L.J " The Well Spoken Token" is a former token black guy from Texas, after years of celebrating being "different" he now strives to have real and honest conversations about the spectrum of culture and entertainment. You can expect to hear stories about life, loss, and HEATED debates about cartoon nuance. This is not your average podcast! Enjoy the show Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/support
TIMESTAMPS Intros and Bad Christian metal (06:05) LJ's getting married (12:05) Wedding Trials (downsizing, involving the family) (20:05) Anxieties and issues when having a wedding (31:40) Life changes after getting married (36:20) The "I ain't Fresh" guy.... is probably fake (44:30) The Kendrick diss and giving Future his flowers and rap beefs (53:23) Quiet On Set, straw men and cultural shifts in entertainment --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewellspokentoken/support
Skip straight to Dragonlance HERE (28:20) (3:45) - OPEN MICS AND PERFORMANCE CULTURE (17:35) - JEEZY on Tiny Desk/ Performing for a crowd's expectations (27:40) - Dragonlance- Synopsis/ How it was cancelled. (36:20) - Missing an opportunity to create another "Game of Thrones"/ Accessible nerd Media(41:22) - Why High Fantasy isnt catching with mainstream media.Do outsiders care about the things we love One of my favorite series' ISNT making it to TV like I thought. My Brother and I decided to sit down and try to unpack it. We also discuss a little bit about the art of performing, its a great time! Check out the our links to connect more with us and see some shorter form content! https://linktr.ee/Thewellspokentoken?fbclid=PAAaZKbghKCPx6klTIW2mtvaC9ghyvF9ca5VjGDNaJIJLtQdwxfrJRDdcWJMY --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewellspokentoken/support
Ever watch an anime and just see some FLAGRANT spoilers? US TOO! At a certain point I gotta ask, when is enough enough???? We also chat about Drake's unfortunate leak, and some of the streamer drama and how it connects to reality TV in the early 2000s 6:55 (Godfrey on Terry Crews) 12:30 (Adin Ross and the new Reality TV) 19:04 (Killer Mike and the Grammy's, Kai Cenat and the future of new media) 31:21 (The Drake Leak, is it an implant?) 39:20 (Anime opening spoilers, Localizations, foreshadowing and favorite OP's) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewellspokentoken/support
We all got naughty scenes that stuck with us, what's yours???It's always good to catch up with the homies and the BEST part of being friends.... NO JUDGEMENT! Really hope you all enjoy the show! Check out the socials right HERE https://linktr.ee/Thewellspokentoken --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewellspokentoken/support
Don't Forget to tell us about your favorite Beast Transformations! (Therianthropy) and thank you for tuning in! Katt Williams really SHOOK alot of people up and stirred up a few conversations in different circles about emasculation in media and all that other illuminauti stuff. You know us though... we gotta clown a little bit. Check out the socials right HERE https://linktr.ee/Thewellspokentoken --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewellspokentoken/support
Took a break from the hiatus to try to record the end of the year episode, needless to say…. It didn't work out how we planned. Oh well, we'll try again next year! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewellspokentoken/support
What's everybody's beef with Fantasy? Is race-swapping in fantasy really THAT BAD? Lets chat about it! Make sure you leave a like and a comment Check out the socials right HERE https://linktr.ee/Thewellspokentoken (UPDATED) and be on the lookout for the discord --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewellspokentoken/support
Thank you all for tuning in IF you wanna help out with the WST baby registry then you can find the links HERE. https://www.amazon.com/baby-reg/3HQE2MM77E3M9?psc=1&tag=blreglink-20&th=1 Today we talk about the break, Creed 3, weird genes and EVERYTHING ELSE. If you got something you're dying to chat about HIT US UP on the IG, Facebook and Twitter https://linktr.ee/Thewellspokentoken?fbclid=PAAaZKbghKCPx6klTIW2mtvaC9ghyvF9ca5VjGDNaJIJLtQdwxfrJRDdcWJMY Check out the newest vids on the YouTube channel and follow the TikTok https://youtu.be/5VrWMXctoQM --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewellspokentoken/support
We got some BIG news for yall in todays episode. I hope yall as are as excited as we are. After todays episode the channel is gonna take a little break but by NO means are we stopping. IF you wanna support the cause, please take a look at the links below and support as you see fit. We love yall and really appreciate yall! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/support
I ain't gon' hold you, this episode is HILARIOUS. For those who grew up religous or even just around doomsday nuts, we KNOW. I also wanna reiterate that this podcast is NOT facts based and is solely for entertainment, that means that sometimes we ARE WRONG ASF. So please let us know how you feel in the comments or hit us up on the socials. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/support
SO we did our first live recording and we had a really good time! We delved into the trope of the "Manic Pixie Dream Girl" and how harmful it can be to actualize as well as get into its representation of minorities Be sure to follow us on social media for updates on any other live episodes or just chat about ANYTHING! https://linktr.ee/Thewellspokentoken --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/support
We always hear about separating the art from the artist and it has its time and place. Ultimately though, everybody's got stuff they'd rather keep hidden. At some point we all have to acknowledge that our moral compass shouldn't be calibrated by celebrities and public figures. Want more Well Spoken Token? Check us out on our social media and send us yalls feedback! https://linktr.ee/Thewellspokentoken --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/support
There's a little friction in the air for the WST boys today but LUCKILY we got our mutual love for Stand-up comedy to break up that tension. We spoke on the impact that Stand up comedy had on us and the trajectory of our lives. Its a good one and we hope you enjoy it Want more Well Spoken Token? Check us out on our social media and send us yalls feedback! https://linktr.ee/Thewellspokentoken --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/support
What's up y'all! Today we wanted to tackle a more serious topic (in our usual UNSERIOUS way) and discuss the concept of being "safe and black". Inherently we're all individuals with our own biases but often we find ourselves defining our identity on our ability to circumvent prejudice... but at what cost for real? Sorry for botching the video, MY BAD -Virgil --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/support
Today's episode was a little heavier in tone than the last few but still a REALLY good conversation. Token takes a second to speak on a few changes he wants to make in his life and the guys delve into the nuance of niche and genre. You'll love it! Wanna see more? Check out our social media and 2nd channel for scripted content! https://linktr.ee/Thewellspokentoken --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/support
We had to take a little moment to talk about the RAUNCHY cartoons that shaped us and the blurry line between adult animation and irreverent cartoons. We had family friend and cartoon encyclopedia KrownFTW on to help us get in the zone and we had a really great time. Let us know how ya feel! Want more Well Spoken Token? Check us out on our social media and send us yalls feedback! https://linktr.ee/Thewellspokentoken --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/support
Kick off the new year with ya BOYS! We're starting the new year off with a BANG by having our good brother VLLN99 on the show. We're telling hella embarrassing stories, talking about music, Video games and other media as well as going really in depth on CGI in animation. Issa good @$$ time, you're gonna love it! Want more Well Spoken Token? Check us out on our social media and send us yalls feedback! https://linktr.ee/Thewellspokentoken --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/support
There's no POSSIBLE way the entertainment industry could keep up with the consumption demands of the general public. Studio MAPPA (as well as other animation studios) are having a SUPER tough time churning out content and people are always talking about burning out.... could Artificial Intelligence be an answer to this issue??? Want more Well Spoken Token? FOLLOW US here and on all of our social media accounts! https://linktr.ee/Thewellspokentoken --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/support
Ria Parker is a FORCE to be reckoned with in the nerd-commerce and cosplay space. She runs the Kimotokii brand as well as her own personal creative image. She blessed us with the opportunity to talk about the scope of her work AND a few gems on how to navigate the nerd-commerce, lingerie and figurine spaces. Stick around and you MIGHT learn how to get a free bidet for the family! Like Ria? Check her out on her website AND social media for some DOPE cosplays and lingerie looks. https://kimotoki.com/ https://linktr.ee/itsriaparker Want more Well Spoken Token?FOLLOW US here and on all of our social media accounts! https://linktr.ee/Thewellspokentoken --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/support
HEY HEY HEY, today we got a classic Well Spoken Token Episode as the guys get into Cyberpunk, Star Wars games, the recent Power Rangers video AND some of the No Jumper drama. We also touch on some of the violence and politics behind some of the tragic deaths and some of nuances behind that. Hit follow if you're new and leave feedback if you'd like! WANT MORE WELL SPOKEN TOKEN? Check out our social media and YOUTUBE CHANNELS right here https://linktr.ee/Thewellspokentoken --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/support
Tru/Comics is a comic book creator and commentator aligned with CNS Comics. He came by the show and really challenged the mainstream comic industry. He also said some empowering things for B-level and indie creatives driving the medium. You can check out Tru/Comics work on his website , discord and social media! https://www.trucomics.online/ https://www.instagram.com/tru.comics.only/ https://discord.gg/TZq4xuHn Want more Well Spoken Token? Check out our social media and second channel! https://linktr.ee/Thewellspokentoken https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWR7UsjqF3O21PuphGVf61Q --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/support
The Pod returns with a banging guest by the name of Nine Nerd Yards, who brings to the table a well of Atlanta and Nerd knowledge. The Guys chop it up in this episode about the origins of nerdom, a breakdown of "Atlanta" as a Series, and share old church war stories. Its a fun time for all, be sure to check out Nine Nine Nerd Yards on all the platforms below! @NineNerdYards - Instagram & Twitter https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxp-HEo6OaANguW6Si_rn0g/featured - Youtube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/support
Token and Virgil sit down just the brothers this episode and chop it up about Token's upcoming proposal and recent betrothal(?). After that moving into the controversies surrounding the shows House of Dragons and The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power involving the casting of Black actors as elves or non race identified characters. The guys drop into the meta and discuss happenings at youtube's and twitches shotty policies for creators, their bias for some and possible race motives. Calling out aswell content creator priviledge. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/support
YOUNG DEUCES is apart of the Geekset Podcast collective. You might have seen him in FORBES magazine with his crew representing black nerd/geek culture OR the Geekset podcast YouTube channel where they host a HILARIOUS podcast, OR his show "One on One with Deuces" where he chats with prolific figures in black culture. (Jay Ellis, B.O.B. KevOnStage). Deuces stops by to talk about the upcoming "Black Geek Documentary" that he and the homies are putting together FOR THE CULTURE. This episode is PACKED with value and you wont be dissappointed Check him and the Geekset Podcast out HERE YOUTUBE (GEEKSET): https://www.youtube.com/c/GeeksetPodcastYOUTUBE (YOUNG DEUCES): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC07CpLHaVW4-2WnI_Gn_rIQ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Young_Deuces INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/young_deuces/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/support
Moody Senpaii is an accomplished Twitter personality, community builder and cosplayer. You can catch her droppin' poignant and thought provoking tweets about the anime community AND some of the most depressing sad-girl tweets around. She put us on game about Twitter Spaces and how important it is to find your own place amongst the trends and we loved talkin' to her! (There's also some pretty good commentary on male role models and influencers
We had a GREAT time chattin' with Janae Price, co-host of the Sufficiently Black podcast AND the host of the Thrillist web series "Ride With Me" One thing many people don't know about Janae is that she is A BIG OL' WEEB and a K-Pop stan. She mighta converted one of us but we aint gotta talk about that... SPECIAL SHOUT OUT TO OUR MUSICAL GUEST: JASYLVA (Stream her song "HOODIE") https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj-NH0vjapo You can find everybody through the links below JANAE: SUFFICIENTLY BLACK-https://linktr.ee/SoCalledOreos IG- https://www.instagram.com/janae_larie/ TWITTER- https://twitter.com/janae_larie JASYLVA- https://open.spotify.com/artist/4B3GRDM2m7IHbh2kOkg0Ot?si=z5f3gBJsRc6HBP2ZGZgvdw IG- https://www.instagram.com/jasylva_/ THE WELL SPOKEN TOKEN https://linktr.ee/Thewellspokentoken --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/support
Today on the show we have RISING TIKTOK/Media personality " Jordy_Joestar. He sat down to chat about the decline of internet culture, sexual fluidity and internet notoriety sneaking up on you. Fantastic dude, please check his stuff OUT! Music Nizz Sentine- Pink Uber Pool Ft. Con Killion (128:00) Shoot My Shot IDK (Instrumental) JORDY ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@jordy_joestar?lang=en MORE WELL SPOKEN TOKEN https://linktr.ee/Thewellspokentoken --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/support
Today on the show we had the pleasure of having the DREAD DADS PODCAST on, they're a really down to earth duo from Chicago who have experienced ups and downs in the content creation space. We had a FANTASTIC time talking about getting caught sneaking girls in the crib, the content creation landscape, and Doctor Stone. We look forward to pulling up to their show! Check out their stuff below Dread Deads links https://linktr.ee/dreaddads The Well Spoken Token https://linktr.ee/Thewellspokentoken We will be taking a break from uploading episodes for about 2 weeks to prep for our BIGGEST PROJECTS YET! Stay Tuned! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/support
Y'all are in for a TREAT, today we have JUASOGRAPHICS on the show to talk about his experience running an online streetwear business (https://www.juasographics.com/) and platforming artists and affiliates. Juaso also speaks on his EXIT FROM THE BLERD COMMUNITY and what that really means. Excellent convo and ALOT of gems. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/support
White people have hood movies too, we just don't call them that. Today we had 2 of our closest friends, Whatchaname (Musician, Comedian) and Mango (Engineer, Rapper) on the show as we list off some of our favorites! Be sure to check out their social media as well as all of their new projects! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/support
This was a very personal episode and I completely understand if this doesn't do as well as other episodes. Creating this podcast and brand has been WAY tougher than I thought and dealing with the loss of my father hasn't been easy. Thank God for all my family, friends and supporters. I hope you take whatever you may need from this. Expect bigger and better things from this channel! FOLLOW THE WELL SPOKEN TOKEN ON ALL SOCIALS https://linktr.ee/Thewellspokentoken MUSIC: SiR- Satisfaction Wave Parker - Alligator (Ft. JDollaOnDaTrack) https://linktr.ee/waveparker --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/support
We promised you the rest of the convo with The Anibae's and HERE IT IS! These ladies are super dope and INSIGHTFUL. Genuinely great podcast and we really can't recommend them enough, please go check them out! Check out their stuff HERE! ANIBAE'S PODCAST- https://beacons.ai/anibaesanime CRIMSON MOON'S STREAM - https://www.twitch.tv/CRIMS0NM00N FARRIS MAIDEN'S FREE ONLYFANS - https://onlyfans.com/farrismaiden Check out The Well Spoken Token HERE! (https://linktr.ee/Thewellspokentoken TIMESTAMPS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/support
There's so much love out there in the blerd and nerd space, we really love to see it, EXCEPT TODAY! Today we sat with the homies at the Anihoshi Podcast and we unpacked our most hated fandoms and tropes in these nerdy streets! Fantastic people and a fantastic episode. Check the description for more Anihoshi EVERYTHING ANIHOSHI ---- https://linktr.ee/Anihoshipodcast Anihoshi on IG--- https://www.instagram.com/anihoshi_podcast/ Anihoshi on Twitter--- https://twitter.com/AnihoshiPodcast The Well Spoken Token on EVERYTHING --- https://linktr.ee/Thewellspokentoken TIMESTAMPS (06:10) SHONEN ONLY FANS (16:10) HAIKYUU WORSHIPPERS (28:07) GAME OF THRONES AND DISNEY ADULTS. (4 0:18) FORTNITE LOVERS (52:20) HATERS THAT LOVE TO HATE (64:41) HARRY POTTER FANS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/support
When I was younger I dealt with alot of adversity and bullying because of my interest in alternative music and anime. The experience made me alot stronger but its something unique to black and brown kids around the world. Today I got to sit down with an AMAZING man and unpack alot of that. Gary K W is a social media influencer that specializes in emo and metal content as well as anime. His biggest following is on TikTok but you can find him anywhere! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider donating to his Gofundme to help with the medical expenses from his wife's health issues. Timestamps are linked below as well as Gary's platforms! All things Gary (and his GoFundMe) https://linktr.ee/garykw_ MORE WELL SPOKEN TOKEN https://linktr.ee/Thewellspokentoken TIMESTAMPS (03:20) Growing up as a alt-black kid and getting traumatized and enamored with late night anime. (12:40) Developing a more robust taste in anime outside of Shonen and revisiting Bleach (18:21) Gary's multiple experiences getting bullied for his interests. Tokens' experience with verbal bullying and coming to terms with it. (31:38) Voice actors from the deep south and Gary's experiences as a budding voice actor and Token's minor experience in cinema. (44:50) Managing as a Content Creator. (50:25) How Gary dropped out of high school and growing up in hoods and trailer parks. (56:30) Bonding over gaming and console juggling. (60:26) Gary's journey with fatherhood (69:40) Raising mixed race kids and teaching them the nuances of their culture. (82:21) Dealing with paranoia and sketchy neighbors (91:17) Advice to the next generation for the future. Healing your inner childand finding the right partner. (102:30) Possible collaborations and building a community of like minded people in the Alt-Space --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/support
The homies from Blerdimension pulled up to the show and we had a BLAST. One of the blerdiest convos we've ever had tbh, the full episode is a MUST listen. Subscribe to them on YouTube and Twitch, JOIN THEIR DISCORD, and visit their site for all the socials! Blerdimension YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSy_UKX7zffw6oB2JoOB4w Blerdimension Website https://www.blerdimension.com/ For more Well Spoken Token check out all our links RIGHT HERE! https://linktr.ee/Thewellspokentoken TIMESTAMPS (03:50) Different positions in the tech industry and the ndustry experience for black people and other POC. (17:25) The perception of black Greek culture and the HBCU experience. (25:50) Virgil's different experiences in the Military and military families. (29:05) The future Well Spoken Token x Blerdimension DnD campaign. (32:01) The Black Tech/smart kid trope in media, the lack of black visibility/consideration in gaming, and black characterization in anime. (43:04) The best Dragon Ball saga according to blerds. (46:36) Subs Vs. Dubs and top-tier voice acting. (49:53) Cartoon theme songs, and the ups and downs of The Power Rangers (61:42) Remembering Heroes (the series) and choosing our super powers (90:49) Upcoming Blerdimension news and projects and some last minute MHA hate! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/support
On todays show, Spicy Lady stops by the show to talk about her college experience and some fantastic comic and anime convo. Perfect for college dropouts, delayed graduates and anywhere in between. We celebrating failures and victories today! (Timestamps below) You can find her on her Twitch stream, YouTube, Twitter and more right HERE! —— https://linktr.ee/spicyladyentertainment More Well Spoken Token https://linktr.ee/Thewellspokentoken TIMESTAMPS (01:55) Banter about FLCL, friendship and the introduction to the topic. (Dropping out of college, Spicy Lady's tumultuous college experience) (04:55) Spicy Lady getting denied from college, going to school in Florida and getting lost in the sauce of life and academia. (09:25) Why Spicy Lady will never work at Kohls again and how Token got fired over the intercom. (15:15) Fumbling the FAFSA bag, not being financially responsible, and losing relationships while refocusing (21:00) Tokens disillusioned experience and getting kicked out of college. The practical application and issues with the Rosen curriculum. (34:00) Building communities, networks, and toxicity in social media spaces. Shouting out creators we love. (38:20) Comic talk, Storm's character trajectory. Scott Summers being a punk (45:15) Manga and Anime bonding, Spicy Lady's many sons and black folktale fantasies. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/support
The guys from WingNit blessed us with a feature and they dropped some quality gems ESPECIALLY on the full episode. We talked about respect, the manosphere and of course... the Jersey devil. Check out their links below! OVERTIME HUSTLIN' and WingNit Podcast Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=overtime+hustlin Website - https://www.overtimehustlin.com/ Freezus Khrist IG- https://www.instagram.com/freezus_khrist/ King Del IG- https://www.instagram.com/derf321/ The Well Spoken Token https://linktr.ee/Thewellspokentoken TIME STAMPS (02:10) Kick it off with toxic beer talk, Key and Peele, black exploitation and Diddy (not in the video) (12:15) Intro's, Origins of Overtime Hustlin' and King Del and Freezus' friendship, and the importance of keeping your OG friends around. (23:35) Not getting all your life lessons from Internet personalities , fighting with your cousins, and the Jersey Devil and the great New Jersey myths (29:52) Learning and applying respect. That time Freezus got in trouble before college, and that time Token got kicked out of school. (36:05) Where your sense of respect comes from and understanding consequences. When/where you should and shouldn't resort to violence (The Will Smith Slap) (45:40) The bars in Hamilton, Freezus in Guys and Dolls, Token's one movie role and King Richard (52:07) The manosphere pipeline (Fresh and Fit, Kevin Samuels and the rest.) and really understanding self confidence. (58:35) Breeding self awareness , dealing with "new people" and integrating them into your life. Flocking with you feather and growing with your team. (73:40) Learning How to take losses gracefully. That time Virgil poked a random, and the one time King Del mushed a chick. ( 90:01) Intimidation Dynamics, super bad children and comic talk. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/support
THIS TITLE IS TONGUE IN CHEEK!! I had an opportunity to talk to The Hardest Working Woman in Comics, Ms. Ty "Blaque N' Kulture" and we had an amazing time. We chatted about books, fan fiction, and all the other aspects of being young black and eclectic. Maybe we mentioned your fav? Lemme know! Blaque N' Kulture runs a few podcasts that you should DEFINITELY check out, especially if you like comics and nerd culture. (Musical Feature "Senpai by Sunzi" https://linktr.ee/sunzibae Everything available on her website HERE-- https://blaquenkulture.carrd.co/ FOLLOW HER SOCIALS, AND SUPPORT HER WORK! Check out the full episode on your favorite streaming platform! https://linktr.ee/Thewellspokentoken (2:54) The last boks we read, fan fiction and gravitating to comics/manga due to social stigma. TIMESTAMPS BELOW (8:23) Microagressions and "othering" POCs over general intelligence. Being complimented for reading, and Ty roasting Token's hairline. (18:25) Villain arc influences (Chronicles of Nick), siblings and squishy supremacy. (25:30) Finding characters that you identify with. (House Of The Scorpion), Edge-Lord books (8th Grade Bites) and buying books MULTIPLE times. (32:45) Showing love to the Percy Jackson series, not jiving with Harry Potter and the Accelerated Reader (AR) program (41:39) Transitioning from Young Adult to Adult literature, working at call centers, (Zane, adult vampire books, 50 Shades of Grey) and fanfiction.net. (48:03) Color grading choices in movies,, the different CRASH movies, Y2K era and the mid 2010s (57:40) High Fantasy (Tolkein), reading plays and dramas, and understanding age gaps and podcasting and content creation. (Ty's Secret project) (71:25) Ty's Book Reccs and parting words --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/support
Welcome BACK to another episode of The Well Spoken Token Podcast, today we have our very close friend KrownFTW on to talk about video games, the mexican nerd experience and ALOT of degenerate stuff. Krown is well versed in the NSFW art community on twitter so enter his socials at your own risk! 18+ for this episode MUSICAL FEATURE- JOHNNYBOY (OMNITRIX) https://linktr.ee/damnjohnnyboy If you wanna check out Krown's twitter it's HERE https://twitter.com/krownFTW If you want to follow the Well Spoken Token's other content you can find it all HERE https://linktr.ee/Thewellspokentoken TIMESTAMPS BELOW (2:00) KrownFTW's relationship with the crew, that time the guys moved to Massachusetts. (7:42) Was American Tail "good"?, Cutting your "Furry Teeth" (17:33) Sexy green M&Ms, Happy slave labor, and "Don't Look Up" (spoilers at (24:26) ) (26:08) Extinction level events, "Earth Chan" (35:51) Accidentally stealing Fallout 3 from WhatchanameFTW, Krown being the first person in the crew with an XBox and growing up as a pale Mexican. (47:36) How Krown got his PS5 (53:11) Gaming today vs then, Krown's first game console and the 5th generation console generation. (Clip the spiderman convo (71:14) Console war commercials, What we're playing now, what happened to 3D Platformers (83:25) Why Krown and Token have gravitated to Destiny 2 and how the gaming industry has evolved with influencers and immediate feedback. (108:00) Wrap up and Twitter/creator shoutouts --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/support
We had an opportunity to sit down and chat with The Anibaes Podcast, a group of sassy, weeby and insightful femmes in the anime adjacent space. They brought some FANTASTIC energy and even got us hip to some stuff we never expected. If you're not listening/following then you are missing out! Check out their stuff HERE! https://beacons.ai/anibaesanime Check out our the musical feature HERE! (Trvy- Signs Feat. Kxng Blanco) https://auraisforever.com/ Check out The Well Spoken Token HERE! https://linktr.ee/Thewellspokentoken TIMESTAMPS BELOW (04:55) Meeting in a facebook group that imploded. (21:18) The origin of the term "honky" (clip this section), calling sex hotlines (28:41) Cosplay Burlesque, Farris Maiden on OnlyFans, Crimson Moon doing readings on Twitch, and understand the spectrum of astrology (47:20) Not caring about lying and family issues and how it shapes you. (56:16) Ostracization from family and coming out to your family. (71:30) Anthropromorphic curiosity, stumbling on yaoi --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/support
Welcome BACK to the show, its been a long hiatus but we promise a HIGH QUALITY episode. Today we're talking about our favorite conspiracy theories! Classic Token $#!t, sit back relax and enjoy the show! If you still have time PLEASE consider entering our giveaway, Use the link for details! TIMESTAMPS BELOW (Timestamps may be a minute off) (00:20 Re-introduction of VLLN99, Underworld , Aeon Flux, MTV adult animation and the progression of cartoons. (12:05) What does it mean to be "Washed" and not identifying with your generation and being bad at anarchy. (23:40) Entertainment monopolies and TERRIBLE information. Introduction of the topic and the Mandela effect (VLLN99) (34:46) SUPER weird story about a woman who smashed a dolphin (42:08) Circumcision... for some reason, the Gucci Clone, and Flat Earth (50:50) Do we live in a simulation? (55:11) What is the internet, why do menstrual cycles sync up and genetic leadership (62:35) The internet is fake. (fake news articles, manufactured outrage, and misdirection) (74:50) Social suppression (89:31) Cryptids --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/support
Welcome to the last episode of 2021 as well as the season finale of season 3. Token and Virgil sit down to talk about EVERYTHING that went down in 2021 and how it's affecting how they enter 2022. Thank You all for coming along for the ride. PLEASE ENJOY, Timestamps below! Dont forget to check out the socials and the video version on YouTube! https://linktr.ee/Thewellspokentoken?fbclid=IwAR22_lZ_qB4KI-7iAebJOnafDeZqNyoZTDR0VmOYu24pm_NBY-e01N2lGRw (3:42) Church talk, washboards in church and religious tourism. TikTok and Cash App. (11:45) Ramy spoilers "And Then you F#)% Your Cousin" (Ends At 16:00) (16:05) Spider-Man No Way Home and the series as a whole. Jamie Foxx Rant set up (20:22) Ursula being a strong black "Bad B!tc#" and other fine Disney ladies (22:28) Spiderman chat continued and Jamie Foxx rant continued (VERY MILD SPOILER FOR No Way Home @ (24:39) ). (28:09) People who are unable to outgrow their roles, Jamie Foxx Rant CONTINUED. Birdman and Marvels shared universe. (34:38) Showing love to the fans, Token's relationship growth, Virgil's worst year ever (Covid Cruise, broken ideals, detachment from society). The Joe Budden Podcast break-up and new media. (49:05) Token's 2021, family issues, returning home and supporting Dad at the hospital and physical rehabilitation. //TW: Illness, Bathroom Events (61:30) Alternate Timelines and alternate lifestyles. Cultural and Generational responsibility and "being down" for your loved ones. NEEDING your dreams to be a success. (68:30) Big Family reveal, life finding a way to come out positive, and looking forward into 2022. (73:02) Our Favorite Songs and media from 2021 and what we look forward to in 2022) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/support
This week on the show we show love to the token proclaimed queen of smut Anne Rice, discussing her legacy and impact on Token's life. Following up with the recent controversy with the newest character introduced in season 2 of Demon Slayer and their polygamy. Closing the show with updates on token and his forray into being a dungeon master. Musical Guest Spot: MangoLean ( @mangoleandrip)- "Downtime" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/support
Over the weekend Token's Father was rushed to the hospital and had a dicey surgery experience, Token dives into his experience with loss and grief in lieu of it all. Rounding out the episode with a Top 5 Saddest personal anime deaths 1:12- Token's weekend and Father's hospital story 8:29- Using Anime to Process emotions 12:53- Token's Top 5 personal Saddest deaths start 13:54-**Spoiler for Gurren Lagaan** 18:27- *** Spoilers for Naruto Shippuden*** 22:25-*** Spoilers for Demon Slayer**** 27:38-*** Spoilers for Dragon Ball Z 38:17- ***Spoilers for Trigun*** 41:54- Musical Guest spot Musical Guest Spot: Vaniti ( @Vane_anti)- Bar4Bar --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/support
After a week recuperating Tokens back again to discuss the untimely murder of young dolph and the wave that its made througout Hip Hop. Switching to anime news, Token gives his review of the new Live Action Cowboy Bebop series on Netflix finishing up the episode with a hood thanksgiving story. Musical Guest Spot: Jalopy Bungus ( @sir_bungus)- Corner 3 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/support
It's The Well Spoken Token's birthday today and what better way to spend it than with you guys, “The Token Fam. We start off with a talk on Marvel's Eternals and “inclusion soup”, and switch it up with Token by finally talking about the Travis Scott incident. Rounding out the episode Token dives into the new Dragonball game "Dragonball, The Breakers" and the newest "Spiderman: No Way Home" trailer Musical guest Spot- Gringo The MC (@gringothemc) "American Pie" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/support
Token and Virgil chop it up live about the first time they went to see "Paranormal Activity" in theatres for Token's birthday and the grossness that ensued. The boys segue into their concerns and feelings about their recent Tik Tok accomplishments and shortcomings, then round out the -episode discussing Live Love ASAP's 10 year anniversary re-release on streaming platforms. Musical Guest Spot- Jalopy Bungus - SMDX4 (@sir_bungus ) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/support
We're not crying your crying, this week Token gives an epiphany he had on shoujo anime and slice of lifes in general. A genre he was none to ready to get into but with some sad family news he's ready to tackle. Rounding out the episode with a discussion on Hova's recent induction into the Rock n' Roll hall of fame and Dave Chappelle's introduction for the event. Its Token's birthday month and also Stomach, Lung, Carcinoid and Pancreatic cancer awareness month, hug your loved ones and if you can find a cause to support this November for the Love. Musical Guest Spot this week - Blair (@blair123XYZ)- Song title- "Needle" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/support
Token wishes everyone a Happy halloween this episode taking time to talk about his love for scary movies and the Childs play series then jumps into Wu-Tang an American Saga's new season. Wrapping up with a brief dive into the new BMF Starz series Musical Spotlight this week - @Hai-5 "Break Stuff" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/support
This week on the Podcast Token shares abit about a reality check he had with his light bill. Then he dives into the epic and tragic news from Boruto (boruto spoiler alert 23:00-40;52) and how it affected him in a double dose. Closing out with a recap of the recent DC Fandome event. Local Artist Spotlight- @MangoLeanDrip - Track name "Needa Know" Prod. by IOF --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/support
Today on the podcast we welcome back Virgil himself and do deep dive on Dave Chappelle's newest Netflix special "The Closer". Taking time to try to breakdown the mixed emotions of the black community towards the trans community. The boys also point out the dangers of being irresponsible with your platform and Beating dead horses. Closing out with the news that Sora of Kingdom Hearts fame is making his Smash Brothers Debut Closing song- "All My Friends Drink Sake" by Slaccoff (@slaccoffuwu) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewellspokentoken/support