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The Blasters & Blades Podcast We've got another awesome interview for you today! This time we've got author John J Parsons on to pimp his book The Imperial Wizard in the Arcane Awakening Series. When he's not busy drinking tea with the royals at noon, he sometimes talks with schlubs like us! This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt) Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt) Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd) We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling! Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our Website: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blasters-and-blades Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's Sponsor The Imperial Wizard by J Parsons: https://www.amazon.com/Imperial-Wizard-Arcane-Awakening-Book-ebook/dp/B0CC9V29JS/ Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Coupon Code Gets you 10% off Follow J Parsons on social media J's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/J-Parsons/author/B07WPX4LK9 J's Patreon: http://patreon.com/iraewriting J's Discord: https://discord.gg/stxs6nUK6y J's Publisher: https://royalguardpublishing.com/ J's Royal Road: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/164144 J's Royal Road, Imperial Wizard: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/48134/imperial-wizard-arcane-awakening-book-3-releases J's Cover Artist: https://www.artstation.com/lucianofleitas #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #JParsons #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #Baryonyx #Deinonychus #D&D #DnD #DandD #D&D5e --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blasters-and-blades/support

“At the age of 10, I formed a question in my mind, which was: how can you hate me when you don't even know me? And now, for the next 56 years, I've been looking for the answer to that question.”The son of American Foreign Service members, Daryl Davis grew up in many different countries and was exposed to a variety of cultures, religions, and ideologies. He became an internationally renowned musician, touring and performing with the likes of Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, and B.B. King. But a personal experience with bigotry at a young age made him curious about why people hate.“When I met this guy, he was a Grand Dragon. And he rose through the ranks to Imperial Wizard. And when he dropped out, because of this perception change and hanging out with me, he gave me his Klan robe and his hood,” says Mr. Davis.Today, Mr. Davis has made a second career out of befriending white supremacists, neo-Nazis, and members of the Ku Klux Klan, helping over 200 of them to renounce their racist ideology.“People ask me: Daryl, why don't you burn that stuff? No, I'm not going to burn it,” says Mr. Davis, referring to his Klan paraphernalia. “Yes, it is despicable. But it's also a part of our history. And you don't burn our history: the good, the bad, the ugly, and the shameful. You expose it, so it doesn't happen again.”In this episode, we dive into Mr. Davis's childhood, his passion for music, his encounters with the Klan, and the methodology he uses for helping them to renounce their racism.“The greatest weapon to combat racism, anti-Semitism, [and] all types of discrimination is the least expensive weapon known to man. It's free, yet it is the most underused. It's called conversation,” says Mr. Davis.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

Why are we reluctant to "walk across the cafeteria" to start a conversation?What is the soundtrack to your life?Why don't books and history tell the whole story, and where should we turn to get it?These and other critical questions for building a harmonious world are addressed when award-winning musician and race reconciliator Daryl Davis joins The Rabbi and the Shrink.https://www.daryldavis.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/daryl-davis-5226b24/1:00 Music is a bridgeThe benefit of a global perspectiveLegal desegregation took years to take effectAttacked for being a Cub Scout?Learning about racism at age 10How can you hate me if you don't know me?7:30 Responding to injustice and hate with genuine curiosityBreadth of experience provides perspective to moderate our responses10:00 Books and histories did not explain hateMeeting the head of the American Nazi Party as a high school studentThe coming race war?“Joining” the Nazi rally before the White HouseThe “rationalism” of white supremacy18:00 What happens when whites become the minority in the U.S.?What does the fear of that do to people?Charleston, PIttsburgh, El Paso22:30 A chance encounter with the KKKHere was the answer to the question28:00 We have to know who we areExposure to different cultures and ideologies make us broaderThe five values all humans want:Love, respect, to be heard, to be treated fairly, we want those values for our familiesA missed opportunity for dialogue is a missed opportunity for conflict resolution33:00  Meeting the Imperial Wizard of the KKKThe “noise”We all feel fear of the unknown, we are all relieved when that fear is removedWe hate what we don't understand because it frightens usAwareness of our collective ignorance can bring us togetherEducation cures ignorance, which cures fear, which cures violence48:00 What can we all do to transcend and eliminate hate?Spend time listening to people to learn who they areDebate doesn't bring people together; getting to know one another as human beings does53:45 Music contains the keyHarmony allows our differences to become a source of strength and unity57:00 The word of the day:  liminalof, relating to, or situated at a sensory threshold : barely perceptible or capable of eliciting a responseWhat if life had background music?Any moment can offer the opportunity to change our lives and our world

#289 Join the Great Man Mastermind: https://www.dominickq.com/masterminds/the-digital-mastermind Join the Facebook Group for Men: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheGreatManWithin -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Daryl's Famous TEDX Talk: Why I as a black man attend KKK rallies Daryl Davis, a black man, attends KKK rallies, befriends its members, and through these unlikely friendships, he has influenced over 200 of those men to leave the Klan. In a time when we can't discuss Coke vs. Pepsi without coming to fisticuffs, Daryl has somehow managed to get men who want him obliterated from the face of the earth…to eventually give up their hatred, ideology and community because of Daryl's influence. He's collected the robes and hoods of men like Roger Kelly – the former Imperial Wizard (the president) of Maryland – and intends to open a museum with Klan memorabilia. The central question that has driven his life: “How can you hate me when you don't even know me?” Daryl is a TEDx superstar, with 4 talks totaling over 4 million views, and lecturer to universities and businesses all over the globe. He's also a musician (his #1 love) who's played with Chuck Berry, an actor in one of the best TV shows of all time (The Wire) and an author of Klandestine Relationships. He also has a documentary about his work with the KKK called Accidental Courtesy. We could think of no better person who embodies what it means to be A Man Amongst Men, and as such, Daryl is our very first interview on the Man Amongst Men podcast. In Part #3: Why most interest groups – like Black Lives Matter – don't make much progress Daryl's Contentious Exchange with Black Lives Matter Leaders Almost Led to Blows (from the documentary) How Daryl Davis Thinks Donald Trump is the Best Thing That Happened to this Country Daryl's candid thoughts on Black Lives Matter Daryl's final words of wisdom on how to create change in those who disagree with or even hate you

#288 Join the Great Man Mastermind: https://www.dominickq.com/masterminds/the-digital-mastermind Join the Facebook Group for Men: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheGreatManWithin ----------------------------------------------------- Daryl's Famous TEDX Talk: Why I as a black man attend KKK rallies Daryl Davis, a black man, attends KKK rallies, befriends its members, and through these unlikely friendships, he has influenced over 200 of those men to leave the Klan. In a time when we can't discuss Coke vs. Pepsi without coming to fisticuffs, Daryl has somehow managed to get men who want him obliterated from the face of the earth…to eventually give up their hatred, ideology and community because of Daryl's influence. He's collected the robes and hoods of men like Roger Kelly – the former Imperial Wizard (the president) of Maryland – and intends to open a museum with Klan memorabilia. The central question that has driven his life: “How can you hate me when you don't even know me?” Daryl is a TEDx superstar, with 4 talks totaling over 4 million views, and lecturer to universities and businesses all over the globe. He's also a musician (his #1 love) who's played with Chuck Berry, an actor in one of the best TV shows of all time (The Wire) and an author of Klandestine Relationships. He also has a documentary about his work with the KKK called Accidental Courtesy. We could think of no better person who embodies what it means to be A Man Amongst Men, and as such, Daryl is our very first interview on the Man Amongst Men podcast. In Part #2: Daryl lends his music tour bus to the Klan How Daryl manages not to take hate personally Fear is the most powerful tool known to man (and how to wield it for good change) How the KKK is rebranding to avoid stigma and build membership What the media knows about white supremacist positioning, but won't tell you How Rock N Roll and white people put Barack Obama into office The healing and unifying power of music

#287 Join the Great Man Mastermind: https://www.dominickq.com/masterminds/the-digital-mastermind Join the Facebook Group for Men: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheGreatManWithin ----------------------------------------------------- Daryl's Famous TEDX Talk: Why I as a black man attend KKK rallies Daryl Davis, a black man, attends KKK rallies, befriends its members, and through these unlikely friendships, he has influenced over 200 of those men to leave the Klan. In a time when we can't discuss Coke vs. Pepsi without coming to fisticuffs, Daryl has somehow managed to get men who want him obliterated from the face of the earth…to eventually give up their hatred, ideology and community because of Daryl's influence. He's collected the robes and hoods of men like Roger Kelly – the former Imperial Wizard (the president) of Maryland – and intends to open a museum with Klan memorabilia. The central question that has driven his life: “How can you hate me when you don't even know me?” Daryl is a TEDx superstar, with 4 talks totaling over 4 million views, and lecturer to universities and businesses all over the globe. He's also a musician (his #1 love) who's played with Chuck Berry, an actor in one of the best TV shows of all time (The Wire) and an author of Klandestine Relationships. He also has a documentary about his work with the KKK called Accidental Courtesy. We could think of no better person who embodies what it means to be A Man Amongst Men, and as such, Daryl is our very first interview on the Man Amongst Men podcast. In Part #1: Daryl's first encounter with racism as a 10 year old Cub Scout Daryl's first (friendly) encounter with a Klansmen Daryl knows more KKK history than most of the KKK Daryl gives the overview, hierarchy and national structure of the KKK Daryl arranges a covert meeting with Maryland's Imperial Wizard – Roger Kelly

The Boob Tubers are still enjoying their time with Nickelodeon's '90s game show for kids, the immortal Legends of the Hidden Temple. This time around, they're discussing season three episode 14, "The Mystical Spellbook of the Imperial Wizard." Look, it's not necessarily a cool, Gandalf-type wizard the show offers up, but game show host Kirk Fogg's passive aggressive needling of 12-year-olds more than makes up for the lack of purple hats. Will it be Spencer or Van who climbs the spider web faster to retrieve all of the plastic bats? Will Olmec consume Brian and take over hosting duties before episode's end? You'd better listen and find out

Why are we reluctant to "walk across the cafeteria" to start a conversation?What is the soundtrack to your life?Why don't books and history tell the whole story, and where should we turn to get it?These and other critical questions for building a harmonious world are addressed when award-winning musician and race reconciliator Daryl Davis joins The Rabbi and the Shrink.https://www.daryldavis.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/daryl-davis-5226b24/1:00 Music is a bridgeThe benefit of a global perspectiveLegal desegregation took years to take effectAttacked for being a Cub Scout?Learning about racism at age 10How can you hate me if you don't know me?7:30 Responding to injustice and hate with genuine curiosityBreadth of experience provides perspective to moderate our responses10:00 Books and histories did not explain hateMeeting the head of the American Nazi Party as a high school studentThe coming race war?“Joining” the Nazi rally before the White HouseThe “rationalism” of white supremacy18:00 What happens when whites become the minority in the U.S.?What does the fear of that do to people?Charleston, PIttsburgh, El Paso22:30 A chance encounter with the KKKHere was the answer to the question28:00 We have to know who we areExposure to different cultures and ideologies make us broaderThe five values all humans want:Love, respect, to be heard, to be treated fairly, we want those values for our familiesA missed opportunity for dialogue is a missed opportunity for conflict resolution33:00  Meeting the Imperial Wizard of the KKKThe “noise”We all feel fear of the unknown, we are all relieved when that fear is removedWe hate what we don't understand because it frightens usAwareness of our collective ignorance can bring us togetherEducation cures ignorance, which cures fear, which cures violence48:00 What can we all do to transcend and eliminate hate?Spend time listening to people to learn who they areDebate doesn't bring people together; getting to know one another as human beings does53:45 Music contains the keyHarmony allows our differences to become a source of strength and unity57:00 The word of the day:  liminalof, relating to, or situated at a sensory threshold : barely perceptible or capable of eliciting a responseWhat if life had background music?Any moment can offer the opportunity to change our lives and our world

Daryl Davis - One man and the Ku Klux Klan: The power of respectful communicationHow does a black musician who's jammed with the likes of Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, BB King and even Bill Clinton - become friends with an Imperial Wizard from the Ku Klux Klan?In this polarised world, breaking down entrenched positions may be the most important skill needed by us all. If two passionate sides can agree to disagree, long enough to find what they have in common - could we overcome climate change, poverty and even racism?My guest on this episode of Inside Influence podcast would say a resounding yes.On today's Inside Influence Podcast episode I talk to R&B musician and Race Reconciliator Daryl Davis about talking to the “other”.Growing up overseas as the son of diplomats, he returned to the US as a 10-year-old and was shocked to discover that people could hate him because of the colour of his skin. Later that year he saw MLK assassinated.This formed a question that went on to define the course of his life: “‘How can you hate me if you don't even know me?”Through music he discovered a beautiful universal language and had a wonderful career playing the piano for some of the greats such as Chuck Berry and Jerry Lee Lewis. One night while playing in a bar in Frederick Maryland, he met a Ku Klux Klan member and decided the best way to find an answer to his question was to attend their rallies.Rather than a debate, he was looking to have a conversation. Rather than trying to convince or convert, he decided to approach people with curiosity and respect.Over the past 30 years, Daryl Davis has inspired 200+ people to quit the Ku Klux Klan. Through dialogue and (as you'll come to hear) a thirst to first understand before being understood.Today's Guest Daryl DavisDaryl Davis is an award-winning R&B piano player, actor, author, and race relations expert.He has worked with Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley's Jordanaires, The Legendary Blues Band and many others. He currently tours with The Daryl Davis Band. He is also an actor and appeared on HBO's critically acclaimed series The Wire.As a Race Reconciliator, he has been sent around the world by the State Department to talk about conflict reconciliation and race relations. He has won numerous awards and has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, NPR and other media outlets to talk about race relations. He hosts a podcast called Changing Minds and has written a book on his relationships with Klu Klux Klan members called “Klan-destine Relationships”LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daryl-davis-5226b24/Twitter: https://twitter.com/realdaryldavisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/realdaryldavis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DarylDavisRaceReconciliator/“One person can make an exponential change because when they impact another, that person then goes on to impact another.”“You cannot change someone's reality, they have to change it themselves.”“You have to invite the other to participate and when you see that happen collectively, that is when huge things happen.”You'll learnHis journey from that bar in Maryland to immersing himself in the world of the KKK – what he learned, how he has learned to respond and what that has to teach us about having deeply difficult conversations.Why he is NEVER offended by what he hears in those conversations – this one intrigued me the most – including how he stays in a place of active respect and curiosity – in situations that would bring most people's blood to the boil.Why he always start with ‘commonality' - and he uses some beautiful language here – essentially beginning any difficult conversation with what he has in common with the other person, before moving to what he has in contrast.Why change never happens in the moment, I think this one is worth hearing a few times – we will never change someone's mind in the moment. The intention instead is to invite them to an exploration (NOT A DEBATE) – and then respectfully sow seeds that they can reflect on later.Why self awareness and courage are muscles we all have – and only by strengthening and using those muscles – can we inspire others to start doing the same. Parents and leaders, this one is on us.As someone who considers himself to be ‘just a rock and roll player' how Daryl has managed to achieve what many movements have not – by first deciding to listen.And finally, Daryl's own personal roadmap to having deeply difficult conversations. A game changing tool for any conversation or situation where the emotions and stakes are at their most intense.References and links mentionedThe Charlotteville “Unite the Right” Rally.My new ebook The Influencer Code.The Mark Twain quote was from The Innocents Abroad / Roughing It.Daryl's book Klan-destine RelationshipsIf you liked this episode, you might also enjoyBob Chapman – Truly human leadership: What it means to lead like everybody mattersHamish Thomson – Why it's not always right to be right Judy Atkinson - 4 Keys to Transform Conflict with Deep ListeningJonah Berger - How to change anyone's mind without having to pushSubscribe to and Review the Inside Influence PodcastThanks for tuning into this week's episode of the Inside Influence Podcast! If the information in my conversations and interviews have helped you in your business journey, please head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show, and leave an honest review. 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In part 3, we look at a 1920s congressman from Georgia by the name of William D. Upshaw & the unique impact he ended up having on the Branham Cult. William D. Upshaw was a United States Congressman and revivalist from Georgia who was closely affiliated with William Joseph Simmons during the early years of the 1915 Ku Klux Klan and later with Roy E. Davis as Davis rose to the rank of the Imperial Wizard of the Klan. Upshaw was known as the "driest of the dries" for his position against drinking alcohol, helped turn the State of Georgia into the first "dry state", and almost single-handedly led Simmons and the Klan to victory during the 1921 Congressional Hearings. Upshaw helped promote William Branham's revivals by posing as a wheelchair invalid at Roy Davis' request, advertised other revivalists in the Voice of Healing/Latter Rain revivals, and toured with the Branham campaigns until his death in 1952. How did the exactly KLU-KLUX-KLAN formulate & how much influence did they really have in U.S. politics at that time? What role did Congressman Upshaw have in the KLAN & what sort of influence did he really have on Roy E. Davis & William Branham? Tune in to find out!"

In part 2, we continue in the mid 1920's & look at the formulation of a unique relationship between William Branham & Roy E Davis. Roy Davis was an evangelist from Texas who ordained William Branham into the Pentecostal faith, mentored Branham in his church, and taught Branham to drink poison to gain new converts. Davis was also an official spokesperson for William Joseph Simmons in both the 1915 Ku Klux Klan and the Knights of the Flaming Sword white supremacy groups, and eventually an Imperial Wizard of the K.K.K. Davis fled to Jeffersonville, IN after a series of criminal activities ranging from bank robbery and swindling to bigamy and sexual crimes. Before those crimes were exposed and he was extradited on charges of Grand Theft, Davis planted the church that would become Branham's "Billie Branham Pentecostal Tabernacle" and eventually the "Branham Tabernacle" when Branham's stage persona transitioned to "Baptist". How exactly did famous historical events like the uncertainty of the great depression, the systematic racial tensions of the Jim Crow Era, & Branham's relationship with Roy E Davis helped formulate his underlying worldview & the Cult known as “The Message” Tune in to find out! You can find more about our guest John Collins at https://william-branham.org/site/john_collins "

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Known as the "Black Man who infiltrated the KKK" and got some 200 klansmen to leave and denounce the Ku Klux Klan, Daryl Davis' journey started when he was only 10 years old when he first experienced racism and asked the innocent question "how can you hate me when you don't even know me?" Listen first hand to the amazing story of how Davis interviewed Roger Kelly, Imperial Wizard (aka national leader of the KKK), and over years became best friends and godfather to Kelly's daughter after Kelly left and denounced the racist hate group. How can you hate me when you don't even know me? Learn the steps to forever ending RACISM Discover how Davis was able to build relationships with people who hated him www.daryldavis.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/livingalegacy/message

How do we bring racial healing and fight injustice? By overcoming evil with good! And that's exactly what happened when Johnny Lee Clary, the "Imperial Wizard of the White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan" met NAACP leader and friend of Martin Luther King Jr., and Wade Watts. Here this powerful story of healing and what we can learn from the example of Rev. Wade Watt's incredible love. For more information about Brent Simpson: http://brentsimpson.com/To watch this conversation or subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/creatingthefuturewithbrentsimpsonTo follow Brent Simpson on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorbrentsimpson/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbrentsimpson/ For more information about Arise Church: https://www.myarisechurch.com/

From the Delta of Mississippi, birthplace of the White Citizens Council and Blues legend B.B. King, comes this former Ku Klux Klan leader who rose from Grand Dragon to Imperial Wizard and now holds the title of "Reformed Racist." He has dedicated his life to sharing his growth with those still in the movement and helping to discourage others from throwing their lives away by joining.

Become your own Superhero presents - Former Grand Dragon with the Ku Klux Klan, Scott Shephard.Scott Shepherd is a former racist that is on a mission to "Stop Racism" by educating others and young people by sharing his life experience as a racist!Scott is now an Anti Racism and Human Rights Activist, Documentary Film Contributor and Film Maker.He has toured with motivational guru Tony Robbins and during his klan days, could be found on popular TV shows like The Phil Donahue show and Sally Jesse Raphael.Scott Shepherd was born in Mississippi and spent his younger years growing up in Mississippi and Texas, then settled in Memphis, Tennessee. It was in Memphis where he got started in the White Nationalist Movement on a large scale. Scott was associated with many White Nationalist Organizations all over the US. He also held an official membership with a High Ranking Leadership Position in some of these organizations.A Former member of the Ku Klux Klan also served as Imperial Wizard, Grand Wizard, National Leader of the Omerta Knights of the Ku Klux Klan. Also a Leader in many other racist organizations including the National Association For The Advancement Of White People and The European-American Unity Rights Organization. Both founded by Davis Duke. The National White Rights Association and The White Rights Organization both founded by Scott Shepherd.If they were an "Organization" or individual with white racist views, it is fair to say that Scott had a connection and was closely associated with them. There were also connections with "Pro-White" Organizations in South Africa and other countries. Scott at one time founded his own organization based in Memphis, Tn "The National White Rights Association".The "Civilian Material Assistance" (CMA) was formerly called "The Civilian Military Assistance Group" Its founder and leader was Tom Posey of Decatur, Al. He was a former Marine, John Bircher and Ku Klux Klansman. They were strongly involved with the Iran-Contra Affairs. They were a a private contra aid group, based in the United States with Headquarters in Memphis, Tn and Decatur, Al also with New Orleans, La and Miami, FL connections with interests in Nicaragua.In Scott's words he states that "I must make it very clear that I myself never condoned or participated in any violent activity nor would I ever! I will continue to blog and inform you more of the life that I am happy and proud NOT to be a part of anymore."Scott Shepherd was very outspoken and active within the white movement. He has ran for public office openly as a white racist. He was a candidate for State Representative also Governor in the State of Tennessee in the late 1980's and Early 1990's.Today he is no-longer involved or associated with any racist organizations. He is working for Racial Harmony, by trying to prevent others and young people from falling victim to the racist recruitment tactics used by the white racist groups.From a life that has evolved from being a High Ranking Member of The Ku Klux Klan and many other White Racist Organizations Scott Shepherd is now speaking out against racism and the racist organizations that he once was an advocate for!Scott attended College in Mississippi and Georgia where he Graduated. After he Graduated from College he returned to Tennessee where he divides his time between Tennessee and Louisiana.Scott is a Father and Grandfather that spends his time in Tennessee. He enjoys a life free of racist turmoil. His plans are to continue educating others and sharing his story in order to help others.Scott can be found ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️https://www.facebook.com/sdshep1/https://www.linkedin.com/in/reformedracist/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/labanditchburn?fan_landing=true)

MAJOR OFFENSIVE MATERIAL WARNING!: Join Miles and Thrill as they go back in time to the days of Baltimore and interviewing the Imperial Wizard of the Hagerstown Klan!

Daryl Davis, a black man, attends KKK rallies, befriends its members, and through these unlikely friendships, he has influenced over 200 of those men to leave the Klan. In a time when we can’t discuss Coke vs. Pepsi without coming to fisticuffs, Daryl has somehow managed to get men who want him obliterated from the face of the earth…to eventually give up their hatred, ideology and community because of Daryl’s influence. He’s collected the robes and hoods of men like Roger Kelly – the former Imperial Wizard (the president) of Maryland – and intends to open a museum with Klan memorabilia. The central question that has driven his life: “How can you hate me when you don’t even know me?” Daryl is a TEDx superstar, with 4 talks totaling over 4 million views, and lecturer to universities and businesses all over the globe. He’s also a musician (his #1 love) who’s played with Chuck Berry, an actor in one of the best TV shows of all time (The Wire) and an author of Klandestine Relationships. He also has a documentary about his work with the KKK called Accidental Courtesy. We could think of no better person who embodies what it means to be A Man Amongst Men, and as such, Daryl is our very first interview on the Man Amongst Men podcast. In Part #2: Daryl lends his music tour bus to the Klan How Daryl manages not to take hate personally Fear is the most powerful tool known to man (and how to wield it for good change) How the KKK is rebranding to avoid stigma and build membership What the media knows about white supremacist positioning, but won’t tell you How Rock N Roll and white people put Barack Obama into office The healing and unifying power of music

Daryl Davis, a black man, attends KKK rallies, befriends its members, and through these unlikely friendships, he has influenced over 200 of those men to leave the Klan. In a time when we can’t discuss Coke vs. Pepsi without coming to fisticuffs, Daryl has somehow managed to get men who want him obliterated from the face of the earth…to eventually give up their hatred, ideology and community because of Daryl’s influence. He’s collected the robes and hoods of men like Roger Kelly – the former Imperial Wizard (the president) of Maryland – and intends to open a museum with Klan memorabilia. The central question that has driven his life: “How can you hate me when you don’t even know me?” Daryl is a TEDx superstar, with 4 talks totaling over 4 million views, and lecturer to universities and businesses all over the globe. He’s also a musician (his #1 love) who’s played with Chuck Berry, an actor in one of the best TV shows of all time (The Wire) and an author of Klandestine Relationships. He also has a documentary about his work with the KKK called Accidental Courtesy. We could think of no better person who embodies what it means to be A Man Amongst Men, and as such, Daryl is our very first interview on the Man Amongst Men podcast. In Part #3: Why most interest groups – like Black Lives Matter – don’t make much progress Daryl’s Contentious Exchange with Black Lives Matter Leaders Almost Led to Blows (from the documentary) How Daryl Davis Thinks Donald Trump is the Best Thing That Happened to this Country Daryl’s candid thoughts on Black Lives Matter Daryl’s final words of wisdom on how to create change in those who disagree with or even hate you

Daryl Davis, a black man, attends KKK rallies, befriends its members, and through these unlikely friendships, he has influenced over 200 of those men to leave the Klan. In a time when we can’t discuss Coke vs. Pepsi without coming to fisticuffs, Daryl has somehow managed to get men who want him obliterated from the face of the earth…to eventually give up their hatred, ideology and community because of Daryl’s influence. He’s collected the robes and hoods of men like Roger Kelly – the former Imperial Wizard (the president) of Maryland – and intends to open a museum with Klan memorabilia. The central question that has driven his life: “How can you hate me when you don’t even know me?” Daryl is a TEDx superstar, with 4 talks totaling over 4 million views, and lecturer to universities and businesses all over the globe. He’s also a musician (his #1 love) who’s played with Chuck Berry, an actor in one of the best TV shows of all time (The Wire) and an author of Klandestine Relationships. He also has a documentary about his work with the KKK called Accidental Courtesy. We could think of no better person who embodies what it means to be A Man Amongst Men, and as such, Daryl is our very first interview on the Man Amongst Men podcast. In Part #1: Daryl’s first encounter with racism as a 10 year old Cub Scout Daryl’s first (friendly) encounter with a Klansmen Daryl knows more KKK history than most of the KKK Daryl gives the overview, hierarchy and national structure of the KKK Daryl arranges a covert meeting with Maryland’s Imperial Wizard – Roger Kelly

George visits the home of the filmmaker Matt Ornstein in Silver Lake. Matt made one of 2016’s most fascinating, complex portraits, ACCIDENTAL COURTESY: Daryl Davis, Race and America. Daryl Davis is an African-American musician who ends up confronting and sometimes befriending members of the KKK and other white nationalist groups. What could go wrong? George wanted to know more about Matt's background, his feelings about the late Frank Ancona, and some pivotal scenes in the documentary. Accidental Courtesy is now available on Netflix. We conducted this interview in early March before the death of Chuck Berry. Musician Daryl Davis has played all over the world with legends like Chuck Berry and Little Richard, but it’s what he does in his free time that sets him apart. Daryl likes to meet and befriend members of the Ku Klux Klan– something few black men can say. In his travels, he’s collected robes and other artifacts from friends who have left the klan, building a collection piece by piece, story by story, person by person in hopes of eventually opening a “Museum of the Klan”. In Accidental Courtesy, Daryl’s journey takes him to across the country, from DC to California, Arkansas, Tennessee, Missouri and Alabama, from old friends who have left the klan, to friends still active in the organization, including a current Imperial Wizard of the KKK. In an age of digital disconnection, Daryl’s method is rooted in personal interaction and we as viewers reap the rewards. Matt Ornstein founded Sound & Vision Productions in 2006. Since then, Sound and Vision has produced and developed music videos, commercials, and short and feature length films. Sound & Vision produced the Matt Ornstein directed Atlantis in 2012 staring Jason Ritter and the space shuttle Atlantis. It appeared in film festivals including Austin, Orlando, London, Cannes, Santa Barbara, Taiwan and 15 others. Matt is the Creative Director of Sound and Vision, and has directed music videos for artists including Radiohead, Daft Punk, Penguin Prison, Cobra Starship, Ashtar Command, and Harmar Superstar.Follow us on:Twitter: @supdocpodcastInstagram: @supdocpodcastFacebook: @supdocpodcastsign up for our mailing listAnd you can show your support to Sup Doc by donating on Patreon.

IS IT SPRING ALREADY It's only February, yet I've already had to have the a/c running in my house for weeks. I've had to get back into full scale yard work. And I'm starting to see the evil death critters from hell, scorpions, around the house again. I don't want it to be spring yet. On top of that, in AZ we have spring training baseball. It may be great for the local economy, but it absolutely sucks for traffic. I just want winter to go on for a little longer.BULLSHIT FROM THE NEWSKKK Leader Murdered by Own FamilyThe wife and step-son of a self-proclaimed Imperial Wizard of the KKK have been arrested for murder. The pair have admitted to shooting the man and dumping his body.Army Command Post Issues Memo Banning Nickelback MusicAn Army command post in Washington state has issued a memo banning the playing of Nickelback, Smash Mouth, Creed, Korn and Slipknot.Young Lottery Winner Says $1.6 Million Prize Ruined Her LifeA 21 year old woman in the UK is planning to sue the Euromillions lottery after she says winning $1.6 million at age 17 ruined her life.JACKASS OF THE WEEKLandlord: Tenant violated his lease by dyingA Seattle woman is fighting to get her brother's security deposit and last month's rent, to pay for funeral expenses, after he died of a heart attack. The landlord is refusing to return the money claiming that his death violated his lease and forfeits his deposit.RECOMMENDED LISTENINGhttp://www.sanspantsradio.com/plumbing-the-death-star/"In which we ask the important questions in pop culture and dissect fictional universes. Because seriously, who deals with super weapon sanitation and imperial employee agreements? If you’re looking for serious discussions, this isn't the podcast you're looking for and we are so sorry about that joke."

IS IT SPRING ALREADY It's only February, yet I've already had to have the a/c running in my house for weeks. I've had to get back into full scale yard work. And I'm starting to see the evil death critters from hell, scorpions, around the house again. I don't want it to be spring yet. On top of that, in AZ we have spring training baseball. It may be great for the local economy, but it absolutely sucks for traffic. I just want winter to go on for a little longer.BULLSHIT FROM THE NEWSKKK Leader Murdered by Own FamilyThe wife and step-son of a self-proclaimed Imperial Wizard of the KKK have been arrested for murder. The pair have admitted to shooting the man and dumping his body.Army Command Post Issues Memo Banning Nickelback MusicAn Army command post in Washington state has issued a memo banning the playing of Nickelback, Smash Mouth, Creed, Korn and Slipknot.Young Lottery Winner Says $1.6 Million Prize Ruined Her LifeA 21 year old woman in the UK is planning to sue the Euromillions lottery after she says winning $1.6 million at age 17 ruined her life.JACKASS OF THE WEEKLandlord: Tenant violated his lease by dyingA Seattle woman is fighting to get her brother's security deposit and last month's rent, to pay for funeral expenses, after he died of a heart attack. The landlord is refusing to return the money claiming that his death violated his lease and forfeits his deposit.RECOMMENDED LISTENINGhttp://www.sanspantsradio.com/plumbing-the-death-star/"In which we ask the important questions in pop culture and dissect fictional universes. Because seriously, who deals with super weapon sanitation and imperial employee agreements? If you’re looking for serious discussions, this isn't the podcast you're looking for and we are so sorry about that joke."

What it dew Trillions! Back with a new episode and just so you know, Bigg UU and Riffa probably look younger than you in person. Even with the beards, sucka! In this episode, we talk about some of the craziness that happens at the 2017 Grammy Awards. Beyonce's performance, Chance The Rapper winning 3 Grammys, who should've won the Best Rap Album, and the politically charged performance by A Tribe Called Quest & Busta Rhymes. We also talk the 'President Agent Orange' shot Busta Rhymes threw at Donald Trump. Watch ScHoolboy Q's video 'JoHn Muir' http://www.trillmatic.com/schoolboy-q-john-muir-video/ Watch Chance The Rapper's 'Same Drugs' http://www.trillmatic.com/chance-the-rapper-same-drugs-video-coloring-book/ We also talked about the death of the KKK Imperial Wizard and why we shouldn't call him an Imperial Wizard, who may have killed him, and if a President has the authority to kill who he wants. (At the time we recorded this, no suspects were involved. News reports have recently stated who was involved.) Lupe Fiasco's album Drogas Light released and Bigg UU does a small review of his album, even though Lupe already reviewed his own album. Bigg UU also makes a link between Lupe's album and the song D.R.U.G.S. on Ab-Soul's album. Watch Ab-Soul's video for 'D.R.U.G.S.'  http://www.trillmatic.com/watch-ab-souls-video-for-d-r-u-g-s/ Listen to Lupe Fiasco's 'Tranquillo' featuring Rick Ross & Big K.R.I.T.  http://www.trillmatic.com/lupe-fiasco-ft-rick-ross-big-krit-tranquillo-audio-drogas-light/ Aaron Hernandez is on trial again for the second murder case. We spoke on people who get grand opportunities and destroy it all making dumb mistakes. We also talk about people who have relationships with prisoners and the weirdness of a conjugal visit.  We also spoke about the racial joke and outburst from George Lopez. We talk about comedians dealing with hecklers and who was really wrong in this situation. We talked about comedians making racial jokes and taking it too far. Bigg UU recants the time he was at a Kevin Hart show and his openers used a heckler to his benefit.  Today is Valentine's Day and Trillmatic.com released an R&B Valentine's Day playlist for your Spotify or Apple Music. Link is below. And the song we didn't include on the playlist was Silk - Meeting In My Bedroom. Bigg UU puts Riffa on to Steak and Blowjob Day on March 14th.  R&B Valentine's Day Playlist for Spotify or Apple Music http://www.trillmatic.com/r-and-b-valentine-day-playlist-apple-music-spotify-2017/ We're looking for guest bloggers. Find out more here:  http://www.trillmatic.com/were-looking-for-guest-bloggers-writers/ 7 Black Nerd Podcasts You Should Check out http://www.trillmatic.com/7-black-nerd-blerd-podcasts-to-check-out/ Subscribe to our channel on YouTube: http://bit.ly/2kqGzzP Give us $1 on Patreon! http://www.trillmatic.com/patreon PODCAST LINKS Website: http://www.trillmatic.com/truthbetold iTunes: https://itun.es/i67d6Qk Google Play: https://goo.gl/NUYr7XStitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=92400 Libsyn: http://trillmatic.libsyn.com/SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/beentrillmatic FOLLOW US Website: http://www.trillmatic.comMixtapes: http://www.trillmatic.com/mixtapes Audio: http://www.trillmatic.com/audio Videos: http://www.trillmatic.com/videos Riffa on Twitter - http://twitter.com/Riffa254Bigg UU on Twitter - http://twitter.com/BiggUU254 Instagram: http://instagram.com/beentrillmatic Twitter: http://twitter.com/beentrillmatic Facebook: http://facebook.com/beentrillmatic Tumblr: http://realtrillmatic.tumblr.com Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/beentrillmatic  

Jesse Cohn rebroadcast This week we are re-broadcasting an episode which originally aired in early May 2015 with Jesse Cohn who is the author of the book Underground Passages: Anarchist Resistance Culture 1848-2011, published by AK Press.  In the book, Jesse explores trajectories in literature, cartoons, comics, music, poetry, drama produced at times by and or for or just conspicuously consumed by anarchists in europe, north and south america and asia during that time period.  More info on the book can be found at https://www.akpress.org/ Stay tuned next week for a conversation with an anarchist who has spent a bunch of time in struggle at Standing Rock about their experiences and moving forward with an explicitely anti colonialist approach to resource extraction resistance. But first here are some announcements: "Imperial Wizard" kicks it! To start off with some good news, yesterday February 11th the bloated corpse of KKK Imperial Wizard Frank Ancona was fished out of the Missouri River, apparently after having been there for a hot minute. This piece of human garbage white supremacist is the bonehead who was credited with saying that Ferguson protesters, showing their rage at the police murder of Mike Brown, had awakened a "sleeping giant" in the KKK and claimed unlimited violence in "retaliation". Who's sleepin now, Frankie? In whatever way this death occured, here's hoping that KKK will follow their leader in this ultimate act. Support NC #DisruptJ20 arrestees On January 20, 2017, tens of thousands of people converged in Washington, D.C. for the #disruptJ20 protests opposing the inauguration of Donald Trump. A combination of blockades, marches, and festive demonstrations made it clear around the world that the people do not recognize Trump's authority or support his policies. In response, D.C. police went on a rampage, shooting pepper spray, tear gas, and concussion grenades indiscriminately at protesters, including children, the elderly, and people with disabilities. In one instance, police cordoned off an entire block and mass arrested 257 people, including dozens of North Carolinians. This attack on political dissent is intended to create a chilling effect to keep protesters out of the streets so that Trump can move forward with his divisive agenda. We owe it to the arrestees to support them through the legal process so they can get adequate representation and as fair a hearing as possible. A group of North Carolinian community organizers created the NC J20 Legal Defense Fund to quickly and efficiently support the arrestees from North Carolina. Please join us in donating, and spread the word to everyone who cares about civil discourse and the future of our world. If you are a North Carolinian arrested at #disruptJ20 and are not yet in touch with us, email ncj20legalteam@gmail.com We cannot accept donations in individual's names, but all donations will be used to provide legal support to #disruptJ20 arrestees from North Carolina. You can donate at http://ncj20defense.com/ Antifa Sacramento medical support From Antifa Sacramento: One of the six antifascists who was stabbed by Neo-Nazis at the capitol building in Sacramento on June 26th, 2016 still has thousands of dollars in medical bills to pay. An artist has made a beautiful print to support this person, and it is now being sold to continue fundraising for this brave individual's remaining medical bills.  They are 5 dollars each, and printed on 7×8 cardstock. If you would like one, please head over to the website https://antifasac.noblogs.org/donate/, make a donation, and email the crew to let them know how many cards you'd like and what address we should mail it to. Thank you for the support! -Antifa Sacramento Herbal Clinic at la ZAD From comrades at la ZAD, the autonomous occupation resisting the building of an airport in in Notre Dame des Landres outside of Paris, France: We're a group of people who have been working with medicinal plants on the ZAD for the past 6 years. We've made a collective medicinal plant garden and do wild harvesting to stock a small apothecary of dried plants that we distribute at the non-market or out of a house. Some of us do first aid in demos or everyday on the ground, and others do education like plant walks and workshops. In an effort to have more collective autonomy in healthcare, we would like to be able to do consultations, both individual and group. The idea is to have one day a week for free price individual consultations, and another for people to come and learn together, combining different people's knowledge while having access to plants, to figure out common acute illnesses. However, to have enough medicine for 300 people all year long, would mean full time in the garden and probably bitter burnout. Which is why we are asking for money. Just this week a group in solidarity finished building a cabin where we can dry, process, and store plants, and do consultations and workshops. We're able to get access to bulk tinctures that are super cheap (€2 an oz.!!!) and plan to distribute medicine at free or indicated price so that we can make some of the money back and the clinic can fund itself and time can be spend gardening instead of having to beg for money all the time. Money raised will go primarily towards tinctures and dried plants, but also to bottles, tools and machines, and menstrum for making more medicine. Please help us out! Also if you can donate dried plants or medicine get in touch at plantesmedicinaleszad@riseup.net You can donate to la ZAD by visiting the website https://www.generosity.com/community-fundraising/zad-herb-clinic Playlist: http://www.ashevillefm.org/node/19156

Why did a black defense attorney, who fought against segregation in high school and battled racism in the courtroom, volunteer to defend the First Amendment rights of an Imperial Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan? David Baugh is a Richmond, Virginia-based attorney, who, while serving on the Board of Directors of the American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia, volunteered to defend the Klansman Barry Elton Black’s right to burn a cross at a Klan rally. The case would eventually make its way up to the Supreme Court of the United States and set important First Amendment precedent. Baugh believed Black’s ideas were repugnant. But he also believed strongly in the First Amendment and that the freedoms enshrined in that amendment needed to be protected. “As I was growing up, my mother taught me that a principle or a moral isn’t really yours until it’s tested,” he told us. This is the second episode in our two-part series on the topic of “defending my enemy,” which explores why people who vehemently oppose certain ideas nonetheless staunchly defend the right of others to express them. sotospeakpodcast.com Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/freespeechtalk Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/sotospeakpodcast Email us: sotospeak@thefire.org Call in a question: 215-315-0100

Renegade welcomes Bill Deane (formerly of CBS and KYW Phila), the Editor and CEO of Our Missing News. http://www.ourmissingnew.com Of course we are talking about The Wizard's Mandatory Health Care Messy Act. Remember always follow the MONEY and you will get to the TRUTH. Also Coming to the NFL Super Bowl champ Baltimore Ravens getting paid $130,000 to promote Obamacare. Drink your beer and eat your chicken wings as The Wizard Promotes his Insurance plan thru the NFL. Enjoy Richie, Marla and Bill Deane. Contact renegadetalk@gmail.com