Best Lunchroom Network Podcasts (2024)

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S2, E8: Hip Hop & Mindfulness (ft. Chris [i.D.] Jeter) 42:04

2y ago42:04

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In this episode of the Lunchroom Cyph we connect with a school counselor, emcee, and advocate for creative expression and mindfulness - Chris [i.D.] Jeter. We discuss how Hip Hop functions as a grounding practice in our individual lives and work with youth. There's nothing like chatting about Hip Hop and school counseling practices with a fellow sc…

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S2, E7: Turn Up Pedagogy - Hip Hop Dance in Elementary School Classrooms (Ft. Alexia Pendleton aka @TheDancerTeacher) 49:30

2y ago49:30

49:30

On this episode of the lunchroom cyph we feature Alexia Pendleton aka @thedancerteacher. Alexia is a kindergarten teacher in Atlantic City, Nj, and the 2020-2021 Teacher of the Year!!! Her work is incredible, and I had the pleasure of hearing all about it. During this episode, Alexia reflects on her years of practical dance experience, formal dance…

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S2, E6: A Summer Hip Hop Mixtape Camp (Ft. Dr. Raphael Travis Jr.) 37:48

2y ago37:48

37:48

This new episode of the lunchroom cypher was recorded live at Texas State University - San Marcos, where my colleague Dr. Raphael Travis and I were in the midst of facilitating our 4th annual Hip Hop Mixtape Camp. Together we reflected on the camp as it unfolded in real time, sharing how the integration of our respective therapeutic Hip Hop models …

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S2, E5: Hip Hop & Social and Emotional Learning (Ft. Jamila Sams) 37:05

2y ago37:05

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For this episode, we are joined by Jamila Sams, founder of the Hip Hop and SEL organization We Do It For The Culture. In this powerful discussion, Jamila breaks down the importance of SEL programming in schools, as well as the offerings of WDIFTC. An important consideration is given to the current social and political climate surrounding schooling,…

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S2, E4: Teaching. Learning, and Mental Health (Ft. Dr. Napoleon Wells) 47:35

2+ y ago47:35

47:35

On this episode of the Lunchroom Cypher, we bring back a Dr. Napoleon Wells for a conversation about mental health. While the initial plan was to discuss tools and strategies for teachers to process their own mental health concerns, after another long school year, it suddenly became necessary to also discuss the school shooting in Uvalde, TX. As al…

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S2, E3: "From Our Cell to Your Block" (Ft. The JMC 300 Unit) 35:36

2+ y ago35:36

35:36

On this episode of the Lunchroom Cypher, we have a rare opportunity to hear directly from young people at J. C. Montgomery High School - a juvenile court school in Kings County. For 8 weeks I met virtually the JCM principal, Elizabeth Norris, and a small-group of youth to write a Hip Hop song about a social justice issue they deemed relevant to the…

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S2, E2: Hip Hop & Comic Book Making (Ft. Dr. Mike Dando) 50:35

2+ y ago50:35

50:35

We're back with the 2nd episode of the season, highlighting the wonderful work of Dr. Mike Dando, at the intersections of Hip Hop and Comic Bookmaking. This episode takes a deep dive into Dando's cross-element work centered on Afrofuturism and English education. We hear about some of the direct work he's done with young people, sharing their own na…

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S2, E1: Normalizing Love in Classrooms (Ft. Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz & Vera Naputi) 58:52

2+ y ago58:52

58:52

Welcome back to Season 2 of the Lunchroom Cypher Podcast! We kick off this season on Valentine’s Day 2022 with a conversation about love in classrooms with the incredible Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz and Vera Naputi. This episode takes a deep dive into poems from Yolanda’s text, Love From the Vortex. We hear some poems from the book, learn about the way…

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Episode 12: Practicing Self-Care (Ft. Shauna Brown AKA @TeachForTheCulture 46:56

3y ago46:56

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On this episode of the Lunchroom Cypher, we build with the incredible Shauna Brown, Founder of @TeachForTheCulture. As we all continue to dive headfirst into the 2021-2022 school year, Shauna reminds us about the importance of self-care as a necessary first step in supporting youth development. Together we discuss various ways to practice self-care…

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Episode 11: Hip-Hop Dance & Development (Ft. Aysha Upchurch) 49:57

3y ago49:57

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In this episode, we learn about hip-hop dance, joy, and liberation from Aysha Upchurch. Aysha Upchurch is an artist, instructor, and education consultant committed to youth advocacy, social inclusion, artistry development, and transformative education. Through narratives about her work in dance and education (at Harvard!), we hear about the ways hi…

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Episode 10: Hip-Hop Literacies and Pedagogy in the English Classroom (Ft. Dr. Lauren Kelly) 57:41

3y ago57:41

57:41

On this episode of the Lunchroom Cypher, we sit down with the incomparable Dr. Lauren Kelly who shares insights from years of experience in the English classroom integrating hip-hop based approaches. We also discuss some of the hip-hop based work she is currently leading as an assistant professor at Rutgers University. Together we break down bars f…

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Episode 9: The Emcee & Producer Duo: Building Student Rapport (Ft. J Rawls and John Robinson) 51:18

3y ago51:18

51:18

Legendary producer Dr. J Rawls and emcee John Robinson join us for a powerful discussion on leveraging hip-hop culture to build relationships with students. Drawing from their experiences working together as a producer and emcee duo (Rawls and Robinson) and writing their book (Youth Culture Power), we glean insights for educators to bring the best …

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Episode 8: On Joy & Happyvism (ft. Justis Lopez & Ryan Parker) 1:01:37

3y ago1:01:37

1:01:37

In this episode, we are joined by two brilliant educators, Justis Lopez and Ryan Parker to discuss how hip-hop can be a vehicle for choosing joy. We discuss the nuances of their work, around an album and book called "Happyvism", which includes listening to and breaking down bars from some of their music. Please check out and support Project Happyvi…

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Episode 7: Hip-Hop Meets Chess and Jiu Jitsu (Ft. Adisa Banjoko) 49:45

3+ y ago49:45

49:45

Adisa "The Bishop" Banjoko is an author, podcast host, chess player, martial artist and founder of the Hip-Hop Chess Federation - amongst other amazing things. On this episode we discuss the melding of hip-hop, chess, and jiu jitsu to support youth development. Adisa's incredibly unique and powerful journey began after an unexpected interaction wit…

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Episode 6: Narrative Work Through Hip-Hop & Coffee (ft. cxffeeblack) 1:08:11

3+ y ago1:08:11

1:08:11

On this episode we welcome on Bartholomew Jones of Cxffeeblack (https://cxffeeblack.com/) - an entrepreneurial venture with specific social implications, started by Bartholomew Jones and Renata Henderson to reclaim the black history of coffee and remain its black future. Together we discuss the history of coffee, and how hip-hop and coffee can be j…

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Episode 5: Rap-Motional Wellness: Collaborations with Psychologists (Ft. Dr. Napoleon Wells) 55:27

3+ y ago55:27

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During this episode we discuss how school counselors and school psychologists collaborate, using hip-hop, to support youth. Dr. Wells takes us on a journey through the history of hip-hop, and how hip-hop organically serves as a tool for healing and combating White supremacy. We also breakdown some Jay Electronica lyrics and offer practical next ste…

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Episode 4: “Who We Be”: DMX, Resilience, and Counseling on College Campuses 1:09:39

3+ y ago1:09:39

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On this episode we are joined by Kim Davalos, Nate Nevado & Adam Freas who discuss their work counseling youth on college campuses through Hip-Hop. We open this conversation by honoring the late great DMX, who throughout his life and career modeled resilience and unapologetic authenticity. We then consider how those core tenants of Hip-Hop play an …

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Episode 3: Hip-Hop Culture Across School Programing (Ft. Qiana Spellman) 52:43

3+ y ago52:43

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This episode features one of the dopest school counselors in game, future Dr. Qiana Spellman. Qiana takes us through the various ways hip-hop has informed her work, from teaching elective classes to constructing school studios. As usual we close out with breaking down some bars from Big Sean and share tangible tools for educators to use.…

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Episode 2: Emotionally Freeing Classrooms (Ft. Dr. Chris Emdin) 49:08

3+ y ago49:08

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In this episode we welcome Dr. Chris Emdin, Columbia Teachers College Professor, Author of the New York Times Best Seller “For While Folks Who Teach In The Hood: And The Rest of Y'all Too”, and the forthcoming text - “Ratchetdemic: Reimagining Academic Success”. Together we discuss how supporting student’s social and emotional development is the re…

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Episode 1: A Hip-Hop and School Counseling Program (Ft. Ja-Quan Greene) 49:12

3+ y ago49:12

49:12

Welcome to The Lunchroom Cypher, a podcast discussing how hip-hop can support student development in schools. In this episode Dr. Ian P. Levy (Host) and Ja-Quan Greene (educator) discuss the co-creation of a hip-hop and school counseling program at a NYC high school, break down some bars, and offer practical steps for all educators.…

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Wild Boy Winter! Feat. Brerichie - Ep. 5 51:25

5y ago51:25

51:25

On this edition of Mimosas After One, Charles & Eyobb are joined by none other than @Brerichie. They talk about mental health, whose ahead in the "hot summer" scoreboard, traveling, of course, an Aurora segment, Bre's Life, Phenonemal women, and more! Enjoy!By Lunchroom Network

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Hot Girls Driving the Boat? - Mimosas After One Ep. 4 53:22

5y ago53:22

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On this week’s episode of Mimosas After 1 with Charles & Eyob, the duo is joined by photographer/creative director Syn (@FlowerFrolcing.) They discuss Denver v. Aurora, A$AP Rocky, Jermaine Dupri, the bagel guy, what users put on social media, sexual awareness and more!Follow Mimosas After 1 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mimosasafterone/F…

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Step in The Name of... - Season 2 Episode 3 1:03:15

5y ago1:03:15

1:03:15

Charles & Eyob are back with another Mimosas After One Podcast! This week, they are joined by none other than the lovely Djanne Smith! The trio talk about a multitude of issues including, Juneteenth, reparations, R. Kelly, relationships, and more! Enjoy!By Lunchroom Network

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S2, E8: Hip Hop & Mindfulness (ft. Chris [i.D.] Jeter) 42:04

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S2, E7: Turn Up Pedagogy - Hip Hop Dance in Elementary School Classrooms (Ft. Alexia Pendleton aka @TheDancerTeacher) 49:30

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S2, E6: A Summer Hip Hop Mixtape Camp (Ft. Dr. Raphael Travis Jr.) 37:48

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S2, E5: Hip Hop & Social and Emotional Learning (Ft. Jamila Sams) 37:05

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S2, E4: Teaching. Learning, and Mental Health (Ft. Dr. Napoleon Wells) 47:35

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S2, E3: "From Our Cell to Your Block" (Ft. The JMC 300 Unit) 35:36

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S2, E2: Hip Hop & Comic Book Making (Ft. Dr. Mike Dando) 50:35

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S2, E1: Normalizing Love in Classrooms (Ft. Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz & Vera Naputi) 58:52

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Episode 12: Practicing Self-Care (Ft. Shauna Brown AKA @TeachForTheCulture 46:56

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Episode 11: Hip-Hop Dance & Development (Ft. Aysha Upchurch) 49:57

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Episode 10: Hip-Hop Literacies and Pedagogy in the English Classroom (Ft. Dr. Lauren Kelly) 57:41

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Episode 9: The Emcee & Producer Duo: Building Student Rapport (Ft. J Rawls and John Robinson) 51:18

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Episode 8: On Joy & Happyvism (ft. Justis Lopez & Ryan Parker) 1:01:37

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Episode 7: Hip-Hop Meets Chess and Jiu Jitsu (Ft. Adisa Banjoko) 49:45

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Episode 6: Narrative Work Through Hip-Hop & Coffee (ft. cxffeeblack) 1:08:11

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Episode 5: Rap-Motional Wellness: Collaborations with Psychologists (Ft. Dr. Napoleon Wells) 55:27

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Episode 4: “Who We Be”: DMX, Resilience, and Counseling on College Campuses 1:09:39

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Episode 3: Hip-Hop Culture Across School Programing (Ft. Qiana Spellman) 52:43

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Episode 2: Emotionally Freeing Classrooms (Ft. Dr. Chris Emdin) 49:08

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Episode 1: A Hip-Hop and School Counseling Program (Ft. Ja-Quan Greene) 49:12

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Wild Boy Winter! Feat. Brerichie - Ep. 5 51:25

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Hot Girls Driving the Boat? - Mimosas After One Ep. 4 53:22

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Step in The Name of... - Season 2 Episode 3 1:03:15

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