Vices and Vultures

Featuring another guest from the first iteration of V&V, we have a conversation with Arnold Byun about "With Warm Welcome" and the passions that stem from this podcast project. Among these include discussing his passion for the hospitality business, sharing the importance of emotional intelligence in the restaurant context, as well as giving an indication of how America fares against Asia in food industry technology. Vices & Vultures can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. V&V is based in the great state of New York, and is brought to you by A2X.

Our good friend Taleah is back to discuss personalities again. This time, we talk about the tests that indicate various personalities, and how much they should be weighed in the context of your own self-development. Vices & Vultures can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. V&V is based in the great state of New York, and is brought to you by A2X.

PK (pastor's kid) life is a highly scrutinized platform within church culture, and Natalie Boonstra's story is no exception. We discuss living out your faith with the addition of a church-wide platform. You may be surprised to hear this PK perspective. Vices & Vultures can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. V&V is based in the great state of New York, and is brought to you by A2X.

In light of recent megastars professing faith on their platforms (think the "Jesus is King" album by Kanye West, as a primary example), the co-hosts discuss the authenticity behind these bold declarations. Vices & Vultures can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. V&V is based in the great state of New York, and is brought to you by A2X.

The co-hosts discuss immigrant culture and how it heavily impacts their perspective. Vices & Vultures can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. V&V is based in the great state of New York, and is brought to you by A2X.

This conversation was made possible by Instagram... no seriously, Instagram is the reason why this interview is being published. Listen in to this episode to understand how. This is the story of two artists on the east side of North America; they connected over their love for music, and their paths will cross again as the musician based in Toronto eventually manifested the release of "Allusion" - now available everywhere digitally. Vices & Vultures can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. V&V is based in the great state of New York, and is brought to you by A2X.

[Part 3/3] — This interview series concludes with Jonathan Remilus, our childhood friend (and guest for this three-part interview series), going into detail about the influences that brought him to his current journey of studying film composition in Los Angeles. Vices & Vultures can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. V&V is based in the great state of New York, and is brought to you by A2X.

[Part 2/3] — Faith and religion will be oft-discussed on V&V, and this episode is no exception. Jonathan Remilus, our childhood friend (and guest for this three-part interview series), steps into a lot of sensitive-yet-necessary conversation. Jonathan grew up as a Haitian Seventh-day Adventist - yet holds nothing back as he talks about his journey with both his spirituality and his marriage. Yes, we're talking about sex here, in this interview. It's going down. Vices & Vultures can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. V&V is based in the great state of New York, and is brought to you by A2X.

[Part 1/3] — Using this platform for carrying difficult conversations and sharing not-so-great stories is tough, but something we find necessary. We sit down with our childhood friend Jonathan Remilus in a new three part series to reflect on our similar backgrounds that led him into his experiences with white-based communities, and discuss times when we all have had a run-in with the police. Vices & Vultures can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. V&V is based in the great state of New York, and is brought to you by A2X.

Five people seated in the same living room. What's their commonality, you ask? Tune in to a conversation filled with honest millennial perspectives on American culture, from the minds of three unapologetically black women. Trivia: This is the first interview done by our co-hosts long before the V&V concept was created. Recorded back in the winter of 2019, we met up with three more classmates that finished nursing school with BH. Vices & Vultures can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. V&V is based in the great state of New York, and is brought to you by A2X.

[Part 3/3] — Our conversation on the intersection of basketball and branding concludes with practical advice, in light of a world culture that clearly struggles with prioritizing social media. Vices & Vultures can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. V&V is based in the great state of New York, and is brought to you by A2X.

[Part 2/3] — LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard dominate social media as active NBA players, but in very different ways. Vices & Vultures can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. V&V is based in the great state of New York, and is brought to you by A2X.

[Part 1/3] — The time has come. Canada has officially become relevant in pro basketball; a major culture clash that we start to unpack in a three-part series. Vices & Vultures can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. V&V is based in the great state of New York, and is brought to you by A2X.

Thank you to all who supported "Unpacked" - the first rendition of this project. On to the next one, "Vices & Vultures." Our "Unpacked" segment of V&V featured solo interviews by our co-hosts. The segment is a refresh of this podcast that once went by the same name, and focused exclusively on our guests whose stories we unpack. Our featured guests represented their passions and cultures so well; they deserved their distinction.⁣ Vices & Vultures can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. V&V is based in the great state of New York, and is brought to you by A2X.

Mohsin and Matt are back to complete their conversation on coffee, as we continue to use this project to highlight some of the great names you should know about in New York specialty coffee. This episode is a part of Feature Fridays, where we will present returning guests who drop weekly wisdom on the cultures they are passionate about. Vices & Vultures can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. V&V is based in the great state of New York, and is brought to you by A2X.

One of the greatest things found in specialty coffee out in New York is the community. With the help of Bill, we are proud to share this conversation that introduces us to two of the best in the game. Representing the Saltwater Coffee and Pipeline Coffee Company shops respectively, here is part 1 of a 2 part conversation with Mohsin Uddin and Matt Robertson. This episode is a part of Feature Fridays, where we will present returning guests who drop weekly wisdom on the cultures they are passionate about. Vices & Vultures can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. V&V is based in the great state of New York, and is brought to you by A2X.

If you make coffee at home, we made this episode for you. Bill is back with V&V to give his timeless coffee wisdom, and we have our home barista friend Orlando discussing his "holy trinity" of home brewing. This episode is a part of Feature Fridays, where we will present returning guests who drop weekly wisdom on the cultures they are passionate about. Vices & Vultures can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. V&V is based in the great state of New York, and is brought to you by A2X.

If you're a coffee fan on any level, we made this episode specifically for you. Bill is stopping by V&V as our second Feature Friday guest to give you practical advice on not only what to get for making coffee at home, but presents a well-balanced perspective on how to think about the bean. This episode is a part of Feature Fridays, where we will present returning guests who drop weekly wisdom on the cultures they are passionate about. Vices & Vultures can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. V&V is based in the great state of New York, and is brought to you by A2X.

Get to know more about Bill, the voice behind a love for coffee on Feature Fridays. Our "Unpacked" segment of V&V features solo interviews by our co-hosts. The segment is a refresh of this podcast that once went by the same name, and focuses exclusively on our guests whose stories we unpack. Our featured guests represent their passions and cultures so well; they deserve their distinction.⁣ Vices & Vultures can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. V&V is based in the great state of New York, and is brought to you by A2X.

Annarose is back to explain how to properly interact with your canine friend. This episode is a part of Feature Fridays, where we will present returning guests who drop weekly wisdom on the cultures they are passionate about. Vices & Vultures can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. V&V is based in the great state of New York, and is brought to you by A2X.

Annarose is back to explain the potential in being a dog owner, as well as the capabilities of the dog/s you own (or would like to own). This episode is a part of Feature Fridays, where we will present returning guests who drop weekly wisdom on the cultures they are passionate about. Vices & Vultures can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. V&V is based in the great state of New York, and is brought to you by A2X.

All great dog training starts with great rules, and Annarose is back on V&V to discuss the three rules that she implements in her work with the beloved canines. This episode is a part of Feature Fridays, where we will present returning guests who drop weekly wisdom on the cultures they are passionate about. Vices & Vultures can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. V&V is based in the great state of New York, and is brought to you by A2X.

Yes, you read that right. Annarose is a certified professional dog trainer based in Long Island, New York... and she's got four dogs, well-trained and all! Learn how she does it, how she fell in love with this career, and how she intends on educating dog owners and dog lovers alike. This episode is a part of Feature Fridays, where we will present returning guests who drop weekly wisdom on the cultures they are passionate about. Vices & Vultures can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. V&V is based in the great state of New York, and is brought to you by A2X.

Hear one of the stories that are connected with "Swimming" - the Grammy-nominated rap album by the late Mac Miller. Kevin Theodore, (stage name: Xmane) has had involvement with a handful of great projects in the music sphere over the past few years. You can hear the full story on the CS Podcast. Our "Unpacked" segment of V&V features solo interviews by our co-hosts. The segment is a refresh of this podcast that once went by the same name, and focuses exclusively on our guests whose stories we unpack. Our featured guests represent their passions and cultures so well; they deserve their distinction.⁣ Vices & Vultures can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. V&V is based in the great state of New York, and is brought to you by A2X.

This is the first-ever podcast interview done by BH. Listen in to find out why it's so special. Thanks again to AJ for taking the time! Our "Unpacked" segment of V&V features solo interviews by our co-hosts. The segment is a refresh of this podcast that once went by the same name, and focuses exclusively on our guests whose stories we unpack. Our featured guests represent their passions and cultures so well; they deserve their distinction.⁣ Vices & Vultures can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. V&V is based in the great state of New York, and is brought to you by A2X.

Many of these "Unpacked" interviews are due to Instagram connecting A2 with subsequent guests. In the case of Courier Design's founders Ethan and Bree, Instagram played a big part in why the two of them have stayed connected all these years. Hear them share their fascinating story in this episode. Our "Unpacked" segment of V&V features solo interviews by our co-hosts. The segment is a refresh of this podcast that once went by the same name, and focuses exclusively on our guests whose stories we unpack. Our featured guests represent their passions and cultures so well; they deserve their distinction.⁣ Vices & Vultures can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. V&V is based in the great state of New York, and is brought to you by A2X.

Being a young entrepreneur has become a creative and opportunistic endeavor for some, and this conversation highlights that without question. Our "Unpacked" segment of V&V features solo interviews by our co-hosts. The segment is a refresh of this podcast that once went by the same name, and focuses exclusively on our guests whose stories we unpack. Our featured guests represent their passions and cultures so well; they deserve their distinction.⁣ Vices & Vultures can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. V&V is based in the great state of New York, and is brought to you by A2X.

We make another stop along the Bronx creative revolution (see: previous episode with the Bronx Native), and meet a visual artist who had no interest for this style of creativity in the first place. Because sometimes, your calling finds you. Our "Unpacked" segment of V&V features solo interviews by our co-hosts. The segment is a refresh of this podcast that once went by the same name, and focuses exclusively on our guests whose stories we unpack. Our featured guests represent their passions and cultures so well; they deserve their distinction.⁣ Vices & Vultures can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. V&V is based in the great state of New York, and is brought to you by A2X.

In the heart of the Boogie Down Bronx, A2 meets up with Amaurys Grullon, who co-founded this Bronx-based brand, and who also helped pioneer this Bronx modern creative revolution. Our "Unpacked" segment of V&V features solo interviews by our co-hosts. The segment is a refresh of this podcast that once went by the same name, and focuses exclusively on our guests whose stories we unpack. Our featured guests represent their passions and cultures so well; they deserve their distinction.⁣ Vices & Vultures can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. V&V is based in the great state of New York, and is brought to you by A2X.

How can your pastor be introverted? Get to know more about Mike, and how he uses his quiet personality to accomplish great things. Our "Unpacked" segment of V&V features solo interviews by our co-hosts. The segment is a refresh of this podcast that once went by the same name, and focuses exclusively on our guests whose stories we unpack. Our featured guests represent their passions and cultures so well; they deserve their distinction.⁣ Vices & Vultures can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. V&V is based in the great state of New York, and is brought to you by A2X.

Pastor's wife AND pastor's life? Meet a fellow podcaster who does all of this and more, and discusses how she manages her schedule. Our "Unpacked" segment of V&V features solo interviews by our co-hosts. The segment is a refresh of this podcast that once went by the same name, and focuses exclusively on our guests whose stories we unpack. Our featured guests represent their passions and cultures so well; they deserve their distinction.⁣ Vices & Vultures can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. V&V is based in the great state of New York, and is brought to you by A2X.

Ever heard of a seven-part harmony? Yes... seven parts. It has been done, and that's where our story begins with Robert Leslie. Hear the conversation with an individual actively involved in music ministry, and discover the life of a singer. Our "Unpacked" segment of V&V features solo interviews by our co-hosts. The segment is a refresh of this podcast that once went by the same name, and focuses exclusively on our guests whose stories we unpack. Our featured guests represent their passions and cultures so well; they deserve their distinction.⁣ Vices & Vultures can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. V&V is based in the great state of New York, and is brought to you by A2X.

Culture education is important to us at V&V, so today's episode will be one on the United Kingdom - particularly of London. Our "Unpacked" segment of V&V features solo interviews by our co-hosts. The segment is a refresh of this podcast that once went by the same name, and focuses exclusively on our guests whose stories we unpack. Our featured guests represent their passions and cultures so well; they deserve their distinction.⁣ Vices & Vultures can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. V&V is based in the great state of New York, and is brought to you by A2X.

We dig deep into pragmatic advice for entrepreneurs wanting to follow in the footsteps of passionate individuals like Jasmin, the one thing about her baristas that help set apart the customer service experience of coffee shop, as well as trends in the coffee industry. Our "Unpacked" segment of V&V features solo interviews by our co-hosts. The segment is a refresh of this podcast that once went by the same name, and focuses exclusively on our guests whose stories we unpack. Our featured guests represent their passions and cultures so well; they deserve their distinction.⁣ Vices & Vultures can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. V&V is based in the great state of New York, and is brought to you by A2X.

Get to know one of the instructors behind one of America's successful nursing programs; namely, the private academic institution known as Union College (Lincoln, Nebraska). Our "Unpacked" segment of V&V features solo interviews by our co-hosts. The segment is a refresh of this podcast that once went by the same name, and focuses exclusively on our guests whose stories we unpack. Our featured guests represent their passions and cultures so well; they deserve their distinction.⁣ Vices & Vultures can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. V&V is based in the great state of New York, and is brought to you by A2X.

A modern day lover and poet, Nomancer stops by for conversation to discuss his writing philosophy, his motivations, as well as other artistic concepts. Our "Unpacked" segment of V&V features solo interviews by our co-hosts. The segment is a refresh of this podcast that once went by the same name, and focuses exclusively on our guests whose stories we unpack. Our featured guests represent their passions and cultures so well; they deserve their distinction.⁣ Vices & Vultures can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. V&V is based in the great state of New York, and is brought to you by A2X.

Raising awareness for disabilities in a world of opportunities is still very important today, and this episode features a lady who takes this to heart. Listen to how Debbie Forshee-Sweeney takes great care in meeting the needs of those with learning limitations, and how important valuing this part of academic culture truly is. Our "Unpacked" segment of V&V features solo interviews by our co-hosts. The segment is a refresh of this podcast that once went by the same name, and focuses exclusively on our guests whose stories we unpack. Our featured guests represent their passions and cultures so well; they deserve their distinction.⁣ Vices & Vultures can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. V&V is based in the great state of New York, and is brought to you by A2X.

Meet this always-positive lady, and learn why Taleah is your friend. References (in order of reference): Staples Easy Button Chess Clock Weighted Blanket Our "Unpacked" segment of V&V features solo interviews by our co-hosts. The segment is a refresh of this podcast that once went by the same name, and focuses exclusively on our guests whose stories we unpack. Our featured guests represent their passions and cultures so well; they deserve their distinction.⁣ Vices & Vultures can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. V&V is based in the great state of New York, and is brought to you by A2X.