Best Frank Nam Podcasts (2024)

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Cult & Culture Episode 44 feat. Al Ruel of Jenny Piccolo 1:10:16

3h ago1:10:16

1:10:16

In this episode, Justin and Luke catch up with Al Ruel - drummer of Jenny Piccolo, also in bands Noothgrush, Night Toilet, and others. They discuss how Al starting touring when he was sixteen, the origins of Jenny Piccolo through the band Mohinder, the importance of good stage banter to their performance, and the benefits (or negatives) of having a…

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Cult & Culture Podcast Episode 43 feat. Kent Osborne 1:06:48

19d ago1:06:48

1:06:48

The newest episode of Cult and Culture is a conversation with LA-based Kent Osborne, an artist with incredible stage presence and energy, originally from Atlanta. Kent is a self described punk rapper, also connecting heavily with "trap metal." Osborne covers how this type of music stood out to him, starting with when he would play freestyle guitar …

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Cult & Culture Podcast Episode 42 feat. HIRS Collective 58:14

1M ago58:14

58:14

In this episode of Cult and Culture, Justin and Luke talk with Jenna and Scott of the radical, noisy, unapologetically queer band/project, The HIRS Collective. They share the shift to searching for reasons to stay alive over seeking out aggressive confrontation, the personal importance of touring to mental health, some of the unlikely collaborators…

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Cult & Culture Podcast Episode 41 - Steve Hill AKA Satan (Comedian for people going to hell) 1:12:42

2M ago1:12:42

1:12:42

Episode 41 is a conversation with Steve Hill, a Black Satanist running for Congress in Southern California in a district that is primarily white and conservative. This is particularly interesting when considering his background of being in the US Marines, as well as a correctional officer in the 90s (He also works in real estate, as well as being a…

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Cult & Culture Podcast Episode 40 feat. Joe Plummer of Modest Mouse, The Black Heart Procession, etc. 1:04:52

3M ago1:04:52

1:04:52

Episode 40 is a conversation with drummer Joe Plummer (Cold War Kids, Modest Mouse, The Shins, The Black Heart Procession, etc.). They talk about the variety of music he has taken part in, working on research podcasts, tour stories involving frisbees and back problems, pickle ball and yoga, the San Diego connections that Joe has, and the similariti…

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Cult & Culture Podcast Episode 39 feat. Jamie Lee and Nam Chanterwyn + Bonus sound bowl performance 1:27:49

4M ago1:27:49

1:27:49

In Episode 39 of the Cult and Culture Podcast, Luke and Justin interview two of their yoga instructors, Jamie Lee and Nam Chanterwyn. Both of these teachers have a unique style to instructing, as well as interesting approaches to life that, in many ways, tie into the concepts of being in a band. Luke and Justin wanted to take this episode to focus …

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Cult & Culture Podcast Episode 38 feat. Nick Reinhart of Tera Melos 1:21:42

4M ago1:21:42

1:21:42

In this episode, Justin and Luke talk with Nick Reinhart (Tera Melos, Disheveled Cuss, Death Grips, Pinback). They talk less about the technical proficiency that Nick clearly has, but the morals connected with being a musician. Nick reflects on the importance of Tera Melos for himself, and Nick and JP share the memories and lore surrounding Tera Me…

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Cult & Culture Podcast Episode 37 feat. Satanic Planet 55:26

6M ago55:26

55:26

In the latest episode of Cult and Culture, Luke and Justin have a conversation with Lucien Greaves, co-founder of The Satanic Temple and Satanic Planet. Some may remember that they had done an earlier episode with him in 2019; since then, and largely as a result of that podcast conversation, they created Satanic Planet, a musical project which comb…

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Cult & Culture Podcast Episode 36 feat. Planet B 1:14:47

7M ago1:14:47

1:14:47

In Episode 36 of this podcast, Justin and Luke join their Planet B bandmates Scott Osment (Deaf Club, Glassing) and Kevin Avery (Cnts, Buddha Trixie) to talk about the band as a whole. They cover its beginnings, how it operates with what is essentially three drummers (two live drummers and Luke using two MPCs), and the process of writing lyrics for…

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Cult & Culture Podcast Episode 35 feat. Rob Moran (Unbroken, Some Girls) 1:17:31

7M ago1:17:31

1:17:31

Episode 35 of Cult and Culture is a conversation with Rob Moran, filmed and recorded in one of San Diego's best bars/restaurants, Kindred. Rob is a musician in bands such as Unbroken, Some Girls, Over My Dead Body, Narrows, and others, as well as co-owner of Heartwork Coffee. Luke, Justin, and Rob discuss the formation of San Diego hardcore legends…

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Cult & Culture Podcast Episode 34 feat. D-Styles of Invisibl Skratch Piklz 1:16:25

9M ago1:16:25

1:16:25

This episode is a conversation with producer, DJ, and turntablist D-Styles (Invisibl Skratch Piklz, Beat Junkies, Third Sight) They talk about the connection between death metal and turntablism, Mix Master Mike and the Beastie Boys, creating grimy beats from 50 cent records, and letting music do the talking over expensive gear. They also cover the …

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Cult & Culture Podcast Episode 33 feat. Bobby Bray of The Locust 54:20

10M ago54:20

54:20

In Episode 33, Justin and Luke talk with Bobby Bray of The Locust, Holy Molar, and INUS. Bobby is a guitarist, a sound technician, and teacher. The three start the conversation with the formation of The Locust, Bobby's trajectory branching out from death metal as a teenager, and the eventual goal of being a “brutal Residents”/“brutal DEVO." They di…

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S4 EP5: Just Action 52:37

10M ago52:37

52:37

One of the 4 Practices of Belonging is Advocacy. In the latest edition of the We Belong Here podcast, we are gracious to explore this topic in detailIn 2017, Richard Rothstein published The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America. It clearly spelled out the non-accidental history of racial segregation in the Unite…

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Cult & Culture Podcast Episode 32 feat. Chris Slorach of METZ 1:05:27

10M ago1:05:27

1:05:27

This episode is a conversation between bassists with Chis Slorach (Metz, The Armed). The discussion touches on topics like how Metz has operated over the years, favorite drummers and the importance of them to a band, the jazziness of Nomeansno, and how being booed sometimes is more memorable than the positive highlights. Chris also shares his appro…

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Cult & Culture Podcast Episode 31 feat. Jose Palafox of Swing Kids 55:40

11M ago55:40

55:40

In this episode of Cult and Culture, JP and Luke interview another JP, one of Justin's oldest and best friends, Jose Palafox. Jose is a drummer who has been in bands such as Struggle and Swing Kids with Justin, has been a college professor, and now works as a social worker in drug rehabilitation in the Bay Area. This episode focuses heavily on ment…

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Cult & Culture Podcast Episode 30 feat. Tad Miller of Crossed Out 1:14:14

12M ago1:14:14

1:14:14

In the latest episode, Luke and Justin talk with Tad Miller, drummer of one of the pioneers of powerviolence, Crossed Out. Tad recounts his beginnings in music in school, playing percussion with power and theatricality in a way that influenced his “caveman” approach to drumming in his band. He also notes the perhaps seemingly unlikely impact on him…

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S4 EP4: Arts & Culture & Belonging 57:28

12M ago57:28

57:28

"Center community. And center the synthesizing of multiple viewpoints to create a better outcome. It's all sort of an act of civic and cultural deejaying. Like you're trying to take two sources and bring them together to create a better outcome." - Randy EngstromThis episode explores the intersection of Arts & Culture & Belonging. The US Surgeon Ge…

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Cult & Culture Podcast Episode 29 feat. Venus Twins 53:10

1y ago53:10

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In Episode 29, Cult and Culture talks with NYC-based Venus Twins, Jake and Matt Derting, simultaneously the sweetest and noisiest identical twin punks you'll ever come across. The two discuss their start in music, from learning it in a more classical sense and going to school for it, dropping out, and transitioning to the drum-bass DIY noise duo th…

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Cult & Culture Podcast Episode 28 feat. John Reis of Drive Like Jehu, Hot Snakes 1:22:38

1y ago1:22:38

1:22:38

On this episode of Cult and Culture, Luke and Justin speak with prolific San Diego musician John Reis of Pitchfork, Drive Like Jehu, Hot Snakes, Rocket from the Crypt, Plosivs and more. They discuss the idea of speaking through an instrument, trying to play every show with the goal of making it feel like the only place in the world someone would wa…

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S4 EP3: Tacoma, the City of Destiny: A Conversation with Mayor Victoria Woodards 37:02

1y ago37:02

37:02

Creating Belonging in an organization is far easier when leadership is onboard. In this episode, Mayor Victoria Woodards exemplifies this throughout her work, background, and her hope for the City of Destiny. (Also, the City of Destiny has got to be one of the coolest nicknames out there)Listen to learn more about the leadership journey that brough…

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Cult & Culture Podcast Episode 27 feat. Julie Robbins and Jamie Stillman of Earthquaker Devices 1:14:25

1y ago1:14:25

1:14:25

Cult & Culture Podcast Episode 27, feat. Julie Robbins and Jamie Stillman of EarthQuaker Devices, dives into the history of one of the most highly regarded pedal companies among musicians right now. Julie and Jamie share their approaches to running a business placing DIY ethics above all else, the importance of valuing their employees/team over pro…

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S4 EP2: The Future of Downtown Seattle 1:09:03

1+ y ago1:09:03

1:09:03

A topic that has dominated the news cycle in the COVID-19 aftermath is the future of downtowns. A simple google search on this topic will unleash a barrage of news articles about cities big and small across the country. Seattle is no exception. Many of the folks who worked downtown have yet to return to their offices. Many commercial spaces are vac…

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S4 EP1: Belonging Gathering Live Event 51:25

1+ y ago51:25

51:25

On October 27th, 2022, Civic Commons held an event at the Gates Discovery Center to introduce the Greater Seattle Compact for Belonging to the general public.To celebrate, we invited four guests to talk about Belonging with the audience. Listen as Priya Frank (Seattle Art Museum), Donna Moodie (Marjorie Restaurant), Rozella "Rozie" Kennedy (Camber …

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Cult & Culture Podcast Episode 26 feat. Cory Linstrum and Matt Anderson of End of the Line 1:17:19

2y ago1:17:19

1:17:19

In Episode 26 of Cult and Culture, Justin and Luke catch up with two members of short-lived 90s hardcore band End of the Line, Cory Linstrum (John Henry West) and Matt Anderson (Gravity Records, Heroin). They talk about coming up DIY, seeing Born Against play in their own garage, working with Ebullition to release their only album (now being reissu…

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S3 EP6: Essential Workers 40:25

2y ago40:25

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Today's episode is in collaboration with our partners at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center. You can find out more about our guests, Lois Martin and Shawn Thurman, in their online exhibit Facing Forward - Essential Workers, Essential Stories.Lois is the director of the Community Day Center for Children in the Central District and Shaw…

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Cult & Culture Podcast Episode 25 feat. Plack Blague 59:34

2y ago59:34

59:34

The concept of Cult and Culture began as a short segment created by Justin Pearson, an internationally known musician, record label owner (Three One G Records), author, and actor. He is best known as bassist/vocalist for bands such as Dead Cross, The Locust, and Retox. Justin has come to know and work with a broad spectrum of captivating personalit…

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Cult & Culture Podcast Episode 24 feat. ADULT. 50:55

2y ago50:55

50:55

The concept of Cult and Culture began as a short segment created by Justin Pearson, an internationally known musician, record label owner (Three One G Records), author, and actor. He is best known as bassist/vocalist for bands such as Dead Cross, The Locust, and Retox. Justin has come to know and work with a broad spectrum of captivating personalit…

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S3 EP5: AANHPI Heritage 47:33

2y ago47:33

47:33

In today’s episode, we honor the stories, achievements, and influences of the AANHPI (Asian-American, Native-Hawaiian, Pacific-Islander) by speaking with two local leaders. We are delighted to have Julie Pham, Phd – CEO of CuriosityBased and Maya Mendoza-Exstrom – COO of Seattle Sounders FC on the podcast.The stories shared wove a tapestry of traum…

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Cult & Culture Podcast Episode 23 feat. Barney Greenway and Shane Embury of Napalm Death 1:02:57

2+ y ago1:02:57

1:02:57

The concept of Cult and Culture began as a short segment created by Justin Pearson, an internationally known musician, record label owner (Three One G Records), author, and actor. He is best known as bassist/vocalist for bands such as Dead Cross, The Locust, and Retox. Justin has come to know and work with a broad spectrum of captivating personalit…

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Cult & Culture Podcast Episode 22 feat. Mario Rubalcaba of Earthless. Rocket From the Crypt, etc. 1:17:47

2+ y ago1:17:47

1:17:47

The concept of Cult and Culture began as a short segment created by Justin Pearson, an internationally known musician, record label owner (Three One G Records), author, and actor. He is best known as bassist/vocalist for bands such as Dead Cross, The Locust, and Retox. Justin has come to know and work with a broad spectrum of captivating personalit…

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S3 EP4: Creating An Accessible World 31:03

2+ y ago31:03

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Today's episode is in collaboration with our partners at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center. You can check out their article about our guest, Elizabeth Ralston on their website. Elizabeth is an Independent Accessibility Consultant and the founder of the Seattle Cultural Accessibility Consortium. In this episode, Frank and Elizabeth di…

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Cult & Culture Podcast Episode 21 feat. Eric Paul of Doomsday Student, Arab On Radar, etc. 1:09:58

2+ y ago1:09:58

1:09:58

The concept of Cult and Culture began as a short segment created by Justin Pearson, an internationally known musician, record label owner (Three One G Records), author, and actor. He is best known as bassist/vocalist for bands such as Dead Cross, The Locust, and Retox. Justin has come to know and work with a broad spectrum of captivating personalit…

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S3 EP3: Storytellers of Change 25:34

2+ y ago25:34

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Today our guest is returning to the podcast for his second visit. Luis Ortega, Director, and Founder of Storytellers for Change.Luis and Frank talk about the upcoming 2022 Belonging Gathering which will be held on May 12th and 13th at AXIS Pioneer Square.In this episode, we talk about the practices that build belonging:Conversations & StorytellingA…

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Cult & Culture Podcast Episode 20 feat. Lisa Mungo and Rah Davis of Filth is Eternal 1:15:52

2+ y ago1:15:52

1:15:52

The concept of Cult and Culture began as a short segment created by Justin Pearson, an internationally known musician, record label owner (Three One G Records), author, and actor. He is best known as bassist/vocalist for bands such as Dead Cross, The Locust, and Retox. Justin has come to know and work with a broad spectrum of captivating personalit…

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Cult & Culture Podcast Episode 19 feat. Karlos Paez of Sonido de la Frontera 1:11:31

2+ y ago1:11:31

1:11:31

The concept of Cult and Culture began as a short segment created by Justin Pearson, an internationally known musician, record label owner (Three One G Records), author, and actor. He is best known as bassist/vocalist for bands such as Dead Cross, The Locust, and Retox. Justin has come to know and work with a broad spectrum of captivating personalit…

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S3 EP2: What Does ‘Home’ Mean? 1:04:23

2+ y ago1:04:23

1:04:23

As Civic Commons prepares to launch a major initiative related to Black homeownership, We Belong Here host Frank Nam sat down with three individuals who are already working toward racial and economic equity here in Seattle.The topic: What does home mean to you? And why is homeownership such an important part of financial stability and intergenerati…

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S3 EP1: Lifting Up Health Equity 32:42

2+ y ago32:42

32:42

Today that guest is Paula Houston (she/her), chief equity officer for UW Medicine in the Office of Healthcare Equity.Paula talks with episode host Frank Nam about how her own experience navigating the health care system as a Black woman and three-time breast cancer survivor motivated her to devote her career to health care equity. A world-champion …

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Cult & Culture Podcast Episode 18 feat. Brian Amalfitano and Tommy Meehan of Deaf Club 1:05:32

2+ y ago1:05:32

1:05:32

The concept of Cult and Culture began as a short segment created by Justin Pearson, an internationally known musician, record label owner (Three One G Records), author, and actor. He is best known as bassist/vocalist for bands such as Dead Cross, The Locust, and Retox. Justin has come to know and work with a broad spectrum of captivating personalit…

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Cult & Culture Podcast Episode 17 feat. Black Dice 1:15:13

2+ y ago1:15:13

1:15:13

The concept of Cult and Culture began as a short segment created by Justin Pearson, an internationally known musician, record label owner (Three One G Records), author, and actor. He is best known as bassist/vocalist for bands such as Dead Cross, The Locust, and Retox. Justin has come to know and work with a broad spectrum of captivating personalit…

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Cult & Culture Podcast Episode 16 feat. Crow Jane 1:06:15

3y ago1:06:15

1:06:15

The concept of Cult and Culture began as a short segment created by Justin Pearson, an internationally known musician, record label owner (Three One G Records), author, and actor. He is best known as bassist/vocalist for bands such as Dead Cross, The Locust, and Retox. Justin has come to know and work with a broad spectrum of captivating personalit…

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S2 EP6: How to Help Afghan Refugees 52:29

3y ago52:29

52:29

This episode of We Belong Here is guest-hosted by Caitlin Moran, content and communications manager for Civic Commons. Our topic is the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan, and the community leaders who are stepping up to help welcome refugees and advocate for those who have been left behind.A very special thank you to our guests: Aneelah Afzali: Aneelah…

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Cult & Culture Podcast Episode 15 feat. WT Nelson of Trogotronics and Geronimo 1:24:26

3y ago1:24:26

1:24:26

The concept of Cult and Culture began as a short segment created by Justin Pearson, an internationally known musician, record label owner (Three One G Records), author, and actor. He is best known as bassist/vocalist for bands such as Dead Cross, The Locust, and Retox. Justin has come to know and work with a broad spectrum of captivating personalit…

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S2 EP5: The Gates Discovery Center's 'Enduring COVID-19' Series 49:01

3y ago49:01

49:01

** We apologize that this episode was released later than we hope. A few of our guests mentioned projects that already occurred during the recording of this podcast. We have included links to these events below and we hope that you will look at their websites and their YouTube videos. **In this podcast we are excited to launch our first episode of …

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S2 EP4: Small Business Recovery in Seattle 47:36

3y ago47:36

47:36

In this episode we are excited to partner with our friends at The Evergrey to highlight the stories of three small business owners in Seattle. We had some technical difficulties in the production of this podcast so you will notice that one of our guests does not introduce herself in the beginning. This was due to the fact that we had to re-record s…

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S2 EP3: AAPI Heritage Month 56:55

3+ y ago56:55

56:55

In this episode we are excited to share a podcast to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month.This podcast allows our guests to talk about the spike in AAPI hate crimes, the ways we felt we belong and were othered due to our ethnicity, and the things that makes us proud in terms of our racialized identities. We are grateful to be joined by Mari Horita, Vice P…

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S2 EP2: The Impact of COVID-19 with Patty Hayes and Ari Lozano 45:57

3+ y ago45:57

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In the second episode of 2021, we hear from two guests who discuss the impact of COVID-19 on their lives and their work.Patty Hayes is the Director of Public Health - Seattle & King County. She grew up in Longview, WA and entered the public health world after a career in nursing.Ari Lozano (she/them) is the Program and Development Manager at All Gi…

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S2 EP1: Democracy with RaShelle Davis, Whitney Keyes, and Kayla Demonte 54:06

3+ y ago54:06

54:06

In this podcast we are excited to hear from three members of our local democracy who all contribute to our civic life in different ways. We are lucky to have RaShelle Davis. Rashelle is a Senior Policy Advisor for Governor Jay Inslee. She is joined by Whitney Keyes, Executive Director Seattle City Club and Kayla Demonte, Managing Director of Citize…

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Cult & Culture Podcast commercial 3:38

3+ y ago3:38

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The concept of Cult and Culture began as a short segment created by Justin Pearson, an internationally known musician, record label owner (Three One G Records), author, and actor. He is perhaps best known as bassist for bands such as Dead Cross, The Locust, and Some Girls as well as vocalist for Deaf Club, Swing Kids, and Planet B. Having traveled …

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S1 EP11: 2020 Election with Colleen Echohawk, Girmay Zahilay, and Markham McIntyre 45:01

4y ago45:01

45:01

This is a special edition of the podcast that was recorded on Thursday, November 5th, two days after the 2020 election. While we now know the results of the election, this conversation still provides such honest and optimistic insight shared between three well-known regional leaders. We were lucky enough to have Colleen Echohawk, Executive Director…

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S1 EP10: Census with Susan Balbas and Kamau Chege 56:11

4y ago56:11

56:11

In this podcast we are excited to launch our second episode of our four-part series with The Gates Discovery Center's "In Community We Flourish" events. Each event will highlight young people who are local changemakers in our community! Today's podcast resolves the importance of being counted in the current census. We are grateful to be joined by K…

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