Best Sunny Drakes Podcasts (2024)

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Reparations Falters in Tulsa & Tank Davis Does it Again 45:14

23d ago45:14

45:14

In episode 99, Ahki & sunny discuss the reparations claim by Tulsa massacre survivors failing in Oklahoma courts, A'Ja Wilson's dominance in the WNBA, and the recent Juneteenth celebration at the White House along with its wider de-nationalization.By Fire This Time

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Will Freaky Ass N****s Stay Inside This Summer? 23:47

2M ago23:47

23:47

In ep98, Ahki & Sunny discuss the sexual assault allegations made against Sean Combs & DJ Akademiks, the potential arrest warrant for Zionist leader Netanyahu for war crimes, & more!By Fire This Time

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They 'Not Like Us': Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake 56:22

2M ago56:22

56:22

In ep97, Ahki & Sunny discuss the epic showdown between Kendrick Lamar & Drake. The duo discuss each song in the feud, Drake's alleged history of grooming minors, and the reverberations this battle may have on Hip-Hop culture after the dust settles.By Fire This Time

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The Superbowl of Hip-Hop & New Heights for Women's Basketball 39:59

3M ago39:59

39:59

In ep96, Ahki & Sunny cover the recent diss records from Drake, Rick Ross, J. Cole, & Kendrick Lamar and also discuss the recent explosion of interest into women's basketball stemming from South Carolina's undefeated season under coach Dawn Staley and the pending draft of shooter Caitlin Clark into the WNBA.…

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Puff Daddy Catches a FRICO Charge & Ahki Accused of Anti-Semitism?! 52:41

4M ago52:41

52:41

In ep95, Ahki & Sunny discuss the recent FRICO charges and raids endured by one Sean 'Puff Daddy' Combs, his family, and record industry associates. Also, the duo discuss the alleged events that culminated in our co-host Ahki being accused of anti-semitism by a Black Hebrew Israelite for standing on business (Black history).…

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The Immigration Crisis & The Russian Boogeyman 1:00:21

5M ago1:00:21

1:00:21

In ep94 Ahki & Sunny discuss the recent Tucker Carlson interview with Russian president Vladimir Putin, the domestic immigration crisis in the US, & more.By Fire This Time

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The Pan-Africanism of Burkina Faso & Captain Ibrahim Traoré 34:02

5M ago34:02

34:02

In ep93, Ahki & Sunny discuss the stellar recent interview of Burkina Faso Interim President Captain Ibrahim Traoré. The interview explored the importance of logistics, cooperation, and anti-imperialism from a Pan-African perspective seldom heard in the West.By Fire This Time

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Crafting Content and Connecting Globally Through Podcasting, with Dave Cunningham 24:35

6M ago24:35

24:35

Ever wonder what it's like to hop from the dynamic airwaves of radio into the calculative world of financial services and back again? Tune in to our latest episode where Dave Cunningham, a man of many talents, sits with me, Carl Richards, to recount his enchanting journey. He opens up about his love for radio discovered at university, leading to a …

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The Black Global Alliance & Commercial Hip-Hop 42:19

6M ago42:19

42:19

In episode 92, Ahki & Sunny discuss the prospects of Black national freedom in 2024 & beyond as well as Yasiin Bey's recent comments on Drake and Hip-Hop during the era of 'crumbling empire'.By Fire This Time

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African Nations Charge Genocide! 1:03:20

6M ago1:03:20

1:03:20

In ep91, Ahki & Sunny discuss the recent Katt Williams' interview on Club Shay Shay, the recent news of 251 bodies found behind a Mississippi jail, and also detail Gambia & South African charging Myanmar & Israel with genocide.By Fire This Time

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Behind the Microphone A Broadcaster's Journey to Podcast Mastery 11:45

6M ago11:45

11:45

Navigating the twists and turns of a broadcasting and speaking career has never been a straightforward path, but it's one I've walked with passion and dedication. As I've transitioned from the airwaves to the podcasting agency helm, I've garnered a treasure trove of insights that have shaped not just my career, but also the direction of this very p…

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Chokeholds, Suspensions, and Lies 42:07

7M ago42:07

42:07

In ep90, Ahki & Sunny discuss the recent shenanigans from Draymond Green on the NBA court and provide a Black nationalist perspective on the upcoming biopic series on the lives of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X by Hulu & Disney+.By Fire This Time

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Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop 38:29

8M ago38:29

38:29

In ep89, Ahki & Sunny celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop and discuss what's next for this epoch of Black music.By Fire This Time

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What makes a Hip-Hop album classic? 1:08:56

8M ago1:08:56

1:08:56

In episode 88, Ahki & Sunny ask the question: What makes a Hip-Hop album a classic? Also, the duo discuss recent comments made about the Black vote and Black politics by Texas congresswoman Jasmine Crockett.By Fire This Time

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A Hip-Hop Crisis, Solidarity with Palestine, and Boxing Talk 32:09

8M ago32:09

32:09

In episode 87, Ahki da G & Sunny Ture discuss a developing crisis within Hip-Hop concerning hyper-violent songs from young children, solidarity with the Palestinian resistance against Zionist colonialism, and discuss recent news in the sport of boxing.By Fire This Time

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Demystifying the Podcasting Voyage: Your Why, Your Goals, Your Desired Outcome 15:05

9M ago15:05

15:05

We're continuing our deep dive into the myths, misconceptions and misinformation about the podcasting space. Today we're talking about the actual reason for lauching the show. Has your curiosity ever been piqued by the thought of starting your own podcast? Ever wondered where to begin, how to engage your listeners, or even how to promote your show?…

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Elevating Your Podcast Game: Investing Wisely, Not Freely 15:29

9M ago15:29

15:29

Are you aware of how many people are tripping over 'free' advice in the podcasting world? Not all information is as good as it seems. In our latest episode, we peel back the layers of what 'free' really means in the podcast industry. What's the catch and is it really worth the hidden costs? As experts looking to level-up, we dive into why it's cruc…

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Navigating the Turbulent Waters of Podcasting Misinformation: Tools, Tips, and Truths for Success 8:31

9M ago8:31

8:31

Battling the beast of misinformation, especially within the podcasting space, can sometimes feel like a daunting task. But fear not, fellow podcast lovers and creators! Today, we're shining a spotlight on this tricky issue, dissecting it from every angle, and giving you the tools to combat it effectively. Fold up your sleeves as we explore the myri…

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What’s Going on in Haiti? 32:09

9M ago32:09

32:09

In episode 86, Ahki & Sunny discuss the Unites Nations' recent vote to send 1000 Kenyan troops into Haiti due to political corruption and gang violence. Haitians are wary of the UN due to past violence the group's forces have inflicted on the Haitian people. The duo also discuss the recent Palestinian resistance to Zi0nism.…

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Chasing the Entrepreneurship Dream and Conquering Podcasting: A Journey with Shari Doherty 28:49

10M ago28:49

28:49

Imagine one day waking up and deciding to ditch your corporate job to chase the entrepreneurship dream. That's exactly what Shari Doherty, a successful real estate agent from Kingston, Ontario, Canada, did. In our insightful conversation, Shari opens up about her leap of faith into the entrepreneurial world, the struggles she encountered, and the r…

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Boosting Your Podcast's Reach Through Effective Guesting, with special guest Alex Sanfilippo 35:08

10M ago35:08

35:08

If you've ever wondered the secret to growing your podcast and extending its reach, you're in the right place. Join us for a lively and informative session with Alex Sanfilippo, a podcasting pro, the man behind the highly popular Podcasting Made Simple, and founder of Pod Pros. Alex shares his insights on how guesting can be a game-changing strateg…

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Revolutionizing Your Podcast Through Automation and Networking, with special guest Kevin Snow 37:30

10M ago37:30

37:30

Have you ever wondered how automation can catapult your podcast to the next level? Then, you're in for a treat! We had the pleasure of chatting with Kevin Snow. As a tech-enthusiast and sales expert, Kevin shared exciting insights on how technology has drastically transformed over time and how you can leverage it to focus on expanding your business…

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Correcting the History of Black Students for Revolution 43:12

11M ago43:12

43:12

In episode 85, Ahki da G interviews Sunny Ture about his effort to correct an attempt by Professor Augustus Wood, of the University of Illinois, to replace both Francena Turner and Sunny as founders of the organization Black Students for Revolution (BSFR). Sunny details how the Student Pan-African Movement (SPAM) was founded in 2014 and later renam…

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The Niger Coup, ECOWAS, and Pan-African Nationalism 43:09

11M ago43:09

43:09

In ep84, Ahki da G & Sunny Ture discuss the recent coup in Niger, the reactionary forces of ECOWAS made up of puppet West African leaders, and make the case for Pan-African nationalism within the African diaspora.By Fire This Time

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’They Cloned Tyrone’ Movie Review & Crawford-Spence Jr. Showdown 40:04

11M ago40:04

40:04

In ep83, Ahki & Sunny review the recent Black film 'They Cloned Tyrone" & discuss the recent Boxing match between Terrence "Bud" Crawford & Errol "The Truth" Spence Jr.By Fire This Time

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Affirmative Action Cancelled?//French Chickens Come Home to Roost 1:05:33

1y ago1:05:33

1:05:33

In ep82 Ahki & Sunny discuss the *counter*-revolution of 1776 in light of the 4th of July holiday, update listeners on the French protests against the police & state due to the murder of 17 year old Nahel M. Lastly the duo discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling on Affirmative Action in higher education.…

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Sunny Goes to Cali & How Should Black Men Respond to Bigotry? 46:58

1y ago46:58

46:58

In ep81, Ahki & Sunny discuss the latter's recent trip to California and analyze Umar Johnson's recent controversial interview with popular Black podcast The Daily Rap Up Crew.By Fire This Time

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In The Dumps 18:38

1y ago18:38

18:38

A father takes his eleven-year-old son on a road trip to protest decades of environmental racism in their rural Black Nova Scotian community. They shift between playful and serious as they discuss ways of bringing about meaningful change, in the wake of the Africville apology. In The Dumps was written by Shauntay Grant. Find the transcript here. Cl…

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Ride or Die 29:22

1y ago29:22

29:22

Though Win and his Grams are growing weary of life in a temporary camp, they never tire of each others' jokes. In a world of floods and fires, they are family, and Win will get his Grams to her lucky spot at bingo through hell and highwater. Ride Or Die was written by Tara Beagan. Find the transcript here. Climate Change and Other Small Talk is a w…

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Black Politricks with Twick G & Zacharyiah TBM 53:19

1y ago53:19

53:19

In episode 80, the duo of Ahki da G & Sunny discuss Black politics, culture, and family with Push Soul members Twick G & Zacharyiah TBM>By Fire This Time

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Bringing Theater To Life In The Podcasting Space, with special guest Sunny Drake 22:35

1y ago22:35

22:35

Sunny Drake and his latest project, CLIMATE CHANGE & OTHER SMALL TALK. This innovative project is a constellation of creative works, starting with a podcast featuring nine short audio dramas written and created by teams from around the world. Using humor, satire, and absurdity, Drake’s shorts expose the human forces and stories shaping our response…

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To Best The Beast 26:22

1y ago26:22

26:22

A day in the lives of Mayor Toad, big boss Peahen and a hard-working assistant Ant. They launch a clean energy project designed to better lives. But when Tortoise asks some difficult questions about who gets the benefits and who feels the impacts, sparks are sure to fly. To Best The Beast was written by Krishnee Bhotooa. Find the transcript here. -…

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Rolling Hills, Green Pastures 19:28

1y ago19:28

19:28

Esperanza Soto welcomes new recruits to a U.S. drone centre. Run entirely on wind energy, the centre is part of the U.S. Army’s Green Military Movement. One of the drone operators is a climate refugee from Vancouver. What choices will she make when climate refugees attempt to cross the border from Mexico? A heads up that this episode contains milit…

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Sympathy for Miss Waters 26:32

1y ago26:32

26:32

A real estate agent manages to sell a coastal mansion, even though waves will eventually lap into the bedroom - "It’s a soundtrack to sleep by”. What lengths will the realtor go to after she's fired for selling it way below price? And who was the mysterious buyer? Sympathy for Miss Waters was written by Bruce Gibbons-Fell. Find the transcript here.…

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Automate Your Podcast Content To Reach A Bigger Audience, with special guest Alex Thoric 19:42

1y ago19:42

19:42

So you have a podcast...very cool! You have content you put out consistently...Amazing! You promote that content on all your platforms to reach a bigger audience...Excellent! You promote that content once, and then pray the podcasting gods will take it from there and turn you into a massive star! Sigh! That analogy is pretty much the path of most p…

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Get Booked On The Shows You Want To Be On Even If They're On Your Chicken List, with special guest Jem Fuller 22:24

1y ago22:24

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How Nanna and Pop Learnt About Climate Change (The Hard Way) 20:24

1y ago20:24

20:24

Nan and Pop are horrified to learn about climate change from their granddaughter. Should they get their hearing aids adjusted or did she just talk about cows farting? How Nanna and Pop Learnt About Climate Change (The Hard Way) was written by Marie Munkara. Find the transcript here. Climate Change and Other Small Talk is a worldwide tour for your e…

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Visiting the Big House: Coons Singing for the Crown 1:02:38

1y ago1:02:38

1:02:38

In ep79, Ahki & Sunny blast the Black artists who performed at the coronation of England's new king. The pair also discuss the cultural assault of working class Black men, and the ongoing NBA Playoffs.By Fire This Time

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Does the Sky Fall on Everyone 22:52

1y ago22:52

22:52

A showdown between an environmental activist and a local community leader overseeing the felling of a 500 year old tree. Who will have the last word? Does the Sky Fall on Everyone was written by Pyemwa Deshi. Find the transcript here. Climate Change and Other Small Talk is a worldwide tour for your ears - minus the carbon footprint and lost luggage…

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Leveraging Organic Marketing Strategies To Attract More Of The Listeners You Want, with special guest Brandon Leibowitz 19:36

1y ago19:36

19:36

When it comes to marketing your podcast, it's an ongoing thing. The idea of 'if you build it they will come' may have worked for some (back in the day), but for most podcasters it's something that requires regular attention. And here's the thing: you DON'T need to spend a fortune on paid ads to get the word out. There are also some simple strategie…

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To Win At Podcasting You Need To Know The Game, with special guest Marc Mawhinney 36:36

1y ago36:36

36:36

As new podcasters embark on their journey, they often face a plethora of challenges. Overcoming these struggles often requires dedication, perseverance, and a willingness to learn and adapt to the ever-evolving podcasting landscape. The old adage of, if you want to win the game, you need to know that game and the playing field. Todays' guest has sp…

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Nothing Happens 24:12

1y ago24:12

24:12

Somewhere in the Indian Ocean, a nuclear submarine carries out a deterrence patrol. Bizarre new orders arrive and two sonar operators must face existential threats. Will they rise to the challenge, or are they in over their heads? Nothing Happens was written by Ram Ganesh Kamatham. Find the transcript here. Climate Change and Other Small Talk is a …

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Absolutely Nothing Of Any Meaning 23:29

1y ago23:29

23:29

A couple leave outraged reviews about products delivered by Amazon, while climate chaos swishes into their home. Their responses to their escalating crisis become increasingly absurd, topped only by the absurdity of Amazon’s tactics to thwart them. Absolutely Nothing Of Any Meaning was written by Sunny Drake. Find the transcript here. Climate Chang…

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Welcome. Buckle up! 3:38

1y ago3:38

3:38

This weekend on Earth Day, April 22nd - we’re dropping the first-ever episode of Climate Change & Other Small Talk! Sunny talks about the 9 stories created by our fantastic international teams. Expect serious themes wrapped in enjoyable stories to ease us into them. In fact, the series is way more fun than dying in the apocalypse. Promise. --- FOLL…

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Ahki Da G Takes Us to Freaknik 1995 1:16:38

1y ago1:16:38

1:16:38

In ep88 Ahki & Sunny discuss Ahki's memories of the 1995 Freaknik in Atlanta in light of the upcoming documentary and other Blacks news items.By Fire This Time

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Sneak Peek 2:30

1y ago2:30

2:30

Climate Change. Wait, don't curl up into a ball of stress! Sunny Drake's Climate Change and Other Small Talk is a theatrical podcast that is here to hold your hand through the scary stuff and entertain you at the same time. Made by 9 creative teams around the world, these podcast episodes have got it all: from the witty to the wacky, and the seriou…

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The A.I. Takeover & Future WNBA Stars Shine Bright 47:24

1+ y ago47:24

47:24

In ep77, Ahki & Sunny discuss the LSU women's basketball championship team (and surrounding controversy SMH), the murder of BTB Savage, and the disturbingly fast growth of artificial intelligence technology.By Fire This Time

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Real Rap: Culture & Black Nationalism 53:40

1+ y ago53:40

53:40

In ep76, Ahki & Sunny discuss Black nationalism in the context of our history on the American continent, as well as the importance of culture in nationalist movements.By Fire This Time

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Our Origin Story 1:32

1+ y ago1:32

1:32

Meet our lead creative, Sunny Drake, and find out how he got the idea to start a theatrical podcast about climate change. Climate Change And Other Small Talk launches on Earth Day - April 22nd. Subscribe to our newsletter at ClimateChangeAndOtherSmallTalk.com or wherever you get your podcasts, so you never miss an episode. --- FOLLOW US--- Follow S…

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Climate Change And Other Small Talk 1:04

1+ y ago1:04

1:04

Climate Change And Other Small Talk is a worldwide tour for your ears - minus the jetlag, carbon footprint and screaming kids. Stories from 9 creative teams around the globe will entertain as well as uncover what has gotten us into this climate crisis. And maybe even what could get us out. Subscribe now to get the first episode when we launch on Ea…

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