Unrelated...with Ato and Chris

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Two life-long friends. One black, one white. We talk about random stuff, goings-on in the world, and try to understand why we don't understand. Mainly we discuss how screwed up things are, but with a healthy dose of comedy, pop culture, and off-topic ramblings. (that's the unrelated part. also, we're not related so it's a play on words. we're so clever.)

Chris Cecot and Ato Essandoh


    • Jun 28, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 8m AVG DURATION
    • 11 EPISODES

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    Episode 10 - The Hellfighters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 43:19


    You've probably never heard about The Harlem Hellfighters. They were the only African-American regiment in World War I and became known as some of the most formidable soldiers fighting for the Allied forces. But guess what? The US government wasn't a big fan and despite their heroism, the Hellfighters were treated like garbage. Ato and Chris share the 369th Infantry Regiment's story and discuss its relevance today. Also, they talk about Ed Harris. Because...well, Ed F*ckin' Harris.

    Episode 9: Race, Cancel Culture, and Fandom (PART TWO)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 42:48


    This half of the episode continues the conversation about cult-like thinking, the blindspot of privilege, and being a fan in a world full of flawed creators. And, of course, Ed F***ing Harris.

    Episode 9: Cults and Brainwashing (PART ONE)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 50:31


    There's a gross double standard when it comes to black and white protesters. Ato and Chris break down the January 6th assault on the Capitol, and law enforcement's (lack of) reaction to it. And how do cults and groups like Qanon rope people in and then keep them around?  And as always, there are gratuitous mentions of Ed Harris.

    Episode 8: The Wrong House (again...)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 78:41


    When police raided the home of Anjanette Young two years ago, they were at the wrong house. The body cam footage was only released a few weeks ago and has understandably brought police tactics back into the spotlight. Ato and Chris discuss the situation, the Georgia run-off election, and wrap up 2020.

    Episode 7: Defund the Police (and How We Got Here)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 59:46


    In this episode...We get into what exactly "defund the police" means. Also, we talk about the Breonna Taylor case; the Supreme Court ruling that led to the current anger over police violence; and why public bathrooms bring out the worst in humanity. We want to hear your take on this too. Hit us up. Twitter: @UnrelatedTalk Email: UnrelatedtheShow@gmail.com *Special shout-out to Mr. Video. Check him out on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZHB_ZZSYPcawZfgQTrz5UA And check out Ato's other podcast Radio Zamunda wherever you get your podcasts. Peace out, peeps.

    Episode 6: Apartheid (special guest KJ)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 97:27


    Ato's good friend KJ stops by to talk about being from South Africa and what it's like to have extended family that misses the days of Apartheid. Chris shares stories about the horrors of the Cecot family's guest bathroom.  We want to hear your take on this stuff too. Hit us up. Twitter: @UnrelatedTalk / Email: UnrelatedtheShow@gmail.com *Don't ask us why there are two different names on these accounts. People just really like using the word "Unrelated" and everything was taken.* Check out KJ's band The Oddysy. And give a listen to Ato's other podcast Radio Zamunda... find it wherever you get your podcasts. Peace out, peeps!

    Episode 5: BLM Protests (The F***ing Reckoning)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 80:12


    It got real. If you've even glanced at the news over the last few weeks, you know exactly what we're talking about. Ato and Chris try to make some sense of the protests and the turmoil all around us. Black lives matter, people.  We want to hear your take on this too. Hit us up. Twitter: @UnrelatedTalk Email: UnrelatedtheShow@gmail.com *Don't ask us why there are two different names on these accounts. People just really like using the word "Unrelated" and everything was taken.* And check out Ato's other podcast Radio Zamunda wherever you get your podcasts.  Peace out, peeps.

    Episode 4: Head Whitey In Charge

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 65:48


    Ato (purple) rains on haters' parades, Chris loses his mind over condiments, and the quarantine starts to take its toll. We want to hear your take on this too. Hit us up. Twitter: @UnrelatedTalk Email: UnrelatedtheShow@gmail.com *Don't ask us why there are two different names on these accounts. People just really like using the word "Unrelated" and everything was taken.* And check out Ato's other podcast Radio Zamunda wherever you get your podcasts. Peace out, peeps.

    Episode 3: Quarantine (Cardi Gonna Save Us All)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 78:01


    The guys emerge briefly from quarantine to discuss coronavirus, giraffes, masks, and the world's greatest living actor (but not necessarily in that order). We want to hear your take on this too. Hit us up. Twitter: @UnrelatedTalk Email: UnrelatedtheShow@gmail.com *Don't ask us why there are two different names on these accounts. People just really like using the word "Unrelated" and everything was taken.* And check out Ato's other podcast Radio Zamunda wherever you get your podcasts. Peace out, peeps.

    Episode 2: Tulsa Riots and Racism Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 92:52


    Unintentional racism. Tulsa riots. Chris has too much caffeine and steps on everything Ato says. Ato gets asked some really inappropriate questions. We want to hear your take on this too. Hit us up. Twitter: @UnrelatedTalk Email: UnrelatedtheShow@gmail.com *Don't ask us why there are two different names on these accounts. People just really like using the word "Unrelated" and everything was taken.* And check out Ato's other podcast Radio Zamunda wherever you get your podcasts. Peace out, peeps.

    Episode 1: Square One

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 68:11


    Meet Ato and Chris, friends since childhood sharing their views on life and race. In this episode: Chris gets emotional about action figures and Ato gripes about karaoke. We want to hear your take on this stuff too. Hit us up. Twitter: @UnrelatedTalk Email: UnrelatedtheShow@gmail.com *Don't ask us why there are two different names on these accounts. People just really like using the word "Unrelated" and everything was taken.* And check out Ato's other podcast Radio Zamunda wherever you get your podcasts. Peace out, peeps.

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