Best Leonard Brandhild Podcasts (2024)

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#100 A Love Letter to Harlem Featuring Melba Wilson, Bevy Smith & Dapper Dan 1:22:19

2y ago1:22:19

1:22:19

We're celebrating 100 episodes in style, live from Harlem with some Harlem heavy hitters. The queen of hospitality, Melba Wilson, the Harlem flygirl Bevy Smith and The Godfather himself, Dapper Dan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#99 Finding Joy 34:34

2y ago34:34

34:34

It seems like one thing after another in the news cycle. War, hate crimes, and now an attack on women's rights. In this episode Jason and Marcus try and navigate through the negativity while maintaining their sanity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#98 New Sweden Featuring Dr. Tobias Hübinette 36:10

2y ago36:10

36:10

In this episode Dr. Hübinette breaks down the three stages of homogenic whiteness in Sweden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#97 2 for Two 41:42

2y ago41:42

41:42

In this episode Jason talks about the newest addition to the family, his baby boy. Also discussed is the now infamous Will Smith slap at the Oscar's, and updates on the war in Ukraine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#96 His Story Feat. Immortal Technique 49:30

2y ago49:30

49:30

In this episode Jason sits down with renowned lyricist and activist Immortal Technique for an honest discussion about hip hop, racism and his upcoming project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#95 Cooking From the Ukrainian Border With Chef Marc Murphy 31:23

2y ago31:23

31:23

In this episode Marcus talks with chef Marc Murphy, who is working with humanitarian group World Central Kitchen to provide meals for those in need near the Polish/Ukrainian border. Chef Murphy shares what led him to the decision and what the experience has been like for him so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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#94 The Future of Fashion Feat. Kenneth Nicholson 39:15

2y ago39:15

39:15

In this episode Marcus sits down with emerging designer Kenneth Nicholson to talk about how he broke into the fashion world and what inspires him as an artist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#93 I Detta Nuet” Med Alice Bah Kuhnke (In Swedish) 49:14

2y ago49:14

49:14

Medan brutala kriget som Ryssland för mot Ukraina pågår för fullt, fick vi chansen att prata med en av våra största och mest passionerade politiker Alice Bah Kuhnke för att hjälpa oss att förstå vad detta kriget innebär för Ukrainas, Europa och världens framtid. Och för första gången i This Moments historia är hela avsnittet på svenska. Hosted on A…

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#92 The Harlem Fashion Queen, Bevy Smith 42:34

2+ y ago42:34

42:34

This week Marcus sits down with tv/radio personality Bevy Smith who shares how Harlem origin story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#91 Life After Football With Justin Tuck 42:29

2+ y ago42:29

42:29

This week Marcus catches up with Super Bowl champion and New York Giants legend Justin Tuck to learn how he went from tackling QBs to securing investments at the bank Goldman Sachs. Justin also recalls his Super Bowl experiences and his hope for NFL teams to give more people of color in leadership roles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m…

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#90 Baby Grace Is Here! 36:57

2+ y ago36:57

36:57

In this episode Marcus walks us through the day his daughter Grace was born. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#89 Up Next, Generation Alpha 39:35

2+ y ago39:35

39:35

In this episode Jason and Marcus catch up on the news as they prepare for new additions to their families. Also discussed is the advancement of children born in the Alpha generation. (2010-25) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#88 The Making of Atmosphere With Sean "Slug" Daley 1:15:06

2+ y ago1:15:06

1:15:06

In this episode we catch up with Slug of Atmosphere to talk about the emergence of hip hop culture in Minneapolis. Slug also talks about Prince's influence, Atmosphere came about, and the importance of mentorship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#87 Embracing Your Identity With Chef Melissa King 49:34

2+ y ago49:34

49:34

In this episode, chef Melissa King shares her journey towards self acceptance and how living in her truth has helped her evolve as a chef and a human being. We learn how this personal growth impacted her experience on Top Chef, and what her life is like now living openly as a queer Asian woman in the culinary space. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p…

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#86 2022- Ready or Not, Here We Go! 44:14

2+ y ago44:14

44:14

In this episode Jason and Marcus outline their goals for 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#85 Best Of 2021 33:14

2+ y ago33:14

33:14

In this episode we reflect on some of Jason's favorite interviews from 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#84 Opening Doors for Future Generations 41:42

2+ y ago41:42

41:42

In this episode, Jason and Marcus reflect on the evolution of black culture through contributions of iconic artists like James Brown and Virgil Abloh. They also discuss the importance of leaving the door open for future generations to follow them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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#83 Celebrating Black Food With Stephen A. Satterfield 33:34

2+ y ago33:34

33:34

On this episode Marcus catches up with the Stephen Satterfield, host of Netflix's High On the Hog. Join us as Stephen talks about how he went from being a young sommelier to now telling important stories about the origins of black food. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#82 Going Green Feat. John Salley 48:54

2+ y ago48:54

48:54

This week we're joined by 4 time NBA champion John Salley, who talks about what it was like playing during the golden era of basketball and how going vegan impacted his life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#81 Thankful for Family 37:11

2+ y ago37:11

37:11

It's Thanksgiving season in the U.S and so we've decided to bring Jason's mom Elaine on the show to share her holiday tradition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#80 Zoe's Ghana Kitchen Feat Zoe Adjonyoh 33:43

2+ y ago33:43

33:43

This week we're joined by U.K based writer and cook Zoe Adjonyoh whose new book explores her Ghanian heritage and teaches us about different food traditions from the motherland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#79 Down North Featuring Chef Mike Carter 36:44

2+ y ago36:44

36:44

In this episode we catch up with chef Mike Carter of Down North Pizza in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Down North is one of the hottest restaurants in the States right now but the catch is they only employ formerly incarcerated workers. Mike honed his passion for cooking behind bars; hustling to get by. Tune in and hear his story and mission to creat…

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#78 Live From NYC Feat. DJ Stretch Armstrong 1:05:03

2+ y ago1:05:03

1:05:03

This week we're live from the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in NYC to bring you another live edition of This Moment. Our guest is none other than the legendary DJ Stretch Armstrong, who with his partner Bobbito have showcased many Hip Hop acts, helping to launch their careers. Tune in as Stretch talks about his journey and love for the culture and ho…

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#77 Live From Gothenburg 1:34:20

2+ y ago1:34:20

1:34:20

This week we air a live episode recently recorded in Marcus's hometown of Gothenburg. Join us as our hosts share moments of laughter and reflection with the audience about their artistic expression through the Swedish experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#76 the Making Of Garba With Chef Marion Ringborg 44:45

2+ y ago44:45

44:45

In this episode, Marcus connects with chef Marion Ringborg, owner of the restaurant Garba, located in Stockholm. Marion represents a growing number of BIPOC female chefs/owners in the culinary space and we wanted to share her inspirational story. Tune in as we learn about Marion's Gambian roots, her favorite cultural dishes and how she took her tur…

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75# Lessons Through Laughter Featuring Kodjo Akolor 59:54

2+ y ago59:54

59:54

In this episode we are joined by none other than comedian and Swedish TV/radio personality, Kodjo Akolor. Not only does Kodjo make us laugh recalling funny stories from his childhood, we also learn how he uses his platform to inspire change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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#74 Bars From Uganda Featuring Navio 1:05:53

2+ y ago1:05:53

1:05:53

In this episode Jason chats with the Ugandan hip hop legend Navio. Tune in as Navio tells the story of how he helped pioneer the hip hop scene in Uganda, becoming one of the most popular rappers in Africa. We talk politics, Navio's musical inspirations, which African rappers to look out for and learn a little about Ugandan culture. Enjoy! Hosted on…

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#73 A Work of Art- Catching up With Cey Adams 55:27

2+ y ago55:27

55:27

In this episode Marcus chats with the legendary artist and author Cey Adams. Cey has worked with some of the top hip-hop performers in the rap game, including Jay-Z, LL Cool J and DMX. Join us as Cey shares how he went from being a young graffiti artist tagging trains across New York City, to becoming a well respected visual artist and hip hop coll…

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#72 Donda Review With Nathan Hamelberg 1:09:16

2+ y ago1:09:16

1:09:16

After giving Kanye West's highly anticipated album Donda a full listen, Jason and writer/DJ Nathan Hamelberg share their honest opinion on the new record. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#71 A Night to Remember 40:20

2+ y ago40:20

40:20

In this episode, Marcus shares what it was like working at the 2021 Met Gala and all the cool people he met. Later, Jason and Marcus finally react to Kanye's latest album Donda. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#70 Remembering 9/11 With Chef Michael Lomonaco 40:53

2+ y ago40:53

40:53

In this episode, we catch up with chef Michael Lomonaco to reflect on the devastating terrorist attacks that took place on September 11th 2001. Chef Michael is the former head chef at Windows on the World, a restaurant that was located at the top of the World Trade Center's north tower. He says it was by chance that he didn't show up to work that d…

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#69 We're Back! 37:48

3y ago37:48

37:48

Reunited and it feels so good! After a short hiatus, we're back! Join us as Jason and Marcus catch up on the news and talk about what they've been up to this summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 39 Replay "Understanding Diversity with Frans Johansson" 37:51

3y ago37:51

37:51

This week we replay an episode with diversity guru Frans Johansson who shares what it was like growing up mixed race in Sweden. Also discussed are some ways in which Sweden and the U.S can help combat against discrimination in the workplace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 46 Replay "The True Original Wyclef Jean" 35:39

3y ago35:39

35:39

In this episode we hear from Hip-Hop legend Wyclef Jean as he shares how he went from being a poor kid in Haiti to becoming one of the most internationally acclaimed musicians in recent memory. Wyclef talks about his signature sound, musical influences and even his creative process behind some of of his biggest production hits. Hosted on Acast. See…

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Episode 36 Replay "The Evolution of Seinabo Sey" 48:52

3y ago48:52

48:52

In this episode we meet with the amazing Seinabo Sey as she talks about her growth as an artist as well as some of her musical influences. Also discussed her love of Gambian culture, the importance of representation and her love of cooking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 37 Replay "A Moment of Truth Featuring Al Gore" 40:05

3y ago40:05

40:05

This week we replay episode 37 which features former U.S Vice President Al Gore. Join us as Mr. Gore talks about his journey to becoming one of the most recognizable voices in environmentalism today. Also discussed is the impact of Mr. Gore's film An Inconvenient Truth, COVID's impact on wildlife and social injustices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co…

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#64 A Heart to Heart With Andrew Zimmern 56:21

3y ago56:21

56:21

In this episode we are joined by chef and writer, Andrew Zimmern who opens up about what life was like growing up in New York, overcoming addiction and those experiences shaped him into who he is today. Also discussed is the legacy of the late Anthony Bourdain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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#63 We Can Do More 41:34

3y ago41:34

41:34

This week Jason and Marcus connect from their current locations in Sweden and the Bahamas to catch up on the results of the UEFA European Championship. They also discuss the increase in violence within Sweden and what public figures can do to help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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#62 Midsummer Catch up 38:42

3y ago38:42

38:42

It’s been busy summer for the guys with lots of traveling and business to handle. So in this episode we catch up on life and and recap the recent news including the untimely death of Swedish blues and reggae legend Peps Persson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#61 The Gangster Gardener Ron Finley 41:24

3y ago41:24

41:24

This week we are joined by Ron Finley. founder of the Los Angeles based Ron Finley project that teaches people how to grow food, plants and promotes healthy living. Join us as Ron shares his philosophy on regenerative gardening community building. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 30 Replay- Revisiting Alice Bah Kuhnke 56:18

3y ago56:18

56:18

This is a replay of episode 30 titled "Respect On My Name" featuring European Union Parliament member Alice Bah Kuhnke. Alice chats with us about her upbringing, journey to politics and what it's like being a black woman in the Parliament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#59 Hip Hop Stories Vol.1 Feat Mapei 36:52

3y ago36:52

36:52

To kick off volume 1 of Jason's Hip Hop Stories, we hear from fellow lyricist, song writer and hip hop aficionado Mapei. Tune in as she shares her journey into the rap game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Remembering Chef Floyd Cardoz 21:17

3y ago21:17

21:17

In this episode, we honor the late chef Floyd Cardoz, who tragically passed away in March 2020 due to complications with COVID-19. Floyd revolutionized Indian cuisine and paved a way for many South Asians to join the food industry. The entire culinary world mourns his loss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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#57 A Moment of Wisdom With Margot Wallström 59:56

3y ago59:56

59:56

This week, politician Margot Wallström joins us to reflect on her long career working in the Swedish parliament, the Swedish government, and the European Commission. Discussed is the legacy of her groundbreaking feminist foreign policy and the lasting impact it had in several countries around the world. Margot also talks about European politics, CO…

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#56 BBQ Season With Rodney Scott 41:43

3y ago41:43

41:43

After many years of Swedes incorrectly using the term barbecue instead of grilling, Marcus has decided to get to the bottom of it. To enlists none other than the barbeque king himself, Rodney Scott, to break down the difference between the two terms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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#55 A State of Emergency With Tamika D. Mallory 30:13

3y ago30:13

30:13

On May 29th 2020, activist Tamika Mallory delivered a powerful speech in Minneapolis, Minnesota just four days after the tragic death of George Floyd at the hand of local police officers. After going viral, it became famously known as the State of Emergency Speech. Now one year later Tamika checks in to promote her new book of the same title. Join …

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#54 Life Music and Family With Ziggy Marley 51:42

3y ago51:42

51:42

In this episode we catch up with 8 time grammy winning musician and philanthropist Ziggy Marley. Join us as Ziggy shares stories about what it was like having Bob Marley as a father and how it shaped his life and career. Ziggy also talks about his Africa roots, family and the importance of staying grounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo…

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#53 The Adventures of Fantastic Negrito 46:16

3y ago46:16

46:16

Fantastic Negrito returns to chat with the fellas fresh off his third grammy win in as many albums. Join us as we celebrate his latest victory and get insight into his upcoming project. Also discussed is the importance of black empowerment, nature and his favorite travel destinations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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#52 One Down, Many More to Go 27:00

3y ago27:00

27:00

After three weeks of testimony, the trial for Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the 2020 killing of George Floyd has concluded. The verdict? Guilty on all charges. While this is good news, Jason and Marcus discuss if this is a new chapter or solely an isolated victory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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#51 Something Has to Change 39:11

3y ago39:11

39:11

In this episode, Jason and Marcus react to what seems to be a never-ending cycle of police misconduct. This time involving the tragic deaths of 20-year-old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, and 13-year-old Adam Toledo on the west side of Chicago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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