This is the story of Old Dirty Bastard, aka Ason Unique, the magnetic secret weapon of the WuTang Clan and hip hop hall of famer. Photographer Khalik Allah takes us on a journey into ODB’s world, exploring the beliefs, background and experiences that shaped his unforgettable music. ODB was a radical, who lived a life of unlikely highs and heart wrenching lows. We go in search of this deeper, more complicated side to a man the mainstream media presented as a joke. ODB was known as a larger th ...
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Luke Williams, Lead Pastor of Melbourne based Follow Baptist Church, interviews local and global leaders in the AsOne Leadership Podcast. Get excited for great sessions that will truly inspire you and assist you to grow and thrive as a leader. Guests will share their personal experiences with you and give insights on how to overcome challenges and inspire you to become a purpose-driven leader in your community.
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Homegrown: OKC dives into a case of domestic terrorism from the past that’s really a warning about the future. Back in 1995, there was a disaster that should have prepared us for January 6th and the political violence that we’re seeing today: the Oklahoma City Bombing. Journalist Jeffrey Toobin reveals the story behind Timothy McVeigh, the Oklahoma…
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ODB died of an accidental drug overdose two days before his 36th birthday. Over the course of his short life, Dirty took on many names – Russell Jones, Ason Unique, Old Dirty Bastard, Osirius – each of them capturing a different facet of his personality. Khalik explores how Ol’ Dirty is remembered by the people who loved him, and why his art has en…
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For ODB, what began as a stint in rehab becomes a three and a half year ordeal stuck in the criminal justice system. A lifetime of unchecked mental health issues, police harassment, media exploitation and substance abuse compounds into a full-blown crisis. So when he is finally released from prison, and an exciting record deal with Rocafella Record…
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Against a backdrop of continued police harassment, random attacks and memorials to gunned down rappers, ODB’s paranoia goes into overdrive. To save himself, Ol’ Dirty tries to rebrand by returning to the principles of the black freedom struggle and by changing his name to Osirus. But it’s too late. ODB seems to be a marked man. ODB: A Son Unique is…
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ODB scandalizes the nation by riding in a limo to collect a welfare check with an MTV camera crew in tow. His stunts make him a hero to the marginalized and opens doors to pop superstardom as Mariah Carey comes knocking. But as Dirty’s fame increases, the police begin targeting ODB and his brothers in the Wu-Tang Clan. ODB: A Son Unique is produced…
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With his record label trying to tame his wild antics, ODB has a fight on his hands to stay true to himself. Against the odds, Dirty’s struggle for artistic freedom leads him to produce one of the most iconic album covers in rap history. ODB: A Son Unique is produced by Novel and Talkhouse for USG Audio For more from Novel visit novel.audio See Priv…
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With the Wu-Tang flying high, Dirty turns his attention to his solo career, producing a hip hop classic in the most unconventional way. To succeed Dirty needs to build the perfect team and stay away from fame’s temptations. Khalik takes us inside the making of ODB’s legendary debut solo album, a story of ups and downs, wild studio antics and bust u…
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1970s New York is the playground that makes ODB into one of the most memorable rappers of his generation. Khalik explores how Dirty’s musical family, the emergence of hip hop and the bold black spirituality of the Five-Percent Nation inspires ODB’s musical beginnings and the Wu-Tang’s rise to world domination. ODB: A Son Unique is produced by Novel…
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When ODB storms the stage at the 1998 Grammys, he cements his reputation as a nationally infamous prankster. Our host, photographer Khalik Allah takes us on a journey to meet the real ODB – the deeper, more complicated and misunderstood man behind the joker that the mainstream media portrayed. Please note that this episode contains racist language …
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This is the story of Old Dirty Bastard, aka Ason Unique, the magnetic secret weapon of the Wu-Tang Clan and hip hop hall of famer. Photographer Khalik Allah takes us on a journey into ODB’s world, exploring the beliefs, background and experiences that shaped his unforgettable music. ODB was a radical, who lived a life of unlikely highs and heart wr…
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Join us for another episode of the AsOne Leadership Podcast with special guest Ps Graeme Cann. In this episode, Luke talks with Ps Graeme about his book, When the Tiger Roars.
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Confronting Conflict (Part 2): Ps Graeme Cann (Pastor & Author)
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Join us for part 2 of our interview with Ps Graeme Cann. Conflict has always been a pervasive reality in our world, whether it is world wars or interpersonal conflicts that are more commonplace for us. In recent years, polarisation seems to have increased in our world and with it the pervasive reality of conflict, both online and in person. Ps Grae…
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Confronting Conflict (Part 1): Ps Graeme Cann (Pastor & Author)
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Conflict has always been a pervasive reality in our world, whether it is world wars or interpersonal conflicts that are more commonplace for us. In recent years, polarisation seems to have increased in our world and with it the pervasive reality of conflict, both online and in person. Ps Graeme Cann's book, Confronting Conflict, addresses this issu…
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Arts & Mission - Creativity In Cultivating Relationship With God (Part 4): Clinton Plowman
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In this episode, Luke continues our mini-series called "Arts & Mission" with guest Clinton Plowman. This episode will focus on creativity and how it intersects with our relationship with God, how creativity can re-spark passion and intimacy with God, plus more!
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Arts & Mission - Curiosity Killed The Cat But Sometimes It Opens Doors (Part 3): Clinton Plowman
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In this episode, Luke continues our mini-series called "Arts & Mission" with guest Clinton Plowman. This episode will focus on cultivating creative curiosity, discovering our creative passion and more! Luke Williams, Lead Pastor of Melbourne based Follow Baptist Church, interviews local and global leaders in the AsOne Leadership Podcast. Get excite…
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Arts & Mission - Where Art & Mission Intersect (Part 2): Clinton Plowman
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In this episode, Luke continues our mini-series called "Arts & Mission" with guest Clinton Plowman. Clinton has quite a story to tell and has a real passion for the arts and how they intersect with mission to the world. This episode will focus on where art and mission intersect! Luke Williams, Lead Pastor of Melbourne based Follow Baptist Church, i…
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Arts & Mission - The Creative Process (Part 1): Clinton Plowman
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In this episode, Luke begins a mini-series called "Arts & Mission" with guest Clinton Plowman. Clinton has quite a story to tell and has a real passion for the arts and how they intersect with mission to the world. This episode will focus on the creative process! Luke Williams, Lead Pastor of Melbourne based Follow Baptist Church, interviews local …
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Blue Moose: Getting Back To Evangelism - Owen Prout (Youth Dimension)
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In this episode of the AsOne Leadership Podcast, Luke Williams sits down with Owen Prout from Youth Dimension to talk about Blue Moose. If you're interested in evangelism and mission, this is a must listen! To find out more about Youth Dimension, visit: www.youthdimension.org.au
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Schools: A Changing Mission Field - Owen Prout (Youth Dimension)
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Join us for a practical conversation with Owen Prout from Youth Dimension. To find out more about Youth Dimension, visit: www.youthdimension.org.au
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Tackling Youth & Mental Health - Lindsay Tunbridge (Youth Dimension)
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Join us for an interesting conversation with Lindsay Tunbridge from Youth Dimension. To find out more about Youth Dimension, visit: www.youthdimension.org.au
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Activating APEST: Alan Hirsch (Author & Missiologist)
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In this episode of the AsOne Leadership Podcast, host Luke Williams chats to author and missiologist Alan Hirsch. Alan is an established author with influential books such as The Shaping of Things To Come, The Forgotten Ways, The Permanent Revolution, 5Q and Reframation. There are many topics of interest we could talk about, but in this episode we …
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Lockdown Lessons From The UK: Carl Beech (Redeemer King Church)
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PLEASE NOTE: Conversation was recorded 4th November 2020. In this episode of the AsOne Leadership Podcast, Luke Williams sits down with Carl Beech. Carl is the Senior Leader of Redeemer King Church in Chesterfield (UK), the President of CVM (Christian Vision for Men) and Founder of Edge Ministries. Luke and Carl talk about how 2020 has been a year …
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Breaking The Mould - Andrew Van De Beek (Illumin8)
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In this episode of the AsOne Leadership Podcast, Luke Williams sits down with Andrew Van De Beek and talks about breaking the mould. Although Andrew is an accountant, he probably doesn't match up to the stereotypical image! Add to the mix entrepreneur, award winning businessman, business owner, corporate speaker and cap it off with man of faith, yo…
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We're excited to have Jo Hood back for a second episode here on the AsOne Leadership podcast. Today, Luke and Jo talk about the difficult topic of grief. Grief is a very personal journey and the process leads through various emotions. Jo talks about her very own experience of losing a loved one, her husband. It's not just grieving about a life lost…
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Today we have the pleasure talking to Jo Hood, the face behind mainly music. What started in New Zealand has quickly expanded to many other countries. Listen today to learn about the growth of mainly music, how it touched different people and children and helped others to step into leadership positions themselves. mainly music is a weekly session t…
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Leading Through All Seasons: Ps Bill Brown (Pastor and Pastoral Coach)
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Today, we have Bill Brown on our AsOne Leadership podcast. Bill was the Senior Pastor at Syndal Baptist Church for many years and currently is a Pastoral coach at the Baptist Union of Victoria. In this episode, Bill shares many personal insights into his private life, raising kids, losing his wife to a disease and remarrying to a British woman who …
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Life In Singleness - Kimberly Smith (Baptist Union of Victoria)
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Kimberly Smith shared so many great insights on Emerging Generations that we wanted her back to talk about a topic that often gets lost in churches: singleness. Today, Kimberly gets really personal and shares her own life story and experience of being single in a church environment. We often have assumptions towards single adults at church. Kimberl…
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Emerging Generations - Kimberly Smith (Baptist Union of Victoria)
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In this episode we speak with Kimberly Smith, who works at the Baptist Union of Victoria as the Generations and Emerging Leaders Pastor. This expresses itself as being the pastor to the pastors who are engaged in generational ministry (kids, youth, young adults, families etc). We talk about how 2 out of 3 young people growing up in the Church don't…
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From Missional to Mega Church - Ps Kim Hammond (CityLife Church)
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Hosted by Luke Williams from Follow Baptist Church, the AsOne Leadership Podcast gets you in the room with experienced leaders so you can grow and thrive as a leader. In this episode we have special guest Ps Kim Hammond from CityLife Church. We cover what the missional church movement is, Kim's involvement in it, coming full circle and now pastorin…
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Leadership That Lasts - Ps Allan Demond (NewHope Baptist Church)
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Hosted by Luke Williams from Follow Baptist Church, the AsOne Leadership Podcast gets you in the room with experienced leaders so you can grow and thrive as a leader. On our first episode, we have special guest Ps Allan Demond from NewHope Baptist Church. We cover vision, culture, leadership transitions and lessons learned over 2 decades in ministr…
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Introducing the AsOne Leadership Podcast's host, Luke Williams. Who is Luke Williams? Why is he hosting a podcast about leadership? Have a listen and get to know our host!
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The AsOne Leadership podcast, hosted by Luke Williams (Follow Baptist Church Lead Pastor), gets you in the room with experienced leaders to hear their story, so you can grow and thrive as a leader. Our first episode is coming Monday 3rd February 2020. Subscribe now so you can hear all our upcoming episodes!…
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