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The Stoop

Hana Baba and Leila Day

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The Stoop podcast digs into stories that are not always shared out in the open. Hosts Leila Day and Hana Baba start conversations and provide professionally-reported stories about what it means to be Black and how we talk about blackness. Come hang out on The Stoop as we dialog about the diaspora.
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The Fallen State TV is a weekly web series hosted by Jesse Lee Peterson. The program covers topics that no other show dares to touch in pursuit of truth and enlightenment. The program features fascinating and thought-provoking guests who discuss and debate faith, culture, human nature, politics, and societal ills in an open, honest and entertaining style.
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"So what are you?" Chandra Crane knows what it's like to get that question. She has a Thai birth father, a European American mother, and an African American father who adopted her when she was five. With this mixed multiethnic and multicultural background, she has keenly felt the otherness of never quite fitting in. Where do people of mixed ethnicity belong? Those of us with multiethnic backgrounds may have pain surrounding our mixed heritage. But we also have the privilege and potential to ...
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The Courtship of Mona Mae

Yhane Washington Smith

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In the 1870s, pioneers Mona Mae Christophe and Zekial Montgomery search the American West for Mona Mae's mother, Clara. Mona must recall a past, long forgotten in order to survive, so that she can find her mother, love and create a way of life for herself. Mona's journey shows how knowing our stories and histories release us from not only bondage, but also open doors for a better understanding of self in order to create a strong life and future. Our goal is for you to be entertained, educate ...
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Upsidedown

Giovonni Walker

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Challenges faced by a middle aged African American woman who reflects on how being raised by an overbearing and negative spirited mother has affected the most important pieces of herself and her adult life.
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Step into the Award-winning Fun, Fictional, Fantasy Folklore of Dr. Apples! A wizard on the hunt to find his mother! 🍎Listen to the Dr. Apples Variety show in four exciting ways: 📚 'Folklore': Immerse yourself in our main fictional narrative. 📚 📜 'Storytime': Listen to comedic, tales of Dr. Apples' explorations. 📜 👩‍🏫 'Interview': Explore the intriguing themes embedded within our tale. 👩‍🏫 🎮 'Game Time': Enjoy zany shenanigans with the intergalactic crew. 🎮 🍎Join us in finding his mother!🍎 N ...
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Protest Call

Diego Salazar

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Book is based on a viewpoint of young African American girl who raise in the ghetto, her mother a nurse, her father ex-leader of a band from ghetto to whose deals with issues of police brutality ,activism and racial profiling , the title of the book is an acronym to THUG LIFE , “The Hate U GIve F**ks Everybody” by Tupac Shakur that means the cyclical nature of crime, poverty and hate as a result of racism .
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Welcome to The Mid-South Bugalu Podcast! A podcast that serves as an educational, creative, informative, and intellectual space for African-Americans and Latinos (Hispanic-Americans, Latinx) alike! This is an effort to encourage unity, peace, knowledge, and creativity, in the spirit of Latin-Boogaloo, a crossover music genre from the 1960's era in New York. I wanted to make a safe space for African-Americans and Latinos, two groups that I'm a part of; my father being African-American from Br ...
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Aspen Institute

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In-depth profiles of outstanding individuals among the 22% of college students who are also parents. Created by Ascend at Aspen Institute, this narrative documentary collection celebrates the scores of students who are pursuing their educations while raising children, working, and also leading in their families and communities.
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Join @PapaSeer for a captivating journey into the world of hoodoo and spirituality with his renowned podcast - "Hoodoo & Chill." Through this powerful platform, he brings awareness to African American spirituality and explores a wide range of thought-provoking topics that will expand your understanding of the spiritual realm. Each episode is a unique opportunity to learn from one of the most respected and knowledgeable voices in the field of hoodoo and spirituality. Drawing on his years of e ...
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Another View’s Selected Short Stories are an up-close look at the people, performances and programs featured each week on the Another View radio broadcast. Over the years, Another View’s Producer/Reporter, Lisa Godley has brought us interviews with educators and entertainers, mentors and musicians, doctors and dancers, just to name a few of the hundreds of interesting stories featured on Another View and on 89.5 WHRV-FM. Several of Lisa’s stories have netted both national and regional awards ...
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Halito Greetings This Show is About Truth Enlightenment & Knowing Who You Really & Truly How 2 Eat 2 Live How 2 Grow Your Own Food Revealing The Autochthon Aboriginal Original Indigenous Indians That Have Been Killed With The Pencil Religion is Man Made & A Form Of Brain Wash Woman Need 2 Step Up Their Game 2 Heal Mother Earth We Are Not BLACK or African American We Are Autochthon Know Your Tribe Celebrities Selling Out Promoting LIES just 2 Get Billionaire Status & The Hood is Being Regentr ...
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Tangular Irby is an education consultant and author. After caring for and eventually losing her mother to a terminal illness, she found herself reevaluating her own life’s purpose. She is the host of the “Legacy of our African American Lives” podcast where she interviews African American entrepreneurs who are committed to leaving their families a rich legacy of more than just money. Her mission is to help families bridge generational gaps through storytelling. If we do not share our family t ...
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🌍 THE AYEKOO AFRIQUE PODCAST 🇬🇭🇳🇬🇰🇪🇿🇦🇲🇦 A podcast that focuses on the rising trends in Africa. Cultures, Traditions, Myths, Entertainment, Lifestyle and more. As a subsidiary of the Ayekoo Afrique Media, this Podcast is aimed at: • Providing exposure to Africans in Diaspora and African Americans about the lifestyle and practices of Africans in the Continent. Practices such as Cuisine, traditions, festivals and more.
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Dreamchaser Radio

Calvin Collins Dreamchaser

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We are young African American entrepreneurs with a drive for excellence being unbiased we bring real topics being the consciousness of our community striving to educate and inform while having fun cause a little turn up ain't hurt nobody 😉 Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calvin-collins-dreamchase/support
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OuttaDeeBox podcast is a pre-recorded bi weekly show geared towards supporting former and current inmates and their families in Wisconsin. Our mission is to inform listeners about community resources that can assist them in securing employment opportunities, housing, mental health and substance abuse support, with the goal of reducing recidivism in Wisconsin. We also give listeners and guests the opportunity to share their unique inspirational stories through spoken word and other forms of m ...
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Trapped History tells the stories of the forgotten – of people who have been ignored by the history we’re taught in school. Their stories have been hidden because of their gender, ethnicity, class or sexuality – hidden because of the times they lived in. We want to do a simple thing at Trapped History: to reboot our sense of history. As the writer and activist James Baldwin wrote, “History is not the past. It is the present. We carry our history with us – we are our history.” Each episode wi ...
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Who am I? What does it mean to be human? Why does the world seem so screwed up and how do we fix it? You’re invited to join me on my quest to find answers to these and life’s other great questions. Nothing to Lose but Yourself is more than just another self-help or motivational podcast, it’s an engaging and enlightening journey into us. In some episodes, I will invite you to eavesdrop on the insightful and often irreverent conversations that I have with thought-leaders, fellow artists, enter ...
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The Extraordinary Negroes

Jay Connor and Alex Hardy

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Each week on "The Extraordinary Negroes", writers Jay Connor and Alex Hardy delve into humorous explorations of pop culture, current events, and relevant issues with some of your favorite media personalities. Previous guests include Luvvie Ajayi, Damon Young and Panama Jackson of VerySmartBrothas, April Reign, 2017 Grammy nominees KING, Jerrika Hinton of ABC's Grey's Anatomy, author and blogger extraordinaire Demetria Lucas O'Doyley, author Kiese Laymon, Eunique Jones Gibson of Because of Th ...
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Have you ever gone “on call” with a doctor? It’s time to go On Call with Dr. Randy! Dr. Randy Hines II is giving you a front row seat into preventative medicine, tips for a healthy lifestyle and overall wellness measures for all, straight from a licensed family medicine physician. Dr. Randy, along with his lineup of notable guests, will unpack a range of topics including all things COVID-19, an ideal diet for wellness, African American-related health topics, and a wide array of other importa ...
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Hoodoo Cast is a podcast for authentic Hoodoo, which is Akan Ancestral Religion in North america. Hoodoo is not an “amalgamation of various African traditions” combined with pseudo-native americanism and/or european pseudo-occultism. Hoodoo is specifically the Ancestral Religion of Akan people from the region of contemporary Ghana and Ivory Coast, West Afuraka/Afuraitkait (Africa), preserved in our spiri-genetic blood-circles for over 300 years in North America. Spiritual cultivation, our ca ...
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Golpo is the Bengali word for stories. It is a curious little word, both a verb and a noun at the same time. As a child Rituparna would insist on two stories and two songs every night. She would pretend to go off to sleep testing her parents to see if they'd finish the story they started to tell. When her grandmother told her stories she would kick her legs in the air fighting sleep before it wrapped her in. Golpo, the joy of oral storytelling returned to Rituparna's life as a mother. From a ...
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Send us a Text Message. What if a single eye could unveil multiple dimensions? Uncover the captivating tale of Dr. Apples, whose extraordinary white eye grants him the power to see beyond our reality. In this episode, we journey through his twisted life story, exploring his haunting obsession with the Fae, driven by a desperate quest to heal his mo…
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Send us a Text Message. Imagine having your child taken away while you're fighting to reclaim your life. That's the reality Sinceray McCullough, also known as Ray, faced when her son was wrongfully placed in foster care during her incarceration. In this powerful episode, Ray recounts her tumultuous upbringing in Chicago, filled with neglect, abuse,…
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Send us a Text Message. What happens when a chaotic start spirals into a dramatic, life-altering transformation? Witness the extraordinary journey of Dr. Apples as he collapses into his mother's arms, leading to a profound shift in his reality. As Ms. BaRule and Ms. Toutant work tirelessly to nurse him back to health with a mysterious elixir, Dr. A…
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On this week's episode of TheFallenState TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson is joined by Jason Palmer—He is a businessman and investor who made headlines by running in the 2024 Democratic Party presidential primaries. In a surprising turn of events, Jason was the only Democrat to hand Joe Biden a defeat in the 2024 primary election. In this engaging conve…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever experience magic? Would you like to? Join us this week as we follow the young and audacious Teen Dr. Apples, who, driven by an urgent need to heal his ailing mother, embarks on a perilous magical journey. With newfound confidence from observing his mentor Miss Toutant's spell-casting, Dr. Apples decides to take matters …
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On this week's episode of TheFallenState TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson is joined by John Farley—He is a comedian, actor, and the younger brother of legendary Hollywood star Chris Farley. In this heartfelt conversation, John shares intimate stories about his upbringing with his famous brother, providing a glimpse into their family life and the bond th…
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Send us a Text Message. What if you could be part of a community that values impactful achievements and celebrates its heroes? Join us for an illuminating conversation with some incredible guests who have recently received a prestigious presidential award from AmeriCorps, thanks to an unexpected nomination by DeMarco Plays. We'll also explore the v…
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Every episode, we ask our guest to nominate someone for the Trapped History Hall of Fame. Usually, it's someone we've never heard of but really should have. But sometimes, just sometimes, it's someone we think we know all about. In the historian Kim Wagner's nominee, prepare to find out something new about someone you thought you knew.…
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Send us a Text Message. What happens when a rebellious young wizard meets a powerful witch with a flair for the sinister? In this week's enchanting episode of "Dr Apples," we promise a captivating mix of humor, magic, and unforgettable lessons. As a master of Dark Magic Delight, Ms. Toutant helps shape Dr Apples' talents in tarot reading, elixirs, …
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On this week's episode of TheFallenState TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson is joined by Eleazar Perez—He is a Christian street debater and YouTuber. In this lively conversation, Eleazar shares his experiences and insights from debating faith and theology on the streets and online. They delve into his journey as a YouTube content creator, his approach to …
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It's October 1961. The Beatles are in Hamburg, JFK in the White House, Yuri Gagarin has just shot into space. And a state-sponsored killing spree is going down on the streets of a capital city. But this isn't Rio, Washington or Johannesburg. This isn't Moscow or Port-au-Prince or Saigon. This is Paris, the City of LIght, and by the month's end, ove…
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In this special bonus episode of the Trapped History podcast, historian Kim Wagner talks statues with Oswin, Carla and MK. How do we critically and sensitively challenge outdated readings of the past? How do we write history again for the modern age? And is there a 'right' way of doing this? We think you'll be surprised by our conclusions. Listen o…
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What if we told you there's an entire book dedicated to the things Black folk say? Historically Black Phrases by jarett hill and Tre'vell Anderson introduces and explains sayings like "I AIN'T ONE OF YOUR LIL' FRIENDS" to "WHO ALL GON' BE THERE?". The book is a blend of the many things you grew up hearing and their definitions and usage all in one …
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Send us a Text Message. What happens when a mother's protective instincts clash with her son's insatiable curiosity about the Fae? On today's episode of Dr Apples, we explore this dramatic tension as Ms. BaRule confronts Dr Apples over his growing obsession with the mystical and perilous world of the Fae. Expect an emotional rollercoaster as their …
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On this week's episode of TheFallenState TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson is joined by Dr. Sabrina Strings—She is Professor and North Hall Chair of Black Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Dr. Strings brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise, having received the UC Berkeley Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellowship and holding a joint …
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Send us a Text Message. Discover the transformative role doulas play in supporting single mothers through the prenatal and birthing process. Our latest episode promises invaluable insights into how doulas cultivate a nurturing and informative environment for single mothers, often collaborating with other doulas or the mother's existing support netw…
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Monica Holmes started her catering business in her home kitchen as a single mother seeking to provide for her family. From waiting tables at O’Charley’s to crafting her love for cooking into a 44+ year-old catering business that employs three generations of her family, learn about her tenacity, creative flair, and succession planning as she follows…
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Send us a Text Message. What if the secret to curing an incurable disease lies in the mysterious world of the Fae? Join us for an unforgettable adventure as we explore Dr Apples' enthralling journey, where an innocent childhood encounter with a butterfly spiraled into a lifelong obsession with these magical creatures. Dr Apples' unique ability to t…
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Send us a Text Message. What lengths would you go to in order to save someone you love? Join us as we unravel the mystical and heartwarming saga of Dr. Apples, who embarks on an extraordinary culinary adventure to cure his ailing mother, Ms. BaRule. This episode transports you to a kitchen brimming with the tantalizing aromas of gumbo, where the te…
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“Text Papa Seer” Watch Full Video On Youtube Mother Clara Hyde, the legendary Spiritualist and Hoodoo healer who transformed lives in the 1920s and 30s. Raised in Magnolia, Mississippi, and revered in New Orleans, Mother Hyde broke racial barriers and healed thousands with her powerful blend of prayer, conjuration, and hoodooism. Discover how she f…
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“Text Papa Seer” Watch The Short Documentary In this episode, we explore one of the most hidden aspects of #hoodoo "The Hoodoo Dance".. We draw from first hand accounts of Zora Neal Hurston and Harry Middleton Hyatt's extensive anthropology series. Discover the detailed, ritualistic experiences of Ruth Mason, a renowned Hoodoo practitioner from New…
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“Text Papa Seer” Watch The Full Video On Youtube Today, we're diving into a piece of history straight from the pages of the past. The Slave Narratives of Texas, Volume XVI, records Patsy Moses' story, extracted from these compelling narratives, offers a unique glimpse into her life and the teachings she received from her grandfather—a hardshell Bap…
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“Text Papa Seer” Watch The Full Video On Youtube Discover the extraordinary life of Rebecca Cox Jackson, a free black woman and spiritual pioneer who emerged during the rise of Spiritualism in 19th-century Pennsylvania. In this compelling documentary, we delve into her journey from childhood visions to becoming an influential Shaker leader and foun…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to the fantastical realm of Dr. Apples, where magic, mischief, and mayhem are always on the agenda! We recap getting to know the young Dr. Apples as he grows from a cute kid to an annoying, teenage brat! In Season Two, we catch a fiery glimpse of Miss BaRule's powerful temper and meet a new, sinister force with …
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Join Oswin and Carla as we go back – way back – to a time before podcasts and instagram, before radio and photographs. Join us as we journey back to the 18th century and meet the people who made monarchy work. And they're not the people you might expect to meet. At a time when Britain's kings and queens barely spoke the language, please let us intr…
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Send us a Text Message. What does it mean to bring joy back to childbirth? Join us for an illuminating conversation with Uchenna Jones, recognized as one of Wisconsin's 51 most influential leaders of 2023. Uchenna's journey from aspiring doctor to accomplished doula and upcoming midwife is inspiring. With roots deeply embedded in her Nigerian herit…
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H. Beecher Hicks has been an investment banker, a private equity investor, worked in the executive branch of government, and is an entrepreneur, public speaker, and writer. He facilitated the design and construction of the National Museum of African American Music and recently became President/CEO of the National Black MBA Association. In this podc…
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On this week's episode of TheFallenState TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson is joined by Sam Tripoli—He is a stand-up comedian and host of The Tin Foil Hat Podcast, who last appeared on the show five years ago. In this engaging reunion, Sam shares his journey over the past half-decade, offering fresh perspectives on comedy, conspiracy theories, and the cu…
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With its long tufted ears – sometimes mistaken for horns – the caracal is a precious animal. So precious in fact, that one particular animal was gifted to George II in 1759. Ahead of next week's episode, Mishka Sinha, curator of the Untold Lives exhibition at Kensington Palace, gives Oswin and Carla an exclusive insight into the powers behind the t…
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We ask all our guests to nominate someone for the Trapped History Hall of Fame. Someone we've not heard of but should have. In this Season Four opener, please meet Mishal Husain's nominee: Fatima Jinnah, known as Madr-e-Millat or 'Mother of the Nation', a woman who broke the rules and the barriers as Pakistan emerged from the chaos of Partition. Sh…
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We should all be free to be, free to love, and be celebrated in that process - if not by others, then definitely by ourselves. In this episode, Hana and Leila explore three stories that center queerness and spirituality, Black drag culture, and shifting relationship structures through polyamory. Through it all, the episode guests had to wrestle wit…
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Gina Keltner built her dream career as a talent booker for the legendary Grand Ole Opry, but that passion is far surpassed by the love she has as a single parent. In this podcast, she underscores the importance of work/life balance, relationships, and motherhood by sharing inspiring stories including her daughter's adoption, meeting Shaun Cassidy, …
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In an exclusive bonus, Mishal Husain tells us about the chance discovery of her grandfather Shahid's passport. It may seem a small, insignificant thing, a old irrelevant document from another age. But Shahid's passport tells us so much more – about the past but also about the present and perhaps even the future. Because it declared this man born in…
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On this week's episode of TheFallenState TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson is joined by Ed Clay—He is an entrepreneur, former MMA fighter, and host of The Ed Clay Show. Ed joins Jesse to discuss his diverse and impressive career, shedding light on his journey from the MMA cage to the boardroom. As the owner of several cutting-edge medical and scientific …
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Send us a Text Message. Navigating the challenges of fatherhood, especially within the African-American community, is a journey paved with obstacles and victories. On today's episode, we shed light on the Urban League of Greater Madison Fatherhood Group's commitment to supporting black fathers in overcoming systemic hurdles. I open up about my stru…
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Mishal Husain joins Oswin and Carla for a truly special Season 4 opener, telling the tale of her family's journey through the stormy waters of Indian and Pakistani independence. It's a story of joy and freedom, but also one of fear, loss and terror. Shahid, Tahirah, Mumtaz and Mary live through Empire, world war, independence and partition. They me…
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On this week's episode of TheFallenState TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson is joined by Candice Horbacz—She is a former p*rn star who transformed her life to become a devoted wife, mother, and host of the "Chatting With Candice" podcast. In this revealing conversation, Candice shares her journey of personal transformation, discussing the challenges and t…
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With Jeremy Corbyn announcing that he’s standing as an independent in the upcoming general election, we thought we should revisit his time in the Trapped History studio. This all-new ‘director’s cut’ contains golden nuggets on the French and American Revolutions and on Charlotte’s campaigning for animal rights. It’s a real treat! On top of that, th…
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It's our 100th episode! We're celebrating by going back to some special episode moments over 10 seasons of the show. Some made us laugh, others made us cry, some moments made us question whether we should really go there, and others made us even question ourselves. It's a look back, behind the scenes, of what makes The Stoop, The Stoop. Thank you f…
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