Best Louis L Reed Podcasts (2024)

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11: William Cuffay: The Forgotten Black Chartist 19:01

3h ago19:01

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Date: October 9, 2024 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #11: William Cuffay: The Forgotten Black Chartist Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary In today’s episode of The Forgotten Black Chartist, we shine a light on William Cuffay—a man who stood small in height but towered as a revolution…

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10: Mahalia Jackson: The Queen of Gospel 22:00

14d ago22:00

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Date: September 25, 2024 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #10: Mahalia Jackson: The Queen of Gospel Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary Get ready to be uplifted by the soaring voice that changed gospel music forever. In this episode, we celebrate National Gospel Music Heritage Month, as…

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9: The Science of Sweetness: How Norbert Rillieux Transformed the Sugar Industry 21:19

28d ago21:19

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Date: September 11, 2024 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #9: “The Science of Sweetness: How Norbert Rillieux Transformed the Sugar Industry” Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary In this thrilling episode, we journey into the life of Norbert Rillieux, the unsung genius who revolutionized…

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Law, Crime & Order 52:33

1M ago52:33

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Send us a text Join me as I sit down with powerhouse defense attorney Jason Goldman, a former prosecutor who now defends high-profile clients in some of the most complex and headline-making cases. In this riveting episode of Illmatic: Surviving Beats, Overcoming Breaks, we pull back the curtain on the world of law, crime, and order. From the intens…

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8: The Dough of Destiny: The Life and Legacy of Judy W. Reed 20:30

1M ago20:30

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Date: August 28, 2024 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #8. “The Dough of Destiny: The Life and Legacy of Judy W. Reed” Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary In this compelling episode of The Dough of Destiny, we travel back to the 19th century to meet the extraordinary Judy W. Reed, a wom…

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7: The First to Jump: The Story of Walter Morris and the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion 27:39

2M ago27:39

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Date: August 14, 2024 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #7. “The First to Jump: The Story of Walter Morris and the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion” Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary Step back into the 1920s, where the story of a boy born in Waynesboro, Georgia, will eventually becom…

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Marriage, Manhood & Redemption: Kendall Taylor 52:24

2M ago52:24

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered how love and marriage can transform every aspect of your life? This week on the Illmatic Podcast, we welcome Dr. Kendall Taylor, Salute 1st CEO and motivational speaker, for an honest and thought-provoking conversation about his decade-long marriage to R&B superstar - Fantasia. Kendall shares deep insights into…

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6: Valor Unveiled: The Heroic Legacies of William Henry Thompson and Cornelius H. Charlton 18:42

2M ago18:42

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Date: July 31, 2024 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #6. “Valor Unveiled: The Heroic Legacies of William Henry Thompson and Cornelius H. Charlton” Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary Welcome to "Valor Unveiled," where we shine a spotlight on the phenomenal bravery of William Henry Thomp…

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5: Olympic Pioneers: Honoring Tidye Pickett & Louise Stokes 21:14

2M ago21:14

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Date: July 17, 2024 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #5. Olympic Pioneers: Honoring Tidye Pickett & Louise Stokes Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary In this exhilarating episode of "Olympic Pioneers: Honoring Tidye Pickett & Louise Stokes," we dive into the awe-inspiring tales of Tidye…

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4: The Life of Augustus Jackson: The Father of Ice Cream 24:10

3M ago24:10

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Date: July 3, 2024 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #4. The Life of Augustus Jackson: The Father of Ice Cream Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary In this episode of "The Life of Augustus Jackson: The Father of Ice Cream," we journey through the remarkable life of Augustus Jackson, whose…

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3: Glenn Burke: The High Five Inventor and MLB's Trailblazing Gay Icon 28:05

4M ago28:05

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Date: June 19, 2024 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #3. Glenn Burke: The High Five Inventor and MLB’s Trailblazing Gay Icon Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary In this episode, we dive into the extraordinary life of Glenn Burke, the man behind the high-five and a pioneering figure in M…

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2:Thomas L. Jennings: Pioneering Dry Cleaning and Social Justice 32:51

4M ago32:51

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Date: June 19, 2024 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #2. Thomas L. Jennings: Pioneering Dry Cleaning and Social Justice Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary In this episode, we delve into the remarkable life of Thomas L. Jennings, a man whose legacy is as multifaceted as the city he call…

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1: Echoes of Liberation: Celebrating Juneteenth 21:13

4M ago21:13

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Date: June 19, 2024 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #1. Echoes of Liberation: Celebrating Juneteenth Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary In this episode of "Echoes of Liberation: Celebrating Juneteenth," we journey through the poignant tale of Elijah, a young, enslaved boy in Galveston…

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Suicide, Struggles and Set Ups 36:01

4M ago36:01

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Send us a text In this compelling episode, we continue a conversation with Reginald "DJ Fr8 Train" Smaller and Donta' Ruger, whose stories highlight the profound imperfections of the criminal justice system. Emerging from a two-month coma, Reginald faced the absurdity of an arrest warrant for failing to report to probation—a period during which he …

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Tyron Rivera Shot at 5-years-old: Redemption & Reconciliation 44:41

4M ago44:41

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Send us a text In this episode, host Louis L. Reed meets with the person he irresponsibly shot - Tyron Rivera - who was 5 years-old at the time. Listen to this riveting story of redemption, reconciliation, and restoration. Support the show We appreciate you listening! Tap in with us https://www.instagram.com/heinspires4real or https://www.twitter.c…

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Carter's Vision: Meek Mill, Mental Health, and Motion 31:41

5M ago31:41

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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Carter's Vision, film director for Meek Mill and rising superstar, discussing growing up in Baltimore, his father's mental health condition, and Meek Mill providing an opportunity for Carter to be Meek's exclusive content creator. Support the show We appreciate you listening! Tap in with us https://w…

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Dr. Topeka K. Sam and Glenn E. Martin: Faith, Failures, and Freedom 57:03

5M ago57:03

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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Topeka K. Sam, founder of LOHM, and Glenn E. Martin, founder of JLUSA and CEO of GEM Real Estate. Both Topeka and Glenn have firsthand experience with the criminal justice system, and their work has had a profound impact on reform efforts in the United States. Topeka, who has personally experienced i…

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Philly Freeway 43:42

6M ago43:42

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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Philly Freeway to discuss some of the most challenging moments of his life. Freeway opens up about his battle with kidney failure, the influence of his father as his hero, and the role of his faith in navigating life’s toughest times. He shares candidly about the profound impact of losing both his so…

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Baby Boy: Life After Dad's Sentence 52:47

6M ago52:47

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Send us a text In this deeply personal installment of the Illmatic Podcast, host Louis L. Reed is joined by his son, Kaison "Big Gucci K", a CT hip-hop artist, and co-host Lillie Ennis, to explore the significant impact of his 14-year incarceration. Louis and Kaison get into the emotional and psychological effects of this extended separation, exami…

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Probation Traps & Police Set Ups 42:35

6M ago42:35

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Send us a text In this compelling episode, we talk with Reginald "DJ Fr8 Train" Smaller and Donta' Ruger, whose stories highlight the profound imperfections of the criminal justice system. Emerging from a two-month coma, Reginald faced the absurdity of an arrest warrant for failing to report to probation—a period during which he was unconscious and…

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Dreams & Nightmares with Diamond Street Keem 32:15

6M ago32:15

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Send us a text In a recent episode of our podcast, we delved into the inspiring journey of Philadelphia's rising star, Diamond Street Keem, who has recently signed with Meek Mill's Dream Chasers label. Alongside co-host Carl "PC" Day, we explored Keem's life, his music career, and the healing power of his art. Keem began by recounting a traumatic c…

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Women, Trauma, & #Metoo 28:15

6+ y ago28:15

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Incarcerated Women, Trauma, and #MeToo featuring Sara Kruzan, Rahisha Bivens, MSW, and Kayla Gerdes

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Race, Sports & Culture 25:13

6+ y ago25:13

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Race, Sports and Culture with Nicolas Wilcox, Fox Sports Radio, Editor-in-Chief; Oliver Reid, PhD

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More Love. More Power. Part 2 3:56

6+ y ago3:56

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If you have more love then variably you get more power! Most of us don't necessarily have the power in our lives in order to be able to accomplish the things that we want to accomplish or make it through the day without being depressed or walk into a new space of life, because we lack love. We lack people loving on us appropriately and we also like…

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I Was In Prison 4:55

6+ y ago4:55

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Exploring Jesus' notion about being in "prison."

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More love. More Power. 4:01

6+ y ago4:01

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The greater love you demonstrate, the more power you have in life!

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JLUSA: From NOW to NEXT 5:00

6+ y ago5:00

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Part 2 of interview with Megan French- Marcelin, PhD.

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I Almost Committed Suicide 4:10

6+ y ago4:10

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Me discussing Huffington Post article that was published today about wanting to commit suicide.

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You Were BORN An ORIGINAL... 5:39

7y ago5:39

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You were created to be an original. There is nothing wrong with being influenced by people, but you would be irresponsible to die a carbon copy of someone else's framework.

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Failure Isn't Fatal: Begin New 3:16

7y ago3:16

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Just because you have failed at an opportunity does not mean that the probability or possibility for you to reinvent yourself is diminished. Oftentimes, when we make mistakes we think that those aberrations of judgement are absolutely catastrophic. But truth be told, those mistakes can be mixed with ingredients of determination, tenacity, and intro…