Best Brother Zulu Podcasts (2024)

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EP18 Jessica Infante - From Jersey Shores to Craft Brewery Floors 47:19

2M ago47:19

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What happens when a local news reporter from the Jersey Shore transitions to a leading voice in the craft beverage industry? Join us as we sit down with Jessica Infante, managing editor for BrewBound, to uncover her fascinating journey from covering beached whales to becoming a pivotal figure in the world of craft beverages. We reminisce about our …

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EP17 Peter Berkrot: Captivating Audiences from "Caddyshack" to Audiobook Narration 47:57

3M ago47:57

47:57

Ever wondered what it takes to narrate over 600 audiobooks and still keep an audience captivated? Our latest episode features the incredibly talented Peter Berkrot, a master of stage, screen, and voice. Peter's journey is anything but typical, starting with making his mom laugh and impressing his kindergarten teacher, leading all the way to becomin…

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EP16 Paul Miller: Reflecting on the Rhythms of Foxtrot Zulu 34:13

5M ago34:13

34:13

They say music can bind souls together, but it's the shared laughter and tear-stained memories that truly forge unbreakable bonds. Join me and my Theta Chi Eta Chapter brother, Paul Miller from Foxtrot Zulu, as we honor the legacy of our late brother Ron Gomes. His laughter echoes in our stories, the same way his spirit lives on in the music and me…

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EP15 Jeff Roberge: The Beat Goes On with the drummer from the band Foxtrot Zulu 39:03

5M ago39:03

39:03

When Jeff Roberge and I sat down to record this episode, the laughter came as easily as it did back in our University of Rhode Island days. Our journey through the past is filled with the kind of stories that stick to your ribs, from the formation of Jeff's band Foxtrot Zulu in the lively halls of Browning to a bee incident that left us in stitches…

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EP14 Tripp Gibson: Behind the Plate - The Life of a Major League Baseball Umpire 58:33

6M ago58:33

58:33

Ever wonder what it's like to make the split-second calls that can turn the tide of a Major League Baseball game? Join us as seasoned umpire Tripp Gibson pulls back the curtain on the often invisible yet intensely scrutinized life of a professional umpire. Through a tapestry of tales, Tripp recounts his unexpected journey from player hopeful to est…

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EP13 Meagen Anderson - Crafting & Pioneering the Non-Alcoholic Revolution 1:00:29

7M ago1:00:29

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When Meagen Anderson stepped away from the conventional tide of alcohol-laden social norms, she embarked on a remarkable quest to reinvent herself. In our latest episode, we sit down with this visionary who not only navigated through her own zero-proof transformation but is now leading a movement to redefine the very essence of what it means to enj…

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Silence and Black Masculinity in The Brother From Another Planet 32:14

9M ago32:14

32:14

Discussion of the John Sayles 1984 film The Brother From Another Planet, in particular how the silence of the alien - Brother - allows us to see features of race and gender in American life.By John E. Drabinski

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EP12 Filmmaker Chris Everett - Revealing the Untold Story of 1898 Wilmington Massacre 49:18

10M ago49:18

49:18

Brace yourself for an enthralling conversation with acclaimed Wilmington-based filmmaker, Chris Everett, as we journey into the oft-ignored annals of America's history - the 1898 Wilmington massacre. This chilling event chronicles an actual overthrow of an established government and the white supremacist movement that masterminded it. Chris, with h…

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Dash and Gerima on What is an African American 28:19

10M ago28:19

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A discussion of Julie Dash's Daughters of the Dust and Haile Gerima's Sankofa, centered on the question "What is an African American?" I explore how Dash answers this question by filtering the memory of Africa through the "American" part of African American, but Gerima inverts this prerogative and understands the "American" to be a sign of alienati…

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EP11 Jon Fisch: Balancing Stand-up Comedy & His New Family 54:58

11M ago54:58

54:58

Get ready for a rollicking journey through the world of stand-up comedy with our guest, the hilarious Jon Fisch! You're in for a treat as Jon, with a sparkling career graced by appearances on the Late Show with David Letterman and Stephen Colbert, spills the beans on his comedic expeditions, early days, and the peculiar chemistry between comedy clu…

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Home and the Postcolonial State in Jean Marie Teno's Clando 30:12

11M ago30:12

30:12

A discussion of Jean Marie Teno's 1996 film Clando, with particular focus on how the degeneration of the postcolonial state transforms a sense of home, nation, land, and embodiment.By John E. Drabinski

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EP10 Ed Paluch: Navigating the Grief of Both of His Brothers' Suicides 21:39

11M ago21:39

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How does the devastating loss of not one, but two siblings to suicide change a person? It's a question that no one ever wants to face but is the heartbreaking reality for our guest, Ed Paluch. Ed bravely opens up about the tragic passing of his 2 younger brothers, Greg and Andrew, and the profound impact their loss had on his life and his mother's.…

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Gender, Colonialism, and the Everyday in Sambizanga 24:02

11M ago24:02

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A discussion of Sarah Maldoror's film Sambizanga (1972) and how it entwines reflections on gender, colonialism, and the everyday. As well, I discuss Maldoror's commitment to making a film infused with mourning and beauty both, which does not compromise the politics of the film but instead, in the aesthetic dimension, teaches a moral lesson about th…

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EP9 Honoring Heather Vennewald: A Tribute to a Cherished Friend 33:21

11M ago33:21

33:21

We invite you on a heartfelt journey as we remember our friend, Heather Vennewald, whose bright life was cut tragically short by suicide. As we navigate the painful reality of her absence, former roommate and close companion, Jill Collado, joins us in paying tribute to Heather's vibrant spirit and contagious love for life. As we repaint the picture…

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Memory of Colonialism in Zulu and Battle of Algiers 34:29

11M ago34:29

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A discussion of the pairing of Zulu and Battle of Algiers, with particular focus on how each films forms a memory of colonialism. What was the meaning of colonialism? What did it reveal about the colonizer? And who were the colonized, both in the moment of domination and in the moment of revolutionary struggle? I note how defense of the feminine - …

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Colonialism and its Aftermath in La noire de... and Mandabi 30:18

12M ago30:18

30:18

A discussion of the function of colonialism as a political-psychological and economic presence in the postcolonial nation. With emphasis on how relationships to France wreak death and destruction in the postcolony, I explore how Ousmane Sembène tells a political story through intimate portraits of a young woman seeking adventure (La noire de...) an…

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Crisis and Dimensionality in Hollywood Shuffle 27:06

12M ago27:06

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Short discussion of Robert Townsend's 1987 film Hollywood Shuffle, with particular attention to how the film poses critical questions to putting Black bodies, Black people, and Black life on the screen. I also talk about how the resonance of Hollywood Shuffle might tell us as much about our own consumption patters as it does about the reality of ci…

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EP8 Todd Bellomy - Exploring Sake with Farthest Star Sake's Founder 56:40

1y ago56:40

56:40

Ready to dive into an intriguing world of sake brewing? Today, we have a conversation with Todd Bellomy, founder and head brewer of Farthest Star Sake, who will unravel the complex process of brewing Sake. From linguistics to sword making to brewing, Todd's journey is anything but ordinary. He will share intricate details of the sake brewing techni…

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EP7 Jess Martin - Lawyer by Day, Rom-Com Author by night. 40:17

1y ago40:17

40:17

Unearth the secrets of juggling multiple roles with my guest, Jessica Martin, a lawyer and an author who has penned two books. Jessica’s story is about balancing motherhood, a demanding profession, and her lifelong passion for writing. Jessica reveals the process of writing her books, from finding an agent on Twitter to the intricate process of edi…

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EP6 High Tide Bevs: Reinventing Social Drinking with Cannabis-Infused Mocktails 1:06:52

1y ago1:06:52

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Have you ever wished you could enjoy the social aspects of sipping a cocktail, without the after-effects of alcohol? Join me as I sit down with Shea Coakley and Josh Grab, the geniuses behind High Tide cannabis-infused mocktails, to discuss their innovative approach to enjoying beverages socially, while also embracing all the benefits of cannabis. …

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EP5 Boston Beer Co. founder, Jim Koch 39:27

1y ago39:27

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What does it take to create the perfect beer? Join us as we share a cold one with Jim Koch, founder of the Boston Beer Company and the brains behind the iconic Samuel Adams Boston Lager. In this heart-to-heart, Jim takes us through his 40-year pursuit of brewing excellence, the innovations and changes that have shaped the flagship beer, and a share…

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EP4 World renown Artist, Alexandra Carter 1:01:02

1y ago1:01:02

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Alexandra Carter (b. 1985 in Boston) lives and works in San Diego, California. She received an MFA from Goldsmiths University of London in 2015 and a BA from Rhodes College in Memphis in 2009. Recent solo exhibitions include "Bumps & Grinds" at Rogers Gallery in Las Vegas, "A Sense of Heat in Her Brain" at Luna Anaïs Gallery in Los Angeles, "Berrie…

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EP3 Blackberry Farm Brewery & Art of Alchemy Distillery owner, Roy Milner 1:03:56

1y ago1:03:56

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My guest today is Roy Milner, the Chief Fermentation Officer at Blackberry Farm Brewery & Founding Partner of Art of Alchemy Blended Spirits. Roy began exploring his passion for great beer in Knoxville, TN as a home brewer while attending the University of Tennessee. With more than 20 years in and around the craft brewing industry, he’s worked as a…

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EP1 Celebrity Chef Joe Gatto 1:00:01

1y ago1:00:01

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Chef Joe Gatto is an author, host of the hit cutting-edge cooking show, Joe Gatto’s From Scratch currently airing on Pluto TV and Roku. He is a renowned private Chef to A-list clients including Celtic and Red Sox players. He is also host of the show From Scratch on WBUR Radio Boston and NPR affiliate. In Joe Gatto’s From Scratch, Joe successfully m…

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EP2 Actor & Podcaster Molly Lloyd 1:09:01

1y ago1:09:01

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Molly Lloyd is an actor, improvisor, writer, and podcast host. She was a sketch and improv performer and teacher at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York for over 10 years, and has been seen in approximately 1 zillion commercials, primarily as the Mom In A Cardigan but occasionally in such cool roles as a knight in the Bud Light Dilly Di…