUND DESIGN BY SALTExecutive Produced by Mo Amer, Azhar Usman, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi WilburAdditional music courtesy of Extreme Music.Joking Not Joking is a Luminary Original, and a co-production between SALT, Legally Homeless, Inc., and Numinous Company, Inc.

    That's Entertainment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 25:18


    [This episode (aka "Napa, Act 3") was recorded live in 2022 at the Blue Note Jazz Festival.] “Nobody's building monuments to the sellouts.” —yasiin beyDave, Talib, and yasiin discuss the importance of keeping the main thing the main thing. Featuring: Dave Chappelle, Talib Kweli, yasiin beyContains music from Michael Jackson, Eric B. & Rakim, Black Star, Kendrick Lamar, LL Cool J, Earl Sweatshirt, Tyler, the CreatorExecutive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi WilburProduced, Edited, and Composed by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALTProduction Manager: Liz LeMayProduction Coordinator: Diana Chammas Live Engineering by: Mike Brown Mixed by: Mario Borgatta & Jordan GalvanPodcast Artwork: Leeann SheelyStill Photography: Mathieu BittonThe Midnight Miracle is a Luminary Original Podcast in partnership with Pilot Boy Productions and SALT.Special thanks to Ted Williams, Paul Adongo, Cipriano Beredo, Elaine Chappelle, Ivy Davy, Rikki Hughes, Sina Sadighi, Deborah Mannis-Gardner, Nicolle Johnson, Donna Dragotta, Carla Sims, Pete Amaro, Clint Balcom, Jennifer Branigan, Taylor Dalton, Miles Hodges, Zainab Khan, Christopher Landry, Coral Lee, Jayme Lynes, Mykola Logvynenko, Rishi Malhotra, Mohan Nerkar, Brian Parsons, Lauren Perkins, Kyle Ranson-Walsh, Matt Sacks, Betsy Santoyo, Lisa Schrader, Akhila Shankar, Leeann Sheely, and Mark Silverstein.Photography made available courtesy of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. Copyright © 2022 by Pilot Boy Productions, Inc., all rights reserved.

    Artist or Merchant

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 15:54


    This episode (aka "Napa Act 2") was recorded live in 2022 at the Blue Note Jazz Festival.“It's not that I don't love America. I do love America. Does America love me?” —yasiin beyDave, Talib, and yasiin don't know how to feel about America right now. Where do we go from here?Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi WilburProduced, Edited, and Composed by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALTProduction Manager: Liz LeMayProduction Coordinator: Diana Chammas Live Engineering by: Mike Brown Mixed by: Mario Borgatta & Jordan GalvanPodcast Artwork: Leeann SheelyStill Photography: Mathieu BittonThe Midnight Miracle is a Luminary Original Podcast in partnership with Pilot Boy Productions and SALT.Special thanks to Ted Williams, Paul Adongo, Cipriano Beredo, Elaine Chappelle, Ivy Davy, Rikki Hughes, Sina Sadighi, Deborah Mannis-Gardner, Nicolle Johnson, Donna Dragotta, Carla Sims, Pete Amaro, Clint Balcom, Jennifer Branigan, Taylor Dalton, Miles Hodges, Zainab Khan, Christopher Landry, Coral Lee, Jayme Lynes, Mykola Logvynenko, Rishi Malhotra, Mohan Nerkar, Brian Parsons, Lauren Perkins, Kyle Ranson-Walsh, Matt Sacks, Betsy Santoyo, Lisa Schrader, Akhila Shankar, Leeann Sheely, and Mark Silverstein.Photography made available courtesy of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. Copyright © 2022 by Pilot Boy Productions, Inc., all rights reserved.

    A Magnificent Day for an Exorcism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 28:53


    “Everything is upside down!”The Midnight Miracle crew is back—they, along with guests Jon Stewart and Q-Tip, get real on what's f'd-up in America today.Featuring: Bill Murray, Arthur Jaffa, Pharoahe Monch, Jon Stewart, and Q-Tip Contains audio clips featuring Maya Angelou, and music from (in order of appearance) Harry Belafonte, th1rt3en, Bekon, Kahil El'Zabar, Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd St Rhythm Band, Willie Dunn, and Quincy JonesRecorded in Ohio. Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Miles HodgesProduced, Edited, and Composed by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALTStory Producers: Lee Adams and Imran Malik Production Manager: Liz LeMayProduction Coordinator: Diana Chammas Recording Engineers: Federico Lopez and Adrián Bruque for NPNDAssistant Editor: Noah Kowalski Additional Score by Jasper van Dijk Transcription Supervisor: Sam BeasleyMixer: Jordan GalvanPodcast Artwork: Leeann SheelyStill Photography: Mathieu BittonThe Midnight Miracle is a Luminary Original Podcast in partnership with Pilot Boy Productions and SALT.Special thanks to Paul Adongo, Cipriano Beredo, Elaine Chappelle, Ivy Davy, Rikki Hughes, Sina Sadighi, Deborah Mannis-Gardner, Nicolle Johnson, Donna Dragotta, Carla Sims, Pete Amaro, Clint Balcom, Jennifer Branigan, Taylor Dalton, Miles Hodges, Zainab Khan, Christopher Landry, Coral Lee, Jayme Lynes, Mykola Logvynenko, Rishi Malhotra, Mohan Nerkar, Brian Parsons, Lauren Perkins, Kyle Ranson-Walsh, Matt Sacks, Betsy Santoyo, Lisa Schrader, Akhila Shankar, Leeann Sheely, and Mark Silverstein.Photography made available courtesy of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. Copyright © 2022 by Pilot Boy Productions, Inc., all rights reserved

    The Symphony

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 28:39


    “Just keep going.”—Dave ChappelleFeaturing, in order of appearance:Kevin Hart, Questlove, Mo Amer, Bill Burr, Pras, Michelle Wolf, and Jon StewartContains music by:Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, Max Roach, Miles Davis, Milt Jackson, and Stevie WonderRecorded in Ohio, Summer 2020Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Miles HodgesProduced by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALTProduction Manager: Liz LeMayRecording Engineer: Federico LopezRecording Engineer: Adrián Bruque for NPNDAssistant Editors: Danny Carissimi and Noah Kowalski Senior Sound Designer: Russell TopalTranscription Supervisor: Sam BeasleyMixer: Jordan GalvanPodcast Artwork: Rachel EckStill Photography: Mathieu BittonThe Midnight Miracle is a Luminary Original Podcast in partnership with Pilot Boy Productions and SALT.Special thanks to Paul Adongo, Cipriano Beredo, Elaine Chappelle, Ivy Davy, Rikki Hughes, Kyle Ranson-Walsh, Sina Sadighi, Mark Silverstein, and Carla Sims.Photography made available courtesy of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. Copyright © 2021 by Pilot Boy Productions, Inc., all rights reserved.

    LL's Check (Side B)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 24:08


    “I'm terrified at the moral apathy, the death of the heart, which is happening in my country.”—James BaldwinFeaturing, in order of appearance: Questlove and Radio RahimContains clips of James Baldwin and music from Minoru Muraoka. Recorded in Ohio, Summer 2020Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Miles HodgesProduced by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALTProduction Manager: Liz LeMayRecording Engineer: Federico LopezRecording Engineer: Adrián Bruque for NPNDAssistant Editors: Danny Carissimi and Noah Kowalski Senior Sound Designer: Russell TopalTranscription Supervisor: Sam BeasleyMixer: Jordan GalvanPodcast Artwork: Rachel EckStill Photography: Mathieu BittonThe Midnight Miracle is a Luminary Original Podcast in partnership with Pilot Boy Productions and SALT.Special thanks to Paul Adongo, Cipriano Beredo, Elaine Chappelle, Ivy Davy, Rikki Hughes, Kyle Ranson-Walsh, Sina Sadighi, Mark Silverstein, and Carla Sims.Photography made available courtesy of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. Copyright © 2021 by Pilot Boy Productions, Inc., all rights reserved.

    The Grift That Keeps On Giving (Side A)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 23:31


    "Would you like to know what I think it smells like?" — Dave ChappelleFeaturing, in order of appearance: Questlove, Donnell Rawlings, Jon Stewart, and Jarobi WhiteContains music by Black Star and original score by Noah Gersh for SALT.Recorded in Ohio, Summer 2020Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Miles HodgesProduced by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALTProduction Manager: Liz LeMayRecording Engineer: Federico LopezRecording Engineer: Adrián Bruque for NPNDAssistant Editors: Danny Carissimi and Noah Kowalski Senior Sound Designer: Russell TopalTranscription Supervisor: Sam BeasleyMixer: Jordan GalvanPodcast Artwork: Rachel EckStill Photography: Mathieu BittonThe Midnight Miracle is a Luminary Original Podcast in partnership with Pilot Boy Productions and SALT.Special thanks to Paul Adongo, Cipriano Beredo, Elaine Chappelle, Ivy Davy, Rikki Hughes, Kyle Ranson-Walsh, Sina Sadighi, Mark Silverstein, and Carla Sims.Photography made available courtesy of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. Copyright © 2021 by Pilot Boy Productions, Inc., all rights reserved.

    Dave (Side B)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 16:54


    “You can't beat a Filipino family at karaoke!”—Dave ChappelleFeaturing, in order of appearance: David Letterman, Michelle Wolf, Mo Amer Featuring music by Heatwave and Ennio MorriconeRecorded in Ohio, Summer 2020. Originally published June, 2021.Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Miles HodgesProduced by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALTProduction Manager: Liz LeMayRecording Engineer: Federico LopezRecording Engineer: Adrián Bruque for NPNDAssistant Editors: Danny Carissimi and Noah Kowalski Senior Sound Designer: Russell TopalTranscription Supervisor: Sam BeasleyMixer: Jordan GalvanPodcast Artwork: Rachel EckStill Photography: Mathieu BittonThe Midnight Miracle is a Luminary Original Podcast in partnership with Pilot Boy Productions and SALT.Special thanks to Paul Adongo, Cipriano Beredo, Elaine Chappelle, Ivy Davy, Rikki Hughes, Kyle Ranson-Walsh, Sina Sadighi, Mark Silverstein, and Carla Sims.Photography made available courtesy of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. Copyright © 2021 by Pilot Boy Productions, Inc., all rights reserved.

    Dave (Side A)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 19:36


    “Didn't I say Japan is fly?”—David LettermanFeaturing, in order of appearance: Mo Amer, Michelle Wolf, David LettermanContains music by Wiener Philharmoniker (Symphony No.7 in A Major, Op. 92), conducted by Carlos Kleiber.Recorded in Ohio, Summer 2020. Originally published in June of 2021.Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Miles HodgesProduced by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALTProduction Manager: Liz LeMayRecording Engineer: Federico LopezRecording Engineer: Adrián Bruque for NPNDAssistant Editors: Danny Carissimi and Noah Kowalski Senior Sound Designer: Russell TopalTranscription Supervisor: Sam BeasleyMixer: Jordan GalvanPodcast Artwork: Rachel EckStill Photography: Mathieu BittonThe Midnight Miracle is a Luminary Original Podcast in partnership with Pilot Boy Productions and SALT.Special thanks to Paul Adongo, Cipriano Beredo, Elaine Chappelle, Ivy Davy, Rikki Hughes, Kyle Ranson-Walsh, Sina Sadighi, Mark Silverstein, and Carla Sims.Photography made available courtesy of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. Copyright © 2021 by Pilot Boy Productions, Inc., all rights reserved.

    No Snakes (Side B)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 27:02


    “I wish you could know what it means to be me.” —Nina SimoneFeaturing, in order of appearance: Mathieu Bitton, Radio Rahim, Mo Amer, Michael Che, Michelle Wolf, Cipha SoundsContains audio clips of Shaykh Hamza Yusuf and Nina Simone, and music from Nina Simone, Brittany Howard, and Michael Kiwanuka.Recorded in Ohio, Summer 2020. Originally published May, 2021.Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Miles HodgesProduced by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALTProduction Manager: Liz LeMayRecording Engineer: Federico LopezRecording Engineer: Adrián Bruque for NPNDAssistant Editors: Danny Carissimi and Noah Kowalski Senior Sound Designer: Russell TopalTranscription Supervisor: Sam BeasleyMixer: Jordan GalvanPodcast Artwork: Rachel EckStill Photography: Mathieu BittonThe Midnight Miracle is a Luminary Original Podcast in partnership with Pilot Boy Productions and SALT.Special thanks to Paul Adongo, Cipriano Beredo, Elaine Chappelle, Ivy Davy, Rikki Hughes, Kyle Ranson-Walsh, Sina Sadighi, Mark Silverstein, and Carla Sims.Photography made available courtesy of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. Copyright © 2021 by Pilot Boy Productions, Inc., all rights reserved.

    What Amir Heard: Live at Napa, Act 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 23:29


    “Art is the perfect place to talk it out–in fact, maybe the last place.” The crew reflects on how nuance and purpose is lost in a culture that favors judgment over debate.Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, and Kenzi WilburProduced, Edited, and Composed by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALTProduction Manager: Liz LeMayProduction Coordinator: Diana Chammas Live Engineering by: Mike Brown Mixed by: Mario Borgatta & Jordan GalvanPodcast Artwork: Leeann SheelyStill Photography: Mathieu BittonThe Midnight Miracle is a Luminary Original Podcast in partnership with Pilot Boy Productions and SALT.Special thanks to Ted Williams, Paul Adongo, Cipriano Beredo, Elaine Chappelle, Ivy Davy, Rikki Hughes, Sina Sadighi, Deborah Mannis-Gardner, Nicolle Johnson, Donna Dragotta, Carla Sims, Pete Amaro, Clint Balcom, Jennifer Branigan, Taylor Dalton, Miles Hodges, Zainab Khan, Christopher Landry, Coral Lee, Jayme Lynes, Mykola Logvynenko, Rishi Malhotra, Mohan Nerkar, Brian Parsons, Lauren Perkins, Kyle Ranson-Walsh, Matt Sacks, Betsy Santoyo, Lisa Schrader, Akhila Shankar, Leeann Sheely, and Mark Silverstein.Photography made available courtesy of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. Copyright © 2022 by Pilot Boy Productions, Inc., all rights reserved.

    Sada Baby and The Legend of Goan Git (Side A)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 17:58


    "I'mma feel betrayed if I don't hear from you n****s." —Sada Baby Featuring, in order of appearance: Sada Baby, David Banner, Michelle Wolf, Radio Rahim, Brother Ali, Donnell Rawlings, Mo Amer Contains music from Sada Baby. Additional music for SALT by Ryland BlackintonRecorded in Ohio, Summer 2020. Originally published May, 2021.Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Miles HodgesProduced by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALTProduction Manager: Liz LeMayRecording Engineer: Federico LopezRecording Engineer: Adrián Bruque for NPNDAssistant Editors: Danny Carissimi and Noah Kowalski Senior Sound Designer: Russell TopalTranscription Supervisor: Sam BeasleyMixer: Jordan GalvanPodcast Artwork: Rachel EckStill Photography: Mathieu BittonThe Midnight Miracle is a Luminary Original Podcast in partnership with Pilot Boy Productions and SALT.Special thanks to Paul Adongo, Cipriano Beredo, Elaine Chappelle, Ivy Davy, Rikki Hughes, Kyle Ranson-Walsh, Sina Sadighi, Mark Silverstein, and Carla Sims.Photography made available courtesy of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. Copyright © 2021 by Pilot Boy Productions, Inc., all rights reserved.

    Gladiator Circus World (Side B)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 21:42


    "It's a gladiator f**king circus.”—yasiin beyHosted by: Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, and Dave ChappelleFeaturing the world premiere of original Black Star musicFeaturing, in order of appearance: Questlove, Radio Rahim, Lamorne Morris, and Jon HammContains audio clips featuring Alex Jones, Donald Trump, and Rush Limbaugh.Recorded in Ohio, Summer 2020. Originally published May, 2021.Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, Yasiin Bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Miles HodgesProduced by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALT.Production Manager: Liz LeMayRecording Engineer: Federico LopezRecording Engineer: Adrián Bruque for NPNDAssistant Editors: Danny Carissimi and Noah Kowalski Senior Sound Designer: Russell TopalScript Supervisor: Sam BeasleyMixer: Jordan GalvanPodcast Artwork: Rachel EckStill Photography: Mathieu BittonThe Midnight Miracle is a Luminary Original Podcast in partnership with Pilot Boy Productions and SALT.Special thanks to Paul Adongo, Cipriano Beredo, Elaine Chappelle, Ivy Davy, Rikki Hughes, Kyle Ranson-Walsh, Sina Sadighi, Mark Silverstein, and Carla Sims.Photography made available courtesy of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. Copyright © 2021 by Pilot Boy Productions, Inc., all rights reserved.

    New Single from Talib Kweli & Madlib: After These Messages

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 4:06


    Check out the new single "After These Messages" from the album Liberation 2, coming March 6th--only on Luminary.

    Napa, Act 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 25:12


    "If you're on the battlefield, you don't look at your opponent and be like 'I am insecure about things.'...You tell them all the dope shit that you can do." —Dave Chappelle Dave, Talib, and yasiin are joined by comedian Katt Williams. This is a free episode. To get new episodes all season long, subscribe to Luminary. Learn more at https://luminary.link/miracle Featuring: Dave Chappelle, Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, and Katt Williams Contains music from Ted Hawkins and Alice Coltrane Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur Produced, Edited, and Composed by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALT Production Manager: Liz LeMay Production Coordinator: Diana Chammas  Live Engineering by: Mike Brown  Mixed by: Mario Borgatta & Jordan Galvan Podcast Artwork: Leeann Sheely Still Photography: Mathieu Bitton The Midnight Miracle is a Luminary Original Podcast in partnership with Pilot Boy Productions and SALT. Special thanks to Ted Williams, Paul Adongo, Cipriano Beredo, Elaine Chappelle, Ivy Davy, Rikki Hughes, Sina Sadighi, Deborah Mannis-Gardner, Nicolle Johnson, Donna Dragotta, Carla Sims, Pete Amaro, Clint Balcom, Jennifer Branigan, Taylor Dalton, Miles Hodges, Zainab Khan, Christopher Landry, Coral Lee, Jayme Lynes, Mykola Logvynenko, Rishi Malhotra, Mohan Nerkar, Brian Parsons, Lauren Perkins, Kyle Ranson-Walsh, Matt Sacks, Betsy Santoyo, Lisa Schrader, Akhila Shankar, Leeann Sheely, and Mark Silverstein. Photography made available courtesy of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. Copyright © 2022 by Pilot Boy Productions, Inc., all rights reserved.

    Napa, Act 3 [Excerpt]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 6:41


    “Nobody's building monuments to the sellouts.” —yasiin bey Dave, Talib, and yasiin discuss the importance of keeping the main thing the main thing.  [Free excerpt. Hear the full episode now, and new episodes all season long. Subscribe to Luminary. Learn more at https://luminary.link/miracle] Featuring: Dave Chappelle, Talib Kweli, yasiin bey Contains music from Michael Jackson, Eric B. & Rakim, Black Star, Kendrick Lamar, LL Cool J, Earl Sweatshirt, Tyler, the Creator Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur Produced, Edited, and Composed by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALT Production Manager: Liz LeMay Production Coordinator: Diana Chammas  Live Engineering by: Mike Brown  Mixed by: Mario Borgatta & Jordan Galvan Podcast Artwork: Leeann Sheely Still Photography: Mathieu Bitton The Midnight Miracle is a Luminary Original Podcast in partnership with Pilot Boy Productions and SALT. Special thanks to Ted Williams, Paul Adongo, Cipriano Beredo, Elaine Chappelle, Ivy Davy, Rikki Hughes, Sina Sadighi, Deborah Mannis-Gardner, Nicolle Johnson, Donna Dragotta, Carla Sims, Pete Amaro, Clint Balcom, Jennifer Branigan, Taylor Dalton, Miles Hodges, Zainab Khan, Christopher Landry, Coral Lee, Jayme Lynes, Mykola Logvynenko, Rishi Malhotra, Mohan Nerkar, Brian Parsons, Lauren Perkins, Kyle Ranson-Walsh, Matt Sacks, Betsy Santoyo, Lisa Schrader, Akhila Shankar, Leeann Sheely, and Mark Silverstein. Photography made available courtesy of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. Copyright © 2022 by Pilot Boy Productions, Inc., all rights reserved.

    Napa, Act 2 [Excerpt]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 5:10


    “It's not that I don't love America. I do love America. Does America love me?” —yasiin bey Dave, Talib, and yasiin don't know how to feel about America right now. Where do we go from here? [Free excerpt. Hear the full episode now, and new episodes all season long. Subscribe to Luminary. Learn more  at https://luminary.link/miracle] Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur Produced, Edited, and Composed by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALT Production Manager: Liz LeMay Production Coordinator: Diana Chammas  Live Engineering by: Mike Brown  Mixed by: Mario Borgatto & Jordan Galvan Podcast Artwork: Leeann Sheely Still Photography: Mathieu Bitton The Midnight Miracle is a Luminary Original Podcast in partnership with Pilot Boy Productions and SALT. Special thanks to Ted Williams, Paul Adongo, Cipriano Beredo, Elaine Chappelle, Ivy Davy, Rikki Hughes, Sina Sadighi, Deborah Mannis-Gardner, Nicolle Johnson, Donna Dragotta, Carla Sims, Pete Amaro, Clint Balcom, Jennifer Branigan, Taylor Dalton, Miles Hodges, Zainab Khan, Christopher Landry, Coral Lee, Jayme Lynes, Mykola Logvynenko, Rishi Malhotra, Mohan Nerkar, Brian Parsons, Lauren Perkins, Kyle Ranson-Walsh, Matt Sacks, Betsy Santoyo, Lisa Schrader, Akhila Shankar, Leeann Sheely, and Mark Silverstein. Photography made available courtesy of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. Copyright © 2022 by Pilot Boy Productions, Inc., all rights reserved.

    Napa 1 [Excerpt]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 6:39


    “Art is the perfect place to talk it out–in fact, maybe the last place.” The crew reflects on how nuance and purpose is lost in a culture that favors judgment over debate. This is a free excerpt. Hear the full episode now, and new episodes all season long: Subscribe to Luminary. Learn more  at https://luminary.link/miracle Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, and Kenzi Wilbur Produced, Edited, and Composed by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALT Production Manager: Liz LeMay Production Coordinator: Diana Chammas  Live Engineering by: Mike Brown  Mixed by: Mario Borgatto & Jordan Galvan The Midnight Miracle is a Luminary Original Podcast in partnership with Pilot Boy Productions and SALT. Special thanks to Ted Williams, Paul Adongo, Cipriano Beredo, Elaine Chappelle, Ivy Davy, Rikki Hughes, Sina Sadighi, Deborah Mannis-Gardner, Nicolle Johnson, Donna Dragotta, Carla Sims, Pete Amaro, Clint Balcom, Jennifer Branigan, Taylor Dalton, Miles Hodges, Zainab Khan, Christopher Landry, Coral Lee, Jayme Lynes, Mykola Logvynenko, Rishi Malhotra, Mohan Nerkar, Brian Parsons, Lauren Perkins, Kyle Ranson-Walsh, Matt Sacks, Betsy Santoyo, Lisa Schrader, Akhila Shankar, Leeann Sheely, and Mark Silverstein.

    A Magnificent Day for an Exorcism

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 7:06


    “Everything is upside down!” The Midnight Miracle crew is back—they, along with guests Jon Stewart and Q-Tip, get real on what's f'd-up in America today. Hear the full episode now, and new episodes weekly in 2023. Subscribe to Luminary: https://luminary.link/miracle Featuring: Bill Murray, Arthur Jaffa, Pharoahe Monch, Jon Stewart, and Q-Tip  Contains audio clips featuring Maya Angelou, and music from (in order of appearance) Harry Belafonte, th1rt3en, Bekon, Kahil El'Zabar, Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd St Rhythm Band, Willie Dunn, and Quincy Jones Recorded in Ohio.   Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Miles Hodges Produced, Edited, and Composed by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALT Story Producers: Lee Adams and Imran Malik  Production Manager: Liz LeMay Production Coordinator: Diana Chammas  Recording Engineers: Federico Lopez and Adrián Bruque for NPND Assistant Editor: Noah Kowalski  Additional Score by Jasper van Dijk  Transcription Supervisor: Sam Beasley Mixer: Jordan Galvan Podcast Artwork: Leeann Sheely Still Photography: Mathieu Bitton The Midnight Miracle is a Luminary Original Podcast in partnership with Pilot Boy Productions and SALT. Special thanks to Paul Adongo, Cipriano Beredo, Elaine Chappelle, Ivy Davy, Rikki Hughes, Sina Sadighi, Deborah Mannis-Gardner, Nicolle Johnson, Donna Dragotta, Carla Sims, Pete Amaro, Clint Balcom, Jennifer Branigan, Taylor Dalton, Miles Hodges, Zainab Khan, Christopher Landry, Coral Lee, Jayme Lynes, Mykola Logvynenko, Rishi Malhotra, Mohan Nerkar, Brian Parsons, Lauren Perkins, Kyle Ranson-Walsh, Matt Sacks, Betsy Santoyo, Lisa Schrader, Akhila Shankar, Leeann Sheely, and Mark Silverstein. Photography made available courtesy of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. Copyright © 2022 by Pilot Boy Productions, Inc., all rights reserved

    The Invocation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 1:55


    "To The One who has created the all" — yasiin bey

    BUGS BUNNY MATHEMATICX

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 29:28


    “Art is a thing people forget they need until they need it” - yasiin bey Black Star * No Fear of Time: album coming to Luminary 5/3. Learn more: https://luminarypodcasts.com/black-star Featuring, in order of appearance: Questlove, Michelle Wolf, Niko Is, Narcy, Radio Rahim, Roc Marciano and Black Thought  Contains audio clips featuring Prince and Chuck Berry and unreleased music from Black Star, as well as John Coltrane and Pharoah Sanders Recorded in Ohio, Summer 2020 and Spring 2021 Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Miles Hodges Produced by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALT Production Manager: Liz LeMay Recording Engineer: Federico Lopez Recording Engineer: Adrián Bruque for NPND Assistant Editor: Noah Kowalski  Additional Score by Jasper van Dijk  Senior Sound Designer: Russell Topal Transcription Supervisor: Sam Beasley Mixer: Jordan Galvan Podcast Artwork: Rachel Eck Still Photography: Mathieu Bitton The Midnight Miracle is a Luminary Original Podcast in partnership with Pilot Boy Productions and SALT. Special thanks to Paul Adongo, Cipriano Beredo, Elaine Chappelle, Ivy Davy, Rikki Hughes, Kyle Ranson-Walsh, Sina Sadighi, Mark Silverstein, and Carla Sims. Photography made available courtesy of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. Copyright © 2021 by Pilot Boy Productions, Inc., all rights reserved. Author-read book passages from Vibrate Higher, by Talib Kweli (available at KweliClub.com, Audible.com, or other booksellers)

    The Symphony

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 29:24


    “Just keep going.”—Dave Chappelle Featuring, in order of appearance: Kevin Hart, Questlove, Mo Amer, Bill Burr, Pras, Michelle Wolf, and Jon Stewart Contains music by: Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, Max Roach, Miles Davis, Milt Jackson, and Stevie Wonder Recorded in Ohio, Summer 2020 Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Miles Hodges Produced by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALT Production Manager: Liz LeMay Recording Engineer: Federico Lopez Recording Engineer: Adrián Bruque for NPND Assistant Editors: Danny Carissimi and Noah Kowalski  Senior Sound Designer: Russell Topal Transcription Supervisor: Sam Beasley Mixer: Jordan Galvan Podcast Artwork: Rachel Eck Still Photography: Mathieu Bitton The Midnight Miracle is a Luminary Original Podcast in partnership with Pilot Boy Productions and SALT. Special thanks to Paul Adongo, Cipriano Beredo, Elaine Chappelle, Ivy Davy, Rikki Hughes, Kyle Ranson-Walsh, Sina Sadighi, Mark Silverstein, and Carla Sims. Photography made available courtesy of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. Copyright © 2021 by Pilot Boy Productions, Inc., all rights reserved. More episodes on the Luminary channel on Apple Podcasts or on Luminary. Learn more: luminary.link/midnight

    Corn Flakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021 3:14


    "Are y'all n****s about to ruin corn flakes for me?”—Dave Chappelle Featuring, in order of appearance: Questlove, John Hamm Featuring music for SALT by Ryland Blackinton Recorded in Ohio, Summer 2020 Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Miles Hodges Produced by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALT Production Manager: Liz LeMay Recording Engineer: Federico Lopez Recording Engineer: Adrián Bruque for NPND Assistant Editors: Danny Carissimi and Noah Kowalski  Senior Sound Designer: Russell Topal Transcription Supervisor: Sam Beasley Mixer: Jordan Galvan Podcast Artwork: Rachel Eck Still Photography: Mathieu Bitton The Midnight Miracle is a Luminary Original Podcast in partnership with Pilot Boy Productions and SALT. More episodes on Luminary, and the Luminary channel on Apple Podcasts. Learn more at www.luminary.link/midnight Special thanks to Paul Adongo, Cipriano Beredo, Elaine Chappelle, Ivy Davy, Rikki Hughes, Kyle Ranson-Walsh, Sina Sadighi, Mark Silverstein, and Carla Sims. Photography made available courtesy of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. Copyright © 2021 by Pilot Boy Productions, Inc., all rights reserved.

    How to Inspire (Side A)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 24:41


    “How do you keep a despondent person alive?”—Dave Chappelle Hosted by: Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, and Dave Chappelle Featuring, in order of appearance: Radio Rahim, Mo Amer, Chris Rock, Donnell Rawlings, Jarobi White, and Questlove Contains audio clips featuring Robin Williams and Richard Pryor, and music from Amy Winehouse, Aretha Franklin, Robert Glasper, The Roots, and Stevie Wonder.  Recorded in Ohio, Summer 2020 More episodes on Luminary, and the Luminary channel on Apple Podcasts. Learn more at www.luminary.link/midnight Executive Produced by Talib Kweli, yasiin bey, Dave Chappelle, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi Wilbur, and Miles Hodges Produced by Noah Gersh and Jamie Schefman for SALT Production Manager: Liz LeMay Recording Engineer: Federico Lopez Recording Engineer: Adrián Bruque for NPND Assistant Editors: Danny Carissimi and Noah Kowalski  Senior Sound Designer: Russell Topal Script Supervisor: Sam Beasley Mixer: Jordan Galvan Podcast Artwork: Rachel Eck Still Photography: Mathieu Bitton The Midnight Miracle is a Luminary Original Podcast in partnership with Pilot Boy Productions and SALT. Special thanks to Paul Adongo, Cipriano Beredo, Elaine Chappelle, Ivy Davy, Rikki Hughes, Kyle Ranson-Walsh, Sina Sadighi, Mark Silverstein, and Carla Sims. Photography made available courtesy of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. Copyright © 2021 by Pilot Boy Productions, Inc., all rights reserved.

    Round Midnight

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 5:33


    "I'm trying to tell you, any time we get together we never know if it's going to be the time that we'll make the memory that we never forget."—Dave Chappelle The first single from The Midnight Miracle. More info at www.luminary.link/midnight or Apple Podcasts. “Round Midnight” was recorded for The Midnight Miracle by: Robert Glasper, Piano Pino Palladino, Bass Justin Tyson, Drums Qmillion, Engineer

    The Prayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 0:53


    "To the one who has created the all" — yasiin bey More info at www.luminary.link/midnight KeYwPfMUG2vjo5aHtKWX

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