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Recorded from Kansas City Missouri, Urban Alchemy Podcast is a broadcast dedicated to promoting social, cultural, and economic advancement within the urban core. We deliver honest, fair, and well rounded discussion on the topics impacting the black community.

J.M. Banks

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    • Nov 8, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 58m AVG DURATION
    • 86 EPISODES

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    Latest episodes from Urban Alchemy Podcast

    Zeus Rebel Waters

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 39:55


    Interview with Zeus

    Friday Night Relationship Talk - ft. Kaity May

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2021 62:40


    Today I am joined with my lil sis Kaity May. We go through a stroll down memory lane with a list of questionable partners, answer a few questions from the listeners, and of course butt stuff. Music for the episode provided by: Nina Love - "Thats My Friend"

    Marie DeLopez - Ghost Link TV

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 45:53


    On this episode we are joined for the 2nd time by Marie DeLopez the countries only Black female paranormal investigator. We get some major updates from her on some exciting developments from books to TV.Music for the episode provided by : Effie Altoro - "Gamble"

    Tales From The Hood - Media Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 40:08


    On this episode we start off the month of October with one of the orginals of Black horror Cinema the 1995 film "Tales From The Hood. Music for the Episode provide by Stylz The Artiste - "Hindsight"

    Friday Night Relationship Talk ft. Ross

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 53:34


    On this Friday Night Relationship Talk we are joined with Ross of The Everybody Loves Ross Podcast. We have a great talk about her wild show, - a Long Story Short from a woman who heard our last episode and shared her story of an abusive boyfriend who enjoyed butt play - Kinks that are off the table, and much much more!Music for the Episode provided by: Lady Killa Tellz ft. Shay Lyriq & Ton'yae - "Iz u Dum Remix:

    John Lewis - Hypocrace

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 39:30


    Today I sit down with an old friend and local KC poet John Lewis aka Hypocrace. We have a freat interview talking about the past, the KC poetry game, and where its heading in the future. Music for the Episode provided by: Alan Wayne The Pradagy - "10,000 Hours"

    Eve's Bayou - Media Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 44:37


    Today I have a retrspective look at an old childhood favorite Eve's Bayou. This movie definatly looks different through adult eyes.Music for the episode provided by : Trxz Jones - "Kush & Crown"

    Friday Night Relationship Talk Ft Franchesca Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2021 53:15


    We make our return to Friday night with our old friend Chesca!

    Akil Hutchins - Black Excellence KC

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 82:16


    Today we sit down with Akil Hutchins of Black Excellence KC as he tells us about an important upcoming event in KC bringing together Black and Brown brothers and sisters.Music for the episode provided by : Ayel - "Fireworks"Paralacultura.Eventbrite.comBXKC.org IG: @BX_KC & @A_Kil0

    Cornell Ellis - BLOC

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 40:41


    Today we are joined by Cornell Ellis executive director and co-founder of B.L.O.C. (Brothers Liberating Our Communities) a KC non for profit created for the purpose of bringing more Black male teachers into the class room. Music for the episode by Faith - "Upper Room"Theblockc.orgDonate:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=NKR4FGCQKA4WU

    First Friday Art Show - Event Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 23:33


    On this episode I discuss a recent art show I was able to randomly attend here in Kanas City. This turned out to be an incredible showing of the amazing talent we have here in the metro. Exibit featured works from Lolita Looney, Taylar Sanders, Crissy Curls, Kat Looney, and Alea Lovely.Music for the Episode provide by Louis Conphliction - "Antigravity"

    DONDA - Album Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 26:01


    On this Media Review Monday I take a look at the album released from Kanye West, DONDA. I let you know what I liked and my thoughts on all the negative feedback.

    Candyman (2021) - Media Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 64:52


    On this episode we give our thoughts on Nia DeCosta's 2021 spiritual sequel to the classic original film of the same name

    Internal Update: Revelations

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 61:17


    We have been gone for a little bit but for good reason. I had to take some personal time to get some things together in my life. On this episode I decided to share some of my recent struggles with my own mental health and the break throughs I am having dealing with past issues.

    Comfy Stennis - Comfy Creations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 47:45


    Today we sit down with a young woman in KC doing spectacular work in beauty, fashion, and poetry., Ms. Comfy Stennis. She joins us to talk about her various brands and as well as her coordinating the 8th annual Curves & Confidence Fashion Show.

    Black Widow - Media Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 37:04


    On this episode we have our Black Widow spoiler talk with another weekly batch of randomness!

    Trailer Talk #2 - Media Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 21:16


    Today we talk about a few more trailers to come out that have peaked our interest.

    Relationship Talks - "EP 12"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2021 55:12


    Tonight we are joined by a new guest. We welcome Jasmine (J-Boog) into the studio to talk about our usual batch of crazy topic!

    Trailer Talk - Media Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 57:57


    Today we do something a little differently, we have great talk on the movies opening back up, some recent trailers that peaked our interest, and of course some random rabbit holes.

    Relationship Talks - "EP 11 - The Zodiac Chat"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 54:35


    On this episode we talk about the resurection of the Zodiac Chat, along with a bunch of our random questions. Followed by a few Long Story Short Stories.Music For The Episode Provided By JR Hoodstar - "Talk That Talk"(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnedGdLNbU4

    Batman Returns - Film Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 59:45


    On this episode we continue our Burton series with the sequel to his 1989 film Batman Returns.

    Relationship Talks - "EP 10"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 49:47


    On this edition of our Friday Night Relationship Talks we are start out by talking about with some stuff from social media, Champagne randomly drops a bomb, and of course our weekly Story Time.

    Franchesca Davis - CHES Prod/ Tsunami

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 70:51


    Today we sit down with a talent young actress from the KC area Franchesca Davis. we have a great discussion over her journey moving to New York and Back to KC, hardships of acting, and alot of movie nerd talk. Music For The Episode Provided By Shay Lyriq - "Droppin On Em"

    Alan Wayne The Pradady - 10,000 Hours

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 50:42


    Today we sit down with a talented rapper in the KC hip Hop game Alan Wayne The Pradady. We have a great discussion over music, the state of hip hop, and much more!!!Music For The Episode Provided By Alan Wayne - "Grind Addict"

    Batman 89' - Film Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 55:14


    On this episode we Kick off our Tim Burton series of film talks starting with one of our favorites the 1989 Batman. Music For The Episode Provided By MidWest Saloon - "Rep Yo Set"

    Relationship Talks - "EP 9"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 67:28


    On this episode of our Friday Night Relationship talks we go into everything from zodiac signs, fake pregnacies, and much much more!!!Music For The Episode Provided By Nina Love - "That's My Friend" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1akxVT8mzEw)

    Trish Mitchell - All Black Everything Magazine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 59:13


    Today we talk to Trish Mitchell the creator of one of the only independent Black owned publications in KC All Black Everything. We have a great discussion on Black media, lack of Black media outlets, and the importance of highlighting black creatives.Music For The Episodes Provided By Effie - "Gamble"(

    Seven Blackman/ Carlton Heffna - KC Info Rail

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 74:51


    On todays Episode we are joined in the studio by another one of KC's top podcast in the community KC Info Rail. I sit down and talk to these 2 black men about everything from content creating in the city, struggles, and plans for the future.Music For The Episode Provided By Marley Young - "Drip Crip God"(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iZ2QPUGlPk)

    Inception - Film Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 45:59


    On this Episodes film review we will be taking a look at 2010's Inception directed by Christopher Noland. Music For The Episode Provided by Ayel - "Fireworks"(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPFEJAIjk8M)

    Relationship Talks - "The 8 Out"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2021 99:51


    The return of the best damn relationship talk in the urban core! Rhe MC returns after a long hiatus and we catch up on what's been going on. We are also joined by special guest Raphael Davis.

    Dark Knight Rises - Film Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 71:58


    Today we are joined with Raphael Davis as we discus the 3rd fil in Christopher Noland's Dark Knight Trilogy.Music For The Episode Provided By Irv Da Phenom "A lot Done Changed"(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Owc64FVxqqg)

    Kim Newsome - Kimologly

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 59:04


    On this episode we sit down with one of the best content creators in KC, Kim Newsome creator and host of Kimology. We talk nominations for the Kansas City's Peoples Choice Awards, her platform, and just having a good time!Music For The Episode Provided By Miss G - "Momma"(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KU-8G2iNtbk)

    Terrell Ray - Kansas City's Peoples Choice Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 54:18


    Today we sit down for an interview wit the founder of The Kansas City Peoples Choice Awards Terrell Ray. We have a great talk about the city, awards, the importance of recognition, and the constant hating. Music For The Episode Provided By ZBABY - "Dedicated to Success" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7wAkeiaOtE)

    Mortal Kombat - Film Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 31:05


    On this episode I pull a solo review talking about the recent HBO Max action Film Mortal Kombat. I give my background and history with the property, thoughts on the movie, and rating. Music for the Episode provided by Stylz The Artiste - Come So Far

    The Dark Knight - Film Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 60:50


    On this film review we talk about one of our favorite comic book movies of all times Christopher Noland's Dark Knight.

    Janelle Banks -Comedian/ Host

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 76:03


    On this very special episode we sit down with local KC comedian and host Janell Banks. We talk about a troubling situation that occured recently at a comedy showed held at local LGBTQ club Missy B's. A hecker who is the daughter of a local BBQ establishment began to hurl verbal abuse and racially charged language at performers.

    The Prestige - Film Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 70:25


    On this episode we take a look at Christopher Noland's 2006 film The Prestige.

    J.M. Banks - Thoughts On My Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 28:43


    Just using this episode to go over a few things going on in my life, as well as my thoughts and feelings over the recent police controversies. Music For The Episode Provided By Smitty The Kid - "Bobby Jones"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyV8hYsHIJI

    Faith - Young God

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 50:13


    On this episode I sit down with a young up and coming Hip Hop artist Faith. We go into everything from influences, themes, hardships, and moreMusic for the track provided by Faith - "Upper Room"

    Kong Vs Godzilla - Film Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 30:50


    On this episode I take a look at the new HBO Max Film Long Vs Godzilla. I get to go into what I liked and hated about this high budget blockbuster. Music For The Episode Provided by Alan Wayne the Pradagy - "The Circus" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sng_k99Fu1YEmail us at urbanalchemypodcast@gmail.com

    Relationship Talks "The Pre-Game"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2021 54:49


    Something a little different on this Friday Night Relationship talks. Standing in for my usual co-host I have my best friend, LB, and partner in crime J.C. McNeely joining me. We are discussing everything from Incells and Anime, Legalizing Sex Work, Only Fans, and Derrick Jaxn. Music For the Episode Provided By Amira Wang - "Gimmie"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEOBuzG3dkkEmail us at urbanalchemypodcast@gmail.com

    Ryan Williams - Create Vividly

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 57:44


    On this Episode we are joined with one of the most talented artist in the Kansas City area, Ryan Williams. We have a great talk over the creation process, inspirations, motivations, passion, and much more!Music for the Episode provided by Louis ConPhilction - "Anti-Gravity"Email us at urbanalchemypodcast@gmail.com

    Whiplash - Film Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 57:30


    On this Episode we take another look at one of our all time favorite, the acclaimed 2014 drama Whiplash starring Miles Teller and J.K. Simmons. We have a great talk about the themes of motivation vs obsession, the cost of greatness, and pushing yourself too hard, plus much more!Music foe the Episode provided by Dre, Period. "Better Than This"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDusawTsRIwemail us at urbanalchemypodcast@gmail.com

    Relationship Talks - 7th Sin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2021 65:15


    On this Episode we go into another wide variety of topics envolving, dating, relationships, and sex.... not only sex! Join us at KC's hottest relationship talk

    Brandon Calloway - Black Spartans Manga

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 57:55


    On this episode we sit down with friend of the show Brandon Calloway who joins us to discuss his new project "Black Spartans" a manga comic book centering around monsters, fantasy, and culture. We have a great talk about Blacks in anime and manga as well as the growing love of the art within the culture. Music for the Episode Provided by Stylz The Artiste - "Hindsight"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToBbrf5HGBwEmail mail us at urbanalchemypodcast@gmail.com

    Justice League Synder Cut - Film Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 55:18


    On this episode we do a review and break down for the 2021 HBO Max re-release of Zack Synder's Justice League. We talk about what was changed, what we liked, what we didn't, and much, much more!!!Music for the Episode Provided by Faith - "Lucid" of his mixtape Young God-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0JOx3qctHkEmail us at urbanalchemypodcast@gmail.com

    NightCrawler - Film Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 50:24


    On this Episode we do a review on the dark 2014 drama Night Crawler starring Jake Gyllenhaal. We take another deep dive into one of our favorite films discussing themes of success, motivation, opportunity, the media, and More. Music for the episode provided by Don Grammar -"Good Chicken"Email us at urbanalchemypodcast@gmail.com

    Relationship Talks - The 6th Tape

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 76:38


    On this Episode of Friday Night Relationship Talks we cover some feedback from the last episode. Rhe talks trendy topics, our weekly Q&A, and a Story Time about a guy his girl and her lesbian "friend"

    Relationship Talk - The 6th Tape

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2021 80:44


    On this Episode of Friday Night Relationship Talks we cover some feedback from the last episode. Rhe talks trendy topics, our weekly Q&A, and a Story Time about a guy his girl and her lesbian "friend"

    Judas & The Black Messiah - Film Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 48:07


    Today we talk about the new film on on HBO Max Judas & The Black Messiah, the story of an FBI informant placed in the Chicago Black Panther Part chapter to bring down Fred Hampton. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=41847455)

    Relationship Talks - The Filthy 5th

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 64:38


    On this episode we go into another batch of questions about .....* Calling you partner by your ex's name* Best advice a woman can give a man in bed* Weirdest things people have said in bed* Most Fuck Shit you have ever doneStory Time: We have a story of a young lady who tagged someone in a post about "D Pics" by accident and doesnt understand why he may be upset.We also are happy to Premier the new track from MidWest Saloon - "Booty on Me"Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=41847455)

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