Thorn in My Side

!!HELP WANTED – PODCAST EDITOR!! email me. Tasz Muerte is a Punk musician who leads the band BLXPLTN out of Austin, TX. He talks about his musical influences, shares a brief history of the role Black folks have played in the Punk genre, and how his music has led to a life-long fight for justice. Feedback is welcome! If you or anyone you know is interested in being on the show, find me – whatsupasa@gmail.com Check out Tasz's Music & Projects: http://www.blxpltn.com/ F*** Money: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7hZI8jaJFI&ab_channel=PlayTheBangRecords IG: https://www.instagram.com/blxpltn/ Links we talked about: Bad Brains: https://www.badbrains.com/ Death: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qai4QqGZwFg&ab_channel=DoctorDestiny Pure Hell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdMcH9mb2Hk&ab_channel=AugustoRodrigues Today's Music: Sunshower by LATASHÁ Really Love by D'Angelo Politicians In My Eyes by Death Follow the Podcast & Host: Website: https://anchor.fm/thorn-in-my-side Social: Podcast IG / @timspod https://www.instagram.com/timspod/ Host IG / @savvyoso_ https://www.instagram.com/savvyoso_/ Host Twitter / @savvyoso https://twitter.com/savvyoso Listen or watch: YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtIuIDGGp3SkH5paJpQdowg SPOTIFY – https://open.spotify.com/show/25h63WwZmIIMkEAGyBmLLU Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thorn-in-my-side/id1542524779 Google Podcasts – https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80MjA5OWFjNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Anchor – https://anchor.fm/thorn-in-my-side Breaker – https://www.breaker.audio/p/thorn-in-my-side Pocket Casts – https://pca.st/7s3580o4 Shoutouts: Today's Sponsor / Anchor Host & Editor / Asa Featherstone, IV Design / Evan Verrilli (@evan.is.social) Thank you all! I'll catch ya'll in the next episode :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Brian Raphael Nabors is a contemporary concert composer who joins me to talk about growing up in a musical community in Alabama, the difference between classical and contemporary concert music, and how he's using music to answer his calling. Feedback is welcome! If you or anyone you know is interested in being on the show, find me – whatsupasa@gmail.com !!HELP WANTED – PODCAST EDITOR!! email me. Check out Brian's Music: https://www.briannabors.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/brianraphaelnabors/ Today's Music: Onward composed by Brian Raphael Nabors Bootleg Hoedown composed by Brian Raphael Nabors and performed by Unheard-of Ensemble Follow the Podcast & Host: Website: https://anchor.fm/thorn-in-my-side Social: Podcast IG / @timspod https://www.instagram.com/timspod/ Host IG / @savvyoso_ https://www.instagram.com/savvyoso_/ Host Twitter / @savvyoso https://twitter.com/savvyoso Listen or watch however you'd like: YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtIuIDGGp3SkH5paJpQdowg SPOTIFY – https://open.spotify.com/show/25h63WwZmIIMkEAGyBmLLU Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thorn-in-my-side/id1542524779 Google Podcasts – https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80MjA5OWFjNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Anchor – https://anchor.fm/thorn-in-my-side Breaker – https://www.breaker.audio/p/thorn-in-my-side Pocket Casts – https://pca.st/7s3580o4 Shoutouts: Today's Sponsor / Anchor Host & Editor / Asa Featherstone, IV Design / Evan Verrilli (@evan.is.social) Thank you all! I'll catch ya'll in the next episode :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Kai Stoudemire joins me to talk about about family, growing produce, and how she's reclaiming Black History Month in Cincinnati with her initiative “Black is Excellence”. Feedback is welcome! If you or anyone you know is interested in being on the show, find me – whatsupasa@gmail.com !!HELP WANTED – PODCAST EDITOR!! email me. See what Kai's up to: https://blackisexcellence.com/ https://www.alignable.com/golf-manor-oh/naturally-homegrown-co IG: https://www.instagram.com/blkisexcellence/ Follow the Podcast & Host: Website: https://anchor.fm/thorn-in-my-side Social: Podcast IG / @timspod https://www.instagram.com/timspod/ Host IG / @savvyoso_ https://www.instagram.com/savvyoso_/ Host Twitter / @savvyoso https://twitter.com/savvyoso Listen or watch however you'd like: YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtIuIDGGp3SkH5paJpQdowg SPOTIFY – https://open.spotify.com/show/25h63WwZmIIMkEAGyBmLLU Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thorn-in-my-side/id1542524779 Google Podcasts – https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80MjA5OWFjNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Anchor – https://anchor.fm/thorn-in-my-side Breaker – https://www.breaker.audio/p/thorn-in-my-side Pocket Casts – https://pca.st/7s3580o4 Shoutouts: Today's Sponsor / no one :( (call me!) Host & Editor / Asa Featherstone, IV Design / Evan Verrilli (@evan.is.social) Music: Sunshower by LATASHÁ Thank you all! I'll catch ya'll in the next episode :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome back old friends and new! What do ya'll think about Black people capitalizing on “the Window”? Feedback is welcome! If you or anyone you know is interested in being on the show, find me – whatsupasa@gmail.com !!HELP WANTED – PODCAST EDITOR!! email me. Follow the Podcast & Host: Website: https://anchor.fm/thorn-in-my-side Social: Podcast IG / @timspod https://www.instagram.com/timspod/ Host IG / @savvyoso_ https://www.instagram.com/savvyoso_/ Host Twitter / @savvyoso https://twitter.com/savvyoso Listen or watch however you'd like: YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtIuIDGGp3SkH5paJpQdowg SPOTIFY – https://open.spotify.com/show/25h63WwZmIIMkEAGyBmLLU Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thorn-in-my-side/id1542524779 Google Podcasts – https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80MjA5OWFjNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Anchor – https://anchor.fm/thorn-in-my-side Breaker – https://www.breaker.audio/p/thorn-in-my-side Pocket Casts – https://pca.st/7s3580o4 LINKS we talked about: Chad Sanders, Black Magic: What Black Leaders Learned from Trauma and Triumph – https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Black-Magic/Chad-Sanders/9781982104221 TIME, Black Art Is in High Demand… – https://time.com/5932847/black-art-chad-sanders/ Shoutouts: Today's Sponsor / no one :( (call me!) Host & Editor / Asa Featherstone, IV Design / Evan Verrilli (@evan.is.social) Music: Sunshower by LATASHÁ Vapour by Osoku Archipelagos by Blue Steel Always Raining by Frook Thank you all! I'll catch ya'll in the next episode :)

**UPDATE** Daunte Wright was pulled over for expired license tags, and it was later found out that there was a warrant out for his arrest. It's been a minute... I'm back for a moment to share my thoughts on the recent acts of police violence that have taken place for Daunte Wright and Lt. Caron Nozario, as well as give updates on where the podcast is headed for season 2 (Spring/Summer 2021). Video episodes coming soon!! Subscribe to my ZipiStream :) – https://myzipistreams.com/thorninmyside/listen Shoutouts: Today's Sponsors / Anchor and ZipiStream Edit / Asa Featherstone, IV Design / Evan Verrilli (@evan.is.social) Music / Sunshower + Castille Soap by LATASHÁ Social: Podcast IG / @timspod IG / @savvyoso_ Twitter / @savvyoso Email / whatsupasa@gmail.com Thank you all! I'll catch ya'll in the next episode :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jerry "Curbside Jones" Manning Jr. is hard to categorize as one thing: he's a musician, a sound engineer, photographer, and producer just to give you an idea. Currently in Austin, TX, we talk about his experience living there as a Black artist, his upbringing as a military child who has traveled a lot, and his dreams of one day living in Japan. Feedback is welcome! If you or anyone you know is interested in being on the show, email me. whatsupasa@gmail.com See Curb is up to: Website: www.curbsidejones.com Music: https://curbsidejones.bandcamp.com/ Social: www.twitter.com/CurbsideJones www.instagram.com/curbsidejones Support Curb's Projects: The Last Train EP (Pre-order on 2/19) Merch + Photobooks Curb's Recommendations: BE OUTDOORS! Mos Def Documentary – Current Music Embedded: Mos Def – Japan / Japon The Collective Podcast with Ash Thorp Shoutouts: Today's Sponsor / Roshi Today's REAL Sponsor / Anchor Interview / Asa Featherstone, IV Edit / Asa Featherstone, IV Design / Evan Verrilli (@evan.is.social) Music / Sunshower by LATASHÁ + Stay Strong (ft. J Raise, Jr) by Saito Social: Podcast IG / @timspod IG / @savvyoso_ Twitter / @savvyoso Email / whatsupasa@gmail.com Thank you all! I'll catch ya'll in the next episode :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Christie Glascoe Crowder (AKA Chatterbox Christie) is an Atlanta-based writer who's written everything from blogs, to books, and is now entering the world of screenwriting for television and film. We discuss her introduction to writing, her experience being a Black Woman writer in this era, and how to tell whether a story is 'black' or not. Feedback is welcome! If you or anyone you know is interested in being on the show, email me. whatsupasa@gmail.com See Christie's up to: Website: chatterboxchristie.com IG: @chatterboxcgc Christie's Recommendations: Buy her book! Your Big Sister's Guide to Surviving College Scripted Podcasts (Like Wolverine: The Lost Trail & Q Code's the Left/Right Game starring Tessa Thompson) Watch Community Watch Golden Girls TONS of Movie recs Shoutouts: Today's Sponsor / My refrigerator (again, I think) Today's REAL Sponsor / Anchor Interview / Asa Featherstone, IV Edit / Asa Featherstone, IV Design / Evan Verrilli (@evan.is.social) Music / Sunshower by LATASHÁ Social: Podcast IG / @timspod IG / @savvyoso_ Twitter / @savvyoso Email / whatsupasa@gmail.com Thank you all! I'll catch ya'll in the next episode :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Michael Coppage (ko-paj) is an artist in Cincinnati creating work focused on those who live and operate within the margins while simultaneously holding a mirror up to society. His work is powerful and poetic—we talk about his upbringing, being a Black artist in America and how to make the most out of your work once the wave of 'Wokeness' crashes. Feedback is welcome! If you or anyone you know is interested in being on the show, email me. whatsupasa@gmail.com See Michael's up to: Website: michaelcoppage.com IG: @prosper_jones Shoutouts: Today's Sponsor / Snow! Today's REAL Sponsor / Anchor Interview / Asa Featherstone, IV Edit / Asa Featherstone, IV Design / Evan Verrilli (@evan.is.social) Music / Sunshower by LATASHÁ Social: Podcast IG / @timspod IG / @savvyoso_ Twitter / @savvyoso Email / whatsupasa@gmail.com Thank you all! I'll catch ya'll in the next episode :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Lucrecer Braxton is building the kind of world she wants to live in. Fueled by her passion for houseplants and helping people, Lucrecer has brought together a community of nearly 20K plant lovers, at Soulsista Plants, who trust her impressive knowledge and experience. We cover a ton today: How and why she started Soulsista Plants, the weight and under-appreciation of being a Black Woman in America, and developing relationships that are more than performative in the workplace. Feedback is welcome! If you or anyone you know is interested in being on the show, email me. whatsupasa@gmail.com Follow Lucrecer & SoulSista Plants Website: https://www.soulsistaplants.com/ Twitter: @lucrecerbraxton IG: @soulsistaplants @lucrecer Lucrecer's Recommendations: Read What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker, Damon Young ! Get some plants! Shoutouts: Today's Sponsor / Wool Socks Today's REAL Sponsor / Anchor Interview / Asa Featherstone, IV Edit / Asa Featherstone, IV Design / Evan Verrilli (@evan.is.social) Music / Sunshower by LATASHÁ Social: Podcast IG / @timspod IG / @savvyoso_ Twitter / @savvyoso Email / whatsupasa@gmail.com Thank you all! I'll catch ya'll in the next episode :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Marcus Matthews is the Head of Social for The Undefeated with over 20 years of experience in sports media. He’s a DMV native but prefers the Lakers over the Bullets/Wizards and still bleeds burgundy and gold. In today's episode we talk about sports. Marcus shares his unique perspective on sports media and talks about what it's like to contribute to the culture from the inside. Feedback is welcome! If you or anyone you know is interested in being on the show, email me. whatsupasa@gmail.com Follow Marcus & The Undefeated Twitter: @GOOCHAVELI @TheUndefeated IG: @goochaveli @Undefeatedespn Marcus' Recommendations: The Fierce 44: Black Americans Who Shook Up the World – Children's book produced by The Undefeated HBCU Gameday – HBCU-based sports journalism The Shadow League – Black owned sports media organization Odell Beckham Jr. on the Double Standards in Sports – Washington Post Unplug and go outside...noticing a trend? Shoutouts: Today's Sponsor / Green Tea Today's REAL Sponsor / Anchor Interview / Asa Featherstone, IV Edit / Asa Featherstone, IV Design / Evan Verrilli (@evan.is.social) Music / Sunshower by LATASHÁ Social: Podcast IG / @timspod IG / @savvyoso_ Twitter / @savvyoso Email / whatsupasa@gmail.com Thank you all! I'll catch ya'll in the next episode :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jen(nifer) Cox is a real one. We used to work at a museum together. Parts of me wish we still did because our conversations are always so great! She's been in the marketing & advertising game for a while and talks about legitimizing herself as a Black Woman in the industry, her perspective on how organizations can be authentically equitable, and how some of the racial experiences she had from childhood have impacted how approaches her work...and we're joined by Pete, her dog! I'd love to get your feedback. If you or anyone you know is interested in being on the show, email me! whatsupasa@gmail.com Jen's Recommendations: Carol H. Williams Advertising – Black-owned advertising agency The Root: Thanking Black Women isn't enough – Read/Watch Visit the Museum of African American History Watch the Great Pottery Throw Down Shoutouts: Today's Sponsor / Pete, a good boy Today's REAL Sponsor / Anchor Interview / Asa Featherstone, IV Edit / Asa Featherstone, IV Design / Evan Verrilli (@evan.is.social) Music / Sunshower by LATASHÁ Social: Podcast IG / @timspod IG / @savvyoso_ Twitter / @savvyoso Email / whatsupasa@gmail.com Thank you all! I'll catch ya'll in the next episode :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Happy Holidays! As we end 2020, Domonique Peebles talks about authenticity vs. 'white saviorism' in community development, the challenges of being a Black entrepreneur in the plant and food industry, and his perspective on the Breonna Taylor case that took place in his hometown of Louisville, KY. I'd love to get your feedback. If you or anyone you know is interested in being on the show, email me! whatsupasa@gmail.com See what Dom's up to: IG / @brickgardens Dom (+ Asa's) Recommendations: Go outside and enjoy nature. Watch Woke on Hulu Shoutouts: Today's Sponsor / Public library. Love that place

I caught up with Drake Johnson as he shares his experience growing up as a Black skateboarder in the midwest and discusses how we can embrace our tragedies to build together as a community. I'd love to get your feedback. If you or anyone you know is interested in being on the show, email me! whatsupasa@gmail.com See what Drake's up to: IG / @nappyfriedchicken Drake's Recommendations: Maxallure Skateboards – (Black owned skateboard company) Hardies Hardware – (Black owned skate goods) Arts—Rec Shoutouts: Today's Sponsor / My (many) hard drives Today's REAL Sponsor / Anchor Interview / Asa Featherstone, IV Edit / Asa Featherstone, IV Design / Evan Verrilli (@evan.is.social) Music / Sunshower by LATASHÁ Social: Podcast IG / @timspod IG / @savvyoso_ Twitter / @savvyoso Email / whatsupasa@gmail.com Thank you all! I'll catch ya'll in the next episode :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Julia Bond joins me to talk about the theories behind the origins race, her experience with racism in the corporate streetwear design field, and her feelings around the recent ascension of the Black Lives Matter Movement and her role in it. I'd love to get your feedback. If you or anyone you know is interested in being on the show, email me! whatsupasa@gmail.com See what Julia's up to: IG / @juliaelizabethbond / @__otherly__ bondjuliabond.com Shoutouts: Today's Sponsor / My space heater Interview / Asa Featherstone, IV Edit / Asa Featherstone, IV Design / Evan Verrilli (@evan.is.social) Music / Sunshower by LATASHÁ Social: Podcast IG / @timspod IG / @savvyoso_ Twitter / @savvyoso Email / whatsupasa@gmail.com Thank you all! I'll catch ya'll in the next episode :)

This first episode can be treated as an in-depth trailer for what kinds of conversations to expect throughout the series. No guests this time, just me. Enjoy :) I'd love to get your feedback. If you or anyone you know is interested in being on the show, email me! whatsupasa@gmail.com Link(s) we talked about: Thorn in my Side | Metaphors with Marcus Video Shoutouts: Today's Sponsor / My refrigerator Interview / Asa Featherstone, IV Edit / Asa Featherstone, IV Design / Evan Verrilli (@evan.is.social) Music / Sunshower by LATASHÁ Social: Podcast IG / @timspod IG / @savvyoso_ Twitter / @savvyoso Email / whatsupasa@gmail.com Thank you all! I'll catch ya'll in the next episode :)