Best Mama Gee Podcasts (2024)

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S9 E186: "I Want To Restore Respect To This Population," Dr. Carey Gleason, M.D. And Dr. Fabu Carter Talk Madison's Cutting Edge, Culturally Innovative Alzheimer's Research 1:04:55

2M ago1:04:55

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This is the second in a series on Alzheimer’s on both a personal and medical research level, focused on the impact on Black and Indigenous people. Hear about Dr. Gee’s collaboration with University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Alzheimer’s Research Department, including his guests Dr. Carey Gleason, MD and Dr. Fabu Carter. Dr. Carey Gleason shares the sci…

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S9 E185: "We Made A Decisions To Make Memories And Laugh... 'Cause We'd Have The Rest Of Lives To Mourn.": Dr. Gee And Rev. Lilada Talk About Losing Their Mom To Alzheimer's Disease. 53:30

2M ago53:30

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This is the first in a series on Alzheimer’s on both a personal and medical research level, focused on the impact on Black and Indigenous people. Rev. Lilada and Dr. Alex Gee share funny stories about their mother after the effects of Alzheimer’s. They discuss some of the signposts of Alzheimer’s for others dealing with those in their lives They al…

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S9 E184: "Black Bikers Do Community Service...It's In The Charter": Dr. Gee Talks With Wolf Pack Patriarch Nolan Dunham 54:25

2M ago54:25

54:25

Dr. Gee welcomes Nolan Dunham, one of the founders of the Madison chapter of the Black Motorcycle Club. They connected while Nolan was working in the community. He explains the history of why the original Black motorcycle clubs were formed. Nolan also talks about misrepresentations of motorcycle groups with the club’s commitment to the community an…

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S9 E183: "I Didn't Understand How Incredibly White and Segregated Madison Was": Andrea Dearlove Talks About Her Allyship Journey With Justified Anger 37:58

3M ago37:58

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Justified Anger had drastically shifted the experiences and thinking of the white people who have become connected through the educational opportunities. Andrea Dearlove was an early attendee of Justified Anger's Black History for a New Day course and it drastically transformed her personal and professional priorities. She discovered that when whit…

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S9 E182: "What The Hell Are You Doing Working On These White People": The Complexity Of Dealing With Racism As A Social Entrepreneur With Consultant Jim Bower 1:13:20

3M ago1:13:20

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Dr. Gee talks with the experienced consultant, Jim Bower, about empowering visionary leaders to actually create the social change that they envision. Listen in on the ongoing conversation these two men have about how to approach the cross-cultural work of addressing racism in a local community, in particular through their work in developing The Cen…

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Lost and desolate 1:05:14

4M ago1:05:14

1:05:14

...and we didn't even plan to make a depressing show, but i guess we really are just pitiful sometimes. Did i say sometimes? from a blurry vision of doom: Pete Drake - The Spook (STARDAY) Stringbean - Suicide Blues (STARDAY) Buzz Busby - Lost (JIFFY) Tex Unrue - Go Gig (JUNE) Larry Bright - Mojo Man (TIDE) Roger Pinkley - Town Clown (BLUE STAR) Daw…

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S9 E181: Awareness Of White People Will Have To Shift: 11,000 Court Cases With The Court Observer's Sandi Reinardy and Aaron Hicks 1:07:30

4M ago1:07:30

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Sandi Reinardy discusses how she and the Court Observer team have developed the program with the goal of holding the court accountable and advocating for a just system. Hear how it is unavoidable to see the impact of race in the courtroom and sentencing process. Sandi shares how the data they collect is used and how the system responds to informati…

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S9 E180: The World I Believed In Never Existed: Creating And Sustaining Justified Anger Change With Rev. Lilada Gee and Harry Hawkins 1:25:27

4M ago1:25:27

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What was it like to try to create systemic change after the release of Dr. Gee's Justified Anger article? Hear how the article was encroaching on white people’s territory with pushback to maintain the system from guests Rev. Lilada Gee and Harry Hawkins. Mr. Hawkins provides perspective on the release of the Justified Anger article from someone who…

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S9 E179: The Ripple Effect: Justified Anger's Innovative Ways Of Measuring Change With Dr. Karen Reece 1:14:05

5M ago1:14:05

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Dr. Karen Reece explains Justified Anger's innovative research and strategic approach to Justice centered systems change work. As Justified Anger took off as a movement, Dr. Reece gives insight into the funding of Black-led organizations and the struggle to create long term solutions and change. Dr. Reece clarifies the difference between quantitati…

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S9 E178: Black Like Mama: A Look At Life After My Mom’s Recent Passing 1:14:37

5M ago1:14:37

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On this special episode, Dr. Alex Gee and his sister Lilada Gee reflect on the passing of their mother, Ms. Verline Gee. They celebrate her memory with stories and insights from her life. For decades, Ms. Verline created a profound impact in the Madison community as a mentor to young leaders, social worker, poet, published author, family therapist,…

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Too Many Teardrops 1:13:18

6M ago1:13:18

1:13:18

...these, among other things, were the reasons for a seemingly eternal break that we took from this podacsting thing. But don't worry, nothing has changed - here are some more goodies in bad condition. Just like us Though i lost the race i'm still a winner The Country Dudes - Have A Ball (AZALEA) Bobby Hart - Too Many Teardrops (INFINITY) Jackie O'…

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S9 E177: The Tip Of The Spear: Managing The Leading Edge Of Change With Kaleem Caire 1:02:12

6M ago1:02:12

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Dr. Gee is joined again by his friend Kaleem Caire to look at the atmosphere around Justified Anger in the early years and how the initiative has created change over the last 10 years. They reflect on having breakfast together on the day that the original Justified Anger article was released and talked about how the truth of the article would be re…

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S9 E176: "We Haven't Arrived Yet": Reflecting On The Reception Of Justified Anger Ten Years Later With Renee Moe and Joe Parisi 1:22:10

6M ago1:22:10

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Dr. Gee welcomes Renee Moe (President & CEO at United Way of Dane County) and Joe Parisi (Dane County Executive) to dicsuss how they experienced the release of the Justified Anger article and aftermath. They reflect on how the original article caused a stir in some of the civic and community arenas, displaying the racial disparity alive in these sy…

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S9 E175: What I Remember Of My Twenties Was Losing My Mentors: Dr. Gee's Reflections On Life at 60 With Life-Long Friend Pastor David Smith 1:14:07

7M ago1:14:07

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Dr. Gee considers his career, relationships, and community impact as he reaches the age of 60. His life-long friend David Smith joins the conversations as they recall stories of their youth, beginning as community leaders, and how the world has changed in their shared 60 years. You can be sure that they bring plenty of stories, funny anecdotes, and…

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S9 E174: Anger And Courage: Publishing Justified Anger with Paul Fanlund and Phil Haslanger 59:27

7M ago59:27

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Dr. Gee welcomes Paul Fanlund, editor and publisher of The Capital Times, and journalist Phil Haslanger to the show to discuss the publication of Dr. Gee's article, entitled Justified Anger. Hear the inside story of how Dr. Gee’s groundbreaking articles changed the community and changed The Capital Times newspaper itself. The three men talk about t…

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S9 E173: Justified Anger In My Own Voice 36:50

7M ago36:50

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Dr. Gee returns to the original article that started the Justified Anger initiative, as he reads the article in his own voice. Season 9 is exploring the ten years of system transformation that has resulted from the wake up call to the racial disparities present in Dr. Gee's local community of Madison, WI. This reading and Dr. Gee's introduction set…

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S9 E172: Mic Check - Is That Black Enough For You? 39:22

8M ago39:22

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Are you ready for Season 9? Dr. Alex Gee is starting the season off with another mic check to set the tone for what is to come. Get a glimpse into what is on Dr. Gee's mind and heart for the new season. alexgee.com Support the Show: patreon.com/blacklikeme

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S8 E171: Pass The Mic Series: Our Character Has To Grow Into Our Calling - Visionary Leadership With Henry Sanders 1:03:43

11M ago1:03:43

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Dr. Gee welcomes his friends and fellow podcast host, Henry Sanders, back to the show for a honest conversation about real leadership. Dr. Gee explores how leadership vision is not a sprint, but a marathon from his own experience. They cover the value of visionary integrity over time, the mentorship of community elders, and investing in new partner…

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Nila and Samura 1:09:57

11M ago1:09:57

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No, the title doesn't make any sense at all, but these names sound like you should expect the extra extravagant exotica excursion that this show isn't really. However, you can expect a bunch of great 45s - promoting suicide, superstition and smoking cornsilks. Good giggly wiggly! Chuck Hix - Loretta (FLARE) Don Weston - Wildfire (COAST) Danny & The…

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S8 E170: Pass The Mic Series: We Want To Experience Racial Unity, Not Just Hear About It With Annette Miller 1:03:39

12M ago1:03:39

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Dr. Gee welcomes Annette Miller to the show to discuss Black leadership and equitable community development in their local community. They have an in-depth discussion around the development and impact of Justified Anger's Our Madison Plan among the Black community. The early years of Justified Anger opened the door to the wider community to receive…

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S8 E169: Pass The Mic Series: The White Organizations Get Hired and Payed, But Black People Get Asked For Free Advice With Dr. Karen Reece 59:56

12M ago59:56

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Dr. Gee brings Dr. Karen Reece back to the show to discuss the complexity of leading a Black focused organization in a majority white community. Dr. Reece brings first hand knowledge of working with white women in the non-profit sector with race relations involved. They talk about if you want different results in their kind of work, you need to try…

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Delicious! 1:13:16

1y ago1:13:16

1:13:16

Uh huh! More delicious platters without any food theme, for you connoisseurs of melodic meals served on raw wax with spicy crackle. Go home to your mother, find yourself another...box of records: Steve Wright - Wild Wild Woman (LIN) Carol & The Country Rebels - Fire Below (RAYDAR) Roy Moss - You Don't Know My Mind (MERCURY) The Shenandoah Trio - Su…

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S8 E168: Pass The Mic Series: We Have Not Created Space For White People To Say "Hey Wait, I Don't Get It!" With Tyler Nylen and Joel Ballivian 1:08:26

1y ago1:08:26

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Tyler Nylen and Joel Ballivian return to the show to ask Dr. Gee how white men can face the accountability of their history and move forward. Dr. Gee works to help people understand that we are all broken, not saviors, and then we can start to get work done. The three of them dig deep into understanding the place of white men in the current racial …

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S8 Ep167: I'm A Little Piece Of Leather And I'm Well Put Together: Leadership Lessons From My 1969 First Grade Teacher, Alice E. Turner, Who Is 103 Yrs Young 58:06

1y ago58:06

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Dr. Gee continues his Season 8 focus on leadership with one of the greatest highlights of his career, interviewing his first grade teacher, Alice E. Turner. Mrs. Turner is a vibrant 103 and has so much wisdom to pass along. In their conversation they cover Mrs. Turner's influence on Dr. Gee, the experience of being a Black teacher through so much h…

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Fan It! 1:06:45

1y ago1:06:45

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A bad sunburn would have been a good excuse to mix these great, silly, weird, dark, and not-so-hot records, but that's just the way we've always done it. Tears won't make the cotton grow - but they make good songs! Don't touch me, Clyde! Bob Ayres - Denver Part II (LUCKY PENNY) Ronnie Isle - Bad Sunburn (MGM) Hank Penny - Fan It (RCA) Jack Bailey -…

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S8 E166: Unapologetically Black: Leaders Are Made Through Crisis With Peter Ahn 1:17:14

1y ago1:17:14

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Dr. Gee welcomes his friend and fellow pastor, Peter Ahn back to the show to talk about authenticity in leadership development. They speak about different moments of crisis, such as the Pandemic, that bring new roads, roles, and rules. These two leaders bring a unique perspective on cross-cultural relationships and empowering others to live into th…

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S8 E165: Does UW Madison Only Protect Its White Children?: The UW Black Power Coalition Voices Their Demands 1:24:18

1y ago1:24:18

1:24:18

Dr. Gee speaks to a group of Black students from the University of Wisconsin that formed the Black Power Coalition in response to a video of a UW student using racial slurs and language that appeared online in May, 2023. The students from the coalition organized several marches on the UW campus as call to action demonstrations, including presenting…

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Wrinkles 1:14:25

1y ago1:14:25

1:14:25

Things gettin rough! Is it ok to get wrinkles at 50? I mean episodes... of this messy radioshow-a-like disaster. Here's another mixed bag of crackly coolness and tough teenagers on 45. They went round and round and round... Bobby Smith & Sonny Freeze - Cool Cool Baby (GUITAR) Rodney & The Blazers - Wrinkles (KAMPUS) The Emperor - Tough De Times (AR…

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