Best Tyrell & Daphne Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 235: Tyre Nichols 59:57

1y ago59:57

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By Tyrell & Daphne

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Episode 234: Midterms & Wakanda Forever 1:24:42

1+ y ago1:24:42

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For this episode, Tyrell and Daphne discuss current news and events. The hosts begin by catching up on life (00:30) and highlighting recent “Oh Lawd” news (3:00). Next, they discuss politics and the mid-term elections (34:01). They close the episode by reviewing Wakanda Forever (52:00).By Tyrell & Daphne

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Episode 233: Elite Capture 48:47

1+ y ago48:47

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By Tyrell & Daphne

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Episode 232: Tik Tok and the Welfare Queen 1:03:24

1+ y ago1:03:24

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For this episode, Tyrell and Daphne discuss current news and events. The hosts begin by catching up on life (00:30) and sharing a big announcement (6:44). They also highlight recent “Oh Lawd” news (13:15). Next, they discuss political news (26:30), including DeSantis’ migrant stunt, the Illinois Purge law, Biden’s Covid announcement, Trump’s recent…

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Episode 231: This Nonviolent Stuff’ll Get You Killed 39:52

1+ y ago39:52

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne have a BhD book chat about Charles E. Cobb’s This Nonviolent Stuff′ll Get You Killed: How Guns Made the Civil Rights Movement Possible. They begin the episode by checking in (00:30) and sharing their general perceptions about firearms in the Black community (2:55). Next, they discuss how Cobb’s book reframed t…

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Episode 230: Welcome Back! 1:28:59

1+ y ago1:28:59

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne celebrate their long-awaited return to the BhD community. In addition to discussing the new podcast format (bi-weekly), the hosts reflect on their summer recess and offer their takes on the major news events from the past three months.By Tyrell & Daphne

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Episode 229: See You In September 1:06:44

2y ago1:06:44

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For the final episode before an extended summer break, Tyrell and Daphne close out the month with a current events episode. They begin the episode by catching up (00:30) as well as discussing “Oh Lawd” news and recent events (7:24). After announcing an extended summer break for the podcast (40:00), the hosts spend the rest of the episode discussing…

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Episode 228: Locked In 1:02:02

2y ago1:02:02

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne explore the root causes of mass incarceration by discussing John Pfaff’s Locked In: The True Causes of Mass Incarceration-and How to Achieve Real Reform. They begin the episode by catching up (00:30) and discussing “Oh Lawd” news (7:32). They then turn their attention to the topic of the week by sharing their …

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Episode 227: Roe v Wade 1:13:40

2y ago1:13:40

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne address the pending Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. After catching up (00:30), the hosts discuss “Oh Lawd” news and current events (8:55). They then turn their attention to the topic of the week by discussing their general thoughts on the leaked Supreme Court decision (30:00). The hosts also ha…

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Episode 226: Elon Musk and the Effects of Social Media 1:39:57

2y ago1:39:57

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne explore the consequences of social media and internet usage. After catching up (00:30), the hosts discuss “Oh Lawd” news and current events (6:45). They then turn their attention to the topic of the week and discuss their overall take on social media usage (48:50). The hosts also have a conversation about patt…

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Episode 225: Pronouns, Professors, and Politics 1:04:07

2y ago1:04:07

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For this week’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne discuss the latest news and events. The hosts begin by catching up on life (00:30) and sharing “Oh Lawd” news (09:12). The hosts then have a conversation about other major news topics, including recent political debates about K-12 education (28:45), the Supreme Court decision on Puerto Rico (31:39), Florid…

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Episode 224: Problem Solving Courts 1:10:07

2y ago1:10:07

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne explore problem-solving courts as a criminal justice reform. After catching up (00:30), the hosts discuss “Oh Lawd” news and current events (13:55). They then turn their attention to the topic of the week and discuss the origins and purpose of problem-solving courts (35:55). The hosts also have a conversation …

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Episode 223:Police Violence Against Black Women 1:20:13

2y ago1:20:13

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne tackle the issue of police violence against Black women. After catching up (00:30), the hosts discuss “Oh Lawd” news and current events (10:35). They then turn their attention to the topic of the week (34:05) and highlight the importance of an intersectional lens when discussing the issue of police violence (3…

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Episode 222: Anti-Lynching At Last! 1:23:48

2y ago1:23:48

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne discuss the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act of 2022 and the history of lynching in the United States. After catching up (00:30), the hosts discuss “Oh Lawd” news and current events (8:40). They then turn their attention to the topic of the week (36:15) and share their general thoughts on the recent anti-lynching…

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Episode 221: Making Black Herstory 1:05:48

2y ago1:05:48

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For this episode, Tyrell and Daphne discuss current news and events. The hosts begin by catching up on life (00:30) as well as sharing “Oh Lawd” news (7:45) related to a number of topics—including inflation, student loans, Tyree Samson, birth control for males, and microplastics in the bloodstream. Next, they discuss political news, including the S…

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Episode 220: Celebrating Black Women 1:20:01

2y ago1:20:01

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne celebrate Women’s History Month by highlighting the achievements and accomplishments of Black women. The hosts begin the episode by catching up (00:30) and discussing “Oh Lawd” news (7:15). They then turn their attention to the topic of the week by discussing the origins of and theme for Women’s History Month …

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Episode 219: Algorithmic Bias 1:18:26

2y ago1:18:26

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne explore how artificial intelligence contributes to racial inequity by discussing the Netflix documentary, Coded Bias. The hosts begin the episode by catching up (00:30) and discussing “Oh Lawd” news (6:40). They then turn their attention to the topic of algorithmic bias and the future of technology (43:38). Th…

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Episode 218: Aging and the Life Course for Black Americans 1:21:34

2y ago1:21:34

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne center their discussion on aging and the life course in the Black community. The hosts begin the episode by catching up (00:30) and discussing “Oh Lawd” news (10:00). They then turn their attention to the topic of the week (29:00). Specifically, they have a conversation about the stages and principles of life …

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Episode 217: Our Thoughts About the Russia/Ukraine Conflict 1:20:59

2y ago1:20:59

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne center their discussion on the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The hosts begin the episode by catching up (00:30) and discussing “Oh Lawd” news (9:18). They then turn their attention to the topic of the week (25:00). Specifically, they discuss the #AfricansInUkraine hashtag (25:44), stories of resistance …

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Episode 216: Black Empowerment 1:03:42

2y ago1:03:42

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne close out Black History Month by discussing Black empowerment. After catching up (00:30), the hosts begin by discussing various dimensions of empowerment (11:15), including economic (14:30) and educational empowerment (25:20). Next, they have a conversation about historical examples of Black empowerment (37:35…

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Episode 215: The Truth About The Pipes 1:10:22

2y ago1:10:22

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For this week’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne discuss the latest news and events. The hosts begin by catching up on life (00:30) and sharing “Oh Lawd” news (05:20). The hosts then discuss other major news topics, including the growing Metaverse (21:28), the dark side of the internet (32:17), and an Apple AirTag update (37:40). They close the episode b…

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Episode 214: Mental Wellness for Black Women w/ Dr. Cisse 1:22:25

2y ago1:22:25

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne welcome Dr. Aminata Cisse MD, a board-certified psychiatrist and the founder of Am Taar Wellness, which focuses on holistic healing and traditional psychiatric care specifically for Black women and women of color. They begin the conversation by discussing Dr. Cisse’s path to pursuing a career as a psychiatrist…

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Episode 213: Black in the Academy 1:16:05

2y ago1:16:05

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne usher in Black History Month by discussing the history of Black Americans in academia. They begin the episode by catching up (00:30) and sharing the latest “Oh Lawd” News (10:00). Next, they have a conversation about trailblazing Black Americans in academe (27:50), contemporary diversity issues in higher educa…

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Episode 212: The Dark Side of Reform 1:20:54

2+ y ago1:20:54

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne return with life updates and their take on the latest news and events. They begin the episode by sharing information on their new book, The Dark Side of Reform (10:20). The hosts then share the latest “Oh Lawd” News (14:30). Next, they discuss political updates and share their perspectives on Democratic leader…

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Episode 211: Holistic Wellness w/ BhD 51:12

2+ y ago51:12

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne share tips and advice for achieving holistic wellness in the new year. They begin the conversation by highlighting the different aspects of holistic health (6:08) and the importance of social wellbeing for overall wellbeing (7:45)). Next, they discuss the strategies they use to maintain their mental and spirit…

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Episode 210: Investing Basics w/ BhD 1:03:32

2+ y ago1:03:32

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne continue their January “life hack” series by exploring the basics of investing. They begin by discussing Tyrell’s recent journey with investing (3:00) as well as common misconceptions about (5:15) and benefits of investing (8:15). Next, they discuss steps to maximizing retirement and investment accounts (12:15…

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Episode 209: Time Management w/ BhD 52:30

2+ y ago52:30

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne share tips and advice for effectively managing your time in the new year. They begin the conversation by sharing their own bad behaviors related to time management (4:50). Next, they offer specific strategies for meeting long-term goals (12:13), discuss the importance of achieving balance by deprioritizing sha…

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Episode 208: 2021, It’s a Wrap! 54:13

2+ y ago54:13

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne reflect on the past year and share their hopes for 2022. Specifically, they discuss reflective questions related to: (1) their wins over the past year (4:30), (2) a word that will characterize their way of life for 2022 (13:25), (3) a lifestyle change that will help bring them more peace in the new year (22:00…

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Episode 207: Good News, Good Music, & Good Vibes 1:07:31

2+ y ago1:07:31

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For this episode, Tyrell and Daphne discuss current news and events. The hosts begin by catching up on life (00:30) as well as sharing “Yes Lawd” and “Oh Lawd” news (13:45). Next, they discuss political news, including backlash to the recent Supreme Court decision on abortion (31:10), updates on student loan forgiveness* (35:00), and disappointment…

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Episode 206: Housing Discrimination, Brain Chips, & Black Flight 1:08:41

2+ y ago1:08:41

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For this week’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne discuss the latest news and events. The hosts begin by catching up on life (00:30) and sharing “Oh Lawd” news (4:15). Next, they discuss major news related to technology (18:20), a potential holiday crime surge (27:20), the December tornado outbreak (42:50), the recent Supreme Court abortion decision (50:3…

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Episode 205: Academic Apartheid w/ Dr. Sean Drake 1:32:46

2+ y ago1:32:46

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne welcome Dr. Sean J. Drake, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and a Senior Research Associate at the Maxwell Center for Policy Research. They begin the conversation by discussing Dr. Drake’s background and interest in studying race and inequality in schools (39:30). They then tackle myths an…

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Episode 204: Supply Chains, COVID, and Tech 58:58

2+ y ago58:58

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For this week’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne discuss the latest news and events. The hosts begin by catching up on life (00:30) and sharing “Oh Lawd” news (4:25). Next, they discuss the Kyle Rittenhouse case and the verdict for the Ahmaud Arbery murder trial (13:30). They also have a conversation about the supply chain issue (23:30), the new COVID-19…

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Episode 203: Giving Thanks 57:45

2+ y ago57:45

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For this week’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne reflect on their journey to reaching 200 episodes and celebrate the holidays by giving thanks. After checking in (00:30), they highlight their favorite episodes over the past year (11:00) and give thanks for their many blessings (40:45). Resources: BhD Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/bhdpodcast…

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Episode 202: The Black Women & Girls Fund w/ Dr. Maria Johnson 1:40:04

2+ y ago1:40:04

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne welcome Dr. Maria Johnson, the founder and chairperson of the Black Women and Girls Fund. They begin the conversation by learning more about Dr. Johnson’s journey to becoming a sociologist and public policy scholar (46:40). In addition to discussing her research on Father-daughter relationships in the Black co…

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Episode 201: Defund Fear w/ Zach Norris 1:28:06

2+ y ago1:28:06

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne welcome a very special guest, Zach Norris—the Executive Director of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights and the author of Defund Fear, which explores the concept of safety without policing and prisons. In addition to discussing Zach’s journey to abolition (39:20), they discuss his collective campaign to clo…

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Episode 200: Reproductive Rights w/ Dr. Zakiya Luna 1:29:29

2+ y ago1:29:29

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne welcome Dr. Zakiya Luna, a Dean's Distinguished Professorial Scholar in the Department of Sociology at Washington University in St. Louis. They begin the conversation by discussing whether and how the reproductive rights conversation has evolved (42:30) as well as myths and misconceptions surrounding reproduct…

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Episode 199: Broken Promises? 1:19:23

2+ y ago1:19:23

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For this week’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne discuss the latest news and events. The hosts begin by catching up on life (00:30) and sharing “Oh Lawd” news (09:00). The hosts then discuss other major news topics (20:45), including a new police bill in Philadelphia, Facebook rebranding efforts, the relationship between sleep and health, the CRT debate,…

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Episode 198: White Space, Black Hood w/ Professor Sheryll Cashin 1:32:45

2+ y ago1:32:45

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne welcome Professor Sheryll Cashin, the Carmack Waterhouse Professor of Law, Civil Rights and Social Justice at Georgetown University. They begin the conversation by discussing Professor Cashin’s professional journey from law clerk under Thurgood Marshall to author of five books (32:25). Next, they discuss the m…

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Episode 197: Re-Imagining Black Women w/ Dr. Nikol Alexander-Floyd 1:20:12

2+ y ago1:20:12

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne welcome a special guest, Dr. Nikol Alexander-Floyd, a lawyer and full professor of political science at Rutgers University, New Brunswick. They begin the conversation by discussing her background as well as the motivation for her new book, Re-imagining Black Women (27:55). They also have a conversation about t…

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Episode 196: Melanin and Medicine w/ Dr. Uwemedimo 1:19:46

2+ y ago1:19:46

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For this week’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne welcome Dr. Omolara Thomas Uwemedimo, a board-certified pediatrician, social impact entrepreneur, and the founder and CEO of Melanin & Medicine. During the conversation they discuss her experience as and journey to becoming a pediatrician (37:20) as well as how she moved beyond self-sacrifice and toward se…

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Episode 195: The AmeriaKKKan Dream 59:56

2+ y ago59:56

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For this week’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne discuss the latest news and events. The hosts begin by catching up on life (00:30) and sharing “Oh Lawd” news (04:25), including a petition to reinstate slavery (04:50), AOC’s tearful vote (11:50), changes to drug testing (15:20), and sexual assault allegations against Chris Cuomo (33:25). They close the e…

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Episode 194: Taxes, COVID, and Ethics 1:02:14

2+ y ago1:02:14

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For this week’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne discuss the latest news and events. The hosts begin by catching up on life (00:30) and sharing “Oh Lawd” news (09:00). The hosts then discuss recent news reports about a rise in a cannabis-related illness (17:20), research on the impact of Instagram on teen girls (20:00), and the ethics of designer babies …

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Episode 193: Belly of the Beast w/ Da‘Shaun L. Harrison 1:18:54

2+ y ago1:18:54

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For today’s episode, BhD welcomes Da’Shaun Harrison, a Black trans writer, abolitionist, and community organizer in Atlanta, GA. In addition to being the Managing Editor of Wear Your Voice Magazine, Da’Shaun also recently published their debut title, Belly of the Beast, which tackles the relationship between anti-fatness and anti-blackness. The con…

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Episode 192: Professional Community Engagement w/ Dr. Castel Sweet 1:34:35

2+ y ago1:34:35

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne welcome Dr. Castel Sweet, an embedded sociologist and community engagement professional. During the conversation, they explore her motivation for pursuing a non-traditional academic career (40:30) as well as her research on how hip-hop artists engage with their communities (43:05). They also discuss the import…

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Episode 191: ACEs & Education w/ Dr. Torie Williams 1:05:49

2+ y ago1:05:49

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne welcome Dr. Torie Williams, an educator of 19 years and expert on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). During the conversation, they discuss the impact of the pandemic on children (33:40), the various types of adverse experiences affecting children (36:18), and the implications of/approaches to addressing ACE…

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Episode 190: Delta Lambda Taliban 1:06:48

2+ y ago1:06:48

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Tyrell and Daphne discuss the latest news and events following their BhD summer break. The hosts begin by catching up on life (02:08) and sharing “Oh Lawd” news (10:48 ). They also discuss COVID-19 updates (21:30), U.S withdrawal from Afghanistan (42:55), and politics (51:40). Resources: BhD Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/bhdpodcast FDA Approves…

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Episode 189: The Gang's All Queer w/ Dr. Vanessa Panfil 1:06:52

2+ y ago1:06:52

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne welcome Dr. Vanessa Panfil, an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at Old Dominion University. They begin the episode by learning more about Dr. Panfil and her path to becoming a criminologist, ethnographer, and advocate. They also have a conversation about the field of quee…

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Episode 188: National African American Gun Association w/ Founder, Philip Smith 1:18:46

2+ y ago1:18:46

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne welcome Philip Smith, the founder and President of the National African American Gun Association. During the episode, they discuss his motivation for establishing NAAGA and the mission of the organization (4:18). They also have a conversation related to general myths and misconceptions about gun ownership (14:…

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Episode 187: Critical Race Theory w/ Dr. Daren Graves 1:03:30

2+ y ago1:03:30

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne welcome Dr. Daren Graves, an Associate Professor of Education and Social Work at Simmons University and Adjunct Lecturer of Education at Harvard Graduate School of Education. They begin the episode by learning more about Dr. Graves and his path to pursuing a career in academia (3:35). They also discuss the pol…

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Episode 186: Otherbrothering w/ Dr. Jamel Miller 54:26

3y ago54:26

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For today's episode, Tyrell and Daphne welcome Dr. Jamel Miller, a professional school counselor and adjunct professor at Kennesaw State University. In addition to exploring his academic and professional journey (4:05), they discuss Dr. Miller's anti-deficit approach to researching Black males (12:50), his recent research on "otherbrothering" and B…

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