Chris Beasley and Richie Lunsford are two comedians who decided to start having conversations about race in the United States. Sometimes tense, sometimes awkward, never boring, these two discuss their experiences being black and white in a country that has not dealt with it's past.
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Kris Lunsford returns!By Chris Beasley and Richie Lunsford
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Join Chris and Rich in a conversation with their friend and writing partner Teesha NelsonBy Chris Beasley and Richie Lunsford
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Join us as we talk to Rich's brother Kris! This was recorded last year but we had some technical difficulties so lost the second half of the show, but the first half was so great we wanted to release it as a bonus episode!By Chris Beasley and Richie Lunsford
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Chris and Rich talk about ambition!By Chris Beasley and Richie Lunsford
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Join Chris and Rich as they discuss where they are now, and where they are going. This is the second of our small intermission series, make sure you check out the first!By Chris Beasley and Richie Lunsford
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Intermission - Where We At? - Part 1
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Please join us as we discuss why there has been a hiatus in the show and where we are headed from here. We do talk about mental health and suicide in this show so please take note if you are sensitive to those topics. This is part 1 and part 2 will be out next week. Thanks for hanging in there with us and being an Imperfect Ally.…
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Episode 043 - Netflix: Colin in Black & White
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This week we take a break from our Black Philosophy Debate between Booker T Washington & W.E.B. Dubois to discuss Netflix's Colin in Black & White. This short series chronicles Former NFL Quarterback & Social Activist Colin Kaepernick's upbringing. Come join the conversation. If you can, please consider supporting the podcast at: (https://www.patre…
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Episode 042 - The Veil with W.E.B. Dubois
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This week we discuss Souls of Black Folk by W.E.B. Dubois, exploring the concepts of The Veil and Double Consciousness. Come join the conversation. If you can, please consider supporting the podcast at: (https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies) and/or leaving us reviews on iTunes! Read Booker T. Washington's book with us for the next 2 weeks. Up Fr…
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This week we discuss Souls of Black Folk by W.E.B. Dubois, exploring his world view on Black American life. Come join the conversation. If you can, please consider supporting the podcast at: (https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies) and/or leaving us reviews on iTunes! Read W.E.B. Dubois book with us for the next 2 weeks. Souls of Black Folk The Kn…
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This week we start a new discussion on American Black Thought. We juggle the two leaders of Black thought W.E.B. Dubois & Booker T. Washington, exploring their differences as we embark on a new series. Come join the conversation. If you can, please consider supporting the podcast at: (https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies) and/or leaving us revie…
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Episode 039 - Give Where You Have Abundance
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This week we wrap up our discussion on Individualism. We reflect of Partnerships, Definite Chief Aim & The BBC Documentary "Can't Get You Out of My Head" by Adam Curtis. Come join the conversation. If you can, please consider supporting the podcast at: (https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies) and/or leaving us reviews on iTunes! Fiq The Signifier …
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Episode 038 - Individualism & Christianity
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This week we talk with Chris Nye about The BBC Documentary "Can't Get You Out of My Head" by Adam Curtis. Come join the conversation. If you can, please consider supporting the podcast at: (https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies) and/or leaving us reviews on iTunes! Join us in watching I can't get you out of my head! Chris Nye Adam Curtis Films Jo…
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Episode 037 - Definite Chief Aim & The Mystical World
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This week we talk about Definite Chief Aim and humans need to use powers bigger than them. Come join the conversation. If you can, please consider supporting the podcast at: (https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies) and/or leaving us reviews on iTunes! Join us in watching I can't get you out of my mind! Show Notes. Mitch Horowitz Neville Goddard Th…
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Episode 036 - Individualism & Partnerships
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This week we talk about Individualism and the need to have a partner. Come join the conversation. If you can, please consider supporting the podcast at: (https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies) and/or leaving us reviews on iTunes! Join us in watching I can't get you out of my mind! Show Notes. Alone tv show Kodukushi Myers Briggs Population Percen…
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Episode 035 - July 4th: Speak the WHOLE TRUTH
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This week we talk about the 4th of July Come join the conversation. If you can, please consider supporting the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies (https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies) and/or leaving us reviews on iTunes! Americas Hero Journey matches this discussion https://youtu.be/rIqbJBpsJLo…
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How to look at July 4th as an Imperfect Ally
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Come join the conversation. If you can, please consider supporting the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies (https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies) and/or leaving us reviews on iTunes!By Chris Beasley and Richie Lunsford
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Episode 034 - Beyond our labels with Myers Briggs
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This week we talk to about Myers Briggs Come join the conversation. If you can, please consider supporting the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies (https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies) and/or leaving us reviews on iTunes! Find out your type https://personalityhacker.com/By Chris Beasley and Richie Lunsford
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This week we talk to about Labels Come join the conversation. If you can, please consider supporting the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies (https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies) and/or leaving us reviews on iTunes!By Chris Beasley and Richie Lunsford
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Episode 032 - Tyson Yunkaporta Sand Talking with the Imperfect Allies
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This week we talk about Western Society with the writer of Sand Talk, Tyson Yunkaporta. Theimperfectallies.com Come join the conversation. If you can, please consider supporting the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies and/or leaving us reviews on iTunes! Sand Talk book https://www.amazon.com/Sand-Talk-Indigenous-Thinking-World/dp/00…
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Episode 031 - Freedom of Speech in Comedy (Peng Dang v Tony Hinchcliffe)
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This week we talk about the Peng Dang and Tony Hinchcliffe controversy. Theimperfectallies.com Come join the conversation. If you can, please consider supporting the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies and/or leaving us reviews on iTunes! Peng Dang speaks out: https://www.vulture.com/article/peng-dang-tony-hinchcliffe-video-intervie…
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Episode 030 - Academia & Allyship with Victoria Alexander
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This week we talk to Victoria Alexander, Diversity & Equity Educator https://www.instagram.com/victoriaalxndr/?hl=en Come join the conversation. If you can, please consider supporting the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies and/or leaving us reviews on iTunes! Theimperfectallies.comBy Chris Beasley and Richie Lunsford
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Episode 029 - LeeAnn Bryce on Faith and Identity
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This week we talk to LeeAnn Bryce, pastor of : http://firstcongregationalfortworth.org/ Come join the conversation. If you can, please consider supporting the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies and/or leaving us reviews on iTunes! Theimperfectallies.comBy Chris Beasley and Richie Lunsford
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Episode 028 -Resilience in Allyship with Buck Davis
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Chris and Rich talk with Diversity and Inclusion speaker Buck Davis about being Resilience in Allyship. Watch The Imperfect Allies Now Or Head To Theimperfectallies.Com Buck Davis Follow Buck Watch Buck Davis Pervious Episodes Referenced Peter Beasley Episode Show Notes How to be an Ally Steep Hill Experiment The Power of Positivity…
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Episode 027 - A Bridge Between Two Worlds
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Chris and Rich talk about being a bridge between two language groups. Watch The Imperfect Allies Now Or Head To Theimperfectallies.Com Referenced Episodes Gerald Conservative Episode Gerald Stacey Harkey Episode Topics Discussed The Avett brothers - No Hard feelings Sand Talk If you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, ple…
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Episode 026 -Pioneering Tech While Black with Peter Beasley
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Chris and Rich talk about Racism in the Technology Industry with Peter Beasley Watch The Imperfect Allies Now or head to Theimperfectallies.com Links B.U.I.L.T. International Netwatch Solutions Referenced Episodes Living Authentically - Stacey Harkey Episode Locus of Control Aisha & Shahzad Episode Topics Discussed (in order) The Bachelor Matt Jame…
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Episode 025 -Allies over Fame with Stacey Harkey
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Chris and Rich talk to sketch comedian Stacy Harkey! Links Stacey's Instagram Watch Stacey on Studio C Season 1-9 JK studios Stacey on Conan Referenced Episodes Moving The Goal Post - Outdoors podcast Locus of Control Aisha & Shahzad Episode Conflict Resolution in different cultures Capitol Riots Episode Thomas Sowell Conservative Talk with Gerald …
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Episode 024 - Conservative Talk with Gerald McAlister
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If you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few dollars a month makes a huge difference. https://www.patreon.com/imperfectalliesBy Chris Beasley and Richie Lunsford
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If you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few dollars a month makes a huge difference. https://www.patreon.com/imperfectalliesBy Chris Beasley and Richie Lunsford
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If you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few dollars a month makes a huge difference. https://www.patreon.com/imperfectalliesBy Chris Beasley and Richie Lunsford
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If you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few dollars a month makes a huge difference. https://www.patreon.com/imperfectalliesBy Chris Beasley and Richie Lunsford
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Episode 020 - Capitol Riots & Imperfect Allies
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Chris and Rich talk about what happened on January 6th, 2021 and what is needed to move forward. If you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few dollars a month makes a huge difference. https://www.patreon.com/imperfectalliesBy Chris Beasley and Richie Lunsford
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This week Chris and Rich talk about Traditions! If you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few dollars a month makes a huge difference. https://www.patreon.com/imperfectalliesBy Chris Beasley and Richie Lunsford
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Episod 018 - Chris and Richie Meet! - 1st Candid Episode!
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This is how it started folks! This is the first time Chris and I spoke on what it's like being white and what it's like being black in the United States. At the end Chris and I come back to some of these things from 2021! If you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few dollars a month…
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We talk with Monna about all things comedy, mental illness, and how to listen! Go buy her album here: http://www.monnacomedy.com/ If you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few dollars a month makes a huge difference. https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies…
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We have had a gap, but we back! This was recorded before the election. This episode we talk about the documentary Hillbilly. It is on Hulu and Amazon and you can check out the site here: http://hillbillymovie.com If you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few dollars a month makes a …
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Matrix Spoilers! We had a technical glitch early on, but it cleared up and we had a great show. Please follow LaRon on twitter at: @wright_laron and facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/laron.wright.56 If you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few dollars a month makes a huge diffe…
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We talk with Jamie about being Trans. Such a interesting, empathetic and engaging conversation! https://www.facebook.com/JamieZeske If you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few dollars a month makes a huge difference. https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies…
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We had the pleasure of speaking with Chris' mom, Robin Beasley! If you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few dollars a month makes a huge difference. https://www.patreon.com/imperfectalliesBy Chris Beasley and Richie Lunsford
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We talk to MMA Amateur Muay Thai Champ Eris Alvarado! So excited to start having this conversation with others, and if you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few dollars a month makes a huge difference. https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies…
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Our first episode with the new format! Join us for a great conversation with comedian Diane Michelle! Check out her comedy here: https://www.facebook.com/diane.michelle20 So excited to start having this conversation with others, and if you want to join the conversation, and be a part of supporting us, please consider being a patron. Just a few doll…
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We talk about the future of the show and where to go from here. If you can, consider supporting the show, and get exclusive content, on Patron.By Chris Beasley and Richie Lunsford
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Please hit us up on Facebook and Twitter Also, consider supporting the show, and get exclusive content, on Patron.By Chris Beasley and Richie Lunsford
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Please hit us up on Facebook and Twitter Also, consider supporting the show, and get exclusive content, on Patron.By Chris Beasley and Richie Lunsford
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This was a candid conversation that is usually only available if you support us on Patreon, but we thought that this was too important to not share. We talk about black representation in comedy, and it gets deep! We did have some audio issues on this recording, but we fixed and going forward that shouldn't be an issue. Please hit us up on Facebook …
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Tonight we answer some listener questions and talk about Hip-Hop culture, and crime statistics! Please hit us up on Facebook and Twitter Also, consider supporting the show, and get exclusive content, on Patron.By Chris Beasley and Richie Lunsford
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This week we discuss our differences, vulnerability and politics! Please hit us up on Facebook and Twitter Also, consider supporting the show, and get exclusive content, on Patron.By Chris Beasley and Richie Lunsford
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This week we talk about vulnerability, fear and Kanye. We are finding that two different people will look at the same thing and not only see different things, but have different definitions for what they were seeing. The both also feel different emotions, and feelings in their body. Let's listen to each other's experience and believe one another. D…
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We talk about the controversy with Nick Cannon's discussion with Professor Griff that went viral last week. Cannon's Class - While the conversation is taken down, it is good to listen to Nick as he sits down with a Rabbi after the controversy. Semitic Languages and Peoples A brief History of Anti-Semitism Ori in Yoruba Tradition Article and Book on…
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Chris and Richie have candid conversations about race, and from those conversations, we find topics to explore in further detail. We felt we needed to revisit our first discussion (that you can have access to if you become a Patron) and tackle the huge topic of White and Black culture. Join us as we discuss what culture is and how it impacts us as …
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