Bookcetera Podcast

This month, we talk about the importance of buying Black. Intermission Music: "Old Beat" by Mr. Carmack Black Businesses of the Month (all on IG): @kc_daiquiri_shop - Daiquiri and New Orleans Eatery / Kansas City, MO @intangibleincheshairsalon - Hair Salon / Olathe, KS @cloudyskyjars - Baked goods / Kansas City, MO @prettyyki_ - Lash and Esthetic Services / Kansas City, MO @terramonebeauty - Lash and Spa Services / Philadelphia, PA @TheLitBar - Bookstore and Wine Bar / Bronx, NYC @SolSipsNYC - Plant-based Restaurant / Brooklyn, NYC @WeBuyBlack - Online marketplace for Black-owned products References: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFBEoIQutSc - https://thegrio.com/2018/07/20/brazilian-designer-responds-after-being-accused-of-stealing-designs-from-black-label/ - https://www.greenamerica.org/blog/6-reasons-support-black-owned-businesses

This month, we discuss Mark Manson's debut book. ---------- Black Business Shout Outs: - G. Hughes Sugar Free Sugar Free (@ghughessugarfree on IG) - Chef Amber (@idealhabits & @eatwithhigherintentions on IG) - Edith Cruz (@theedithcruz on IG)

This month, we dive into the vexatious reality of biases. Next month's book discussion: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson References: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEwGBIr_RIw&feature=youtu.be - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/200306/our-brains-negative-bias - https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-bandwagon-effect-2795895 - https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2018/03/13/biases-racism-sexism-psychology

Happy Black History Month! Join us we reflect on our childhood BHM lessons and as we discuss ways to improve upon the older teaching methods. This month's art & culture segment focuses on this year's Grammy Awards and our top 5 predictions. References: • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHcg4VQ7xRY • https://asalh.org/black-history-themes/ • https://slate.com/culture/2019/02/black-history-month-celebrate-ideas-tips.html • https://www.grammy.com/grammys/news/2019-grammy-awards-complete-nominations-list

Join us as we discuss part 2 of "The Will to Change...", and we also talk about the benefits of a ho phase. :) Book purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Will-Change-Men-Masculinity-Love/dp/0743456084/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1535727927&sr=8-1&keywords=the+will+to+change+men+masculinity+and+love Article references: http://preen.inquirer.net/61484/heres-why-going-through-a-ho-phase-is-highly-encouraged

We begin our next book, "The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity and Love" by bell hooks, and discuss our predictions and expectations for Insecure Season 3 on HBO (don't worry, no spoilers). Articles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8zSwfkxUZU https://www.newsweek.com/insecure-season-3-premiere-hbo-1069095 https://www.rollingstone.com/tv/tv-reviews/insecure-season-3-review-707152/ https://www.amazon.com/Will-Change-Men-Masculinity-Love-ebook/dp/B000FC0Y6S/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1534176594&sr=8-1 "Insecure" by Jazmine Sullivan feat. Bryson Tiller c2017, RCA Records

On today's episode, we discuss the differences between "tings" and "old flames", and the benefits and implications of engaging with such. Article references: https://www.medicaldaily.com/rekindling-old-flame-ex-sex-psychology-behind-why-we-engage-post-relationship-414082 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/hide-and-seek/201606/these-are-the-7-types-love Next week's book: https://www.amazon.com/Will-Change-Men-Masculinity-Love-ebook/dp/B000FC0Y6S/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1533851593&sr=8-1

Join us as we wrap up our discussion of AGITS, as well as discuss this past weekend's Panorama Music Festival. References: https://onemusicfest.com/ https://www.grandoozy.com/ "It's Not Unusual" by Tom Jones c1965 Decca, Parrot

Join us as we discuss part 3 of AGITS, as well as the importance of "unplugging" from the social media-sphere. References: https://intangibleinches.com/ https://www.instagram.com/princess_cataleya_/ https://www.cbhs.com.au/health-well-being-blog/blog-article/2017/05/17/the-impact-of-social-media-on-emotional-health "The Matrix" c1999, Warner Bros. "Alright" by Kendrick Lamar c2015, Top Dawg. Aftermath, Interscope Records. Extra googles if you're feeling it: "The Dopamine Loop"

Join us as we discuss part 2 of A Gentleman In The Street (chapters 7-12), as well as Drake's Scorpion album (B side). Oh yeah, and thanks to our (fake) sponsor, Davide's. Word to OSHA standards. ;)

Join us for season 2, as we discuss chapters 1-6 of A Gentleman In The Street, as well as Drake's Scorpion album (A side). References: www.booktcpodcast.com www.alisharai.com

Join us as we wrap up So You Want To Talk About Race and also discuss an anticipated movie this summer: Sorry To Bother You. email: booktcpodcast@gmail.com https://www.morrislegacygroup.com/projects Article References: http://www.vulture.com/2018/01/review-sorry-to-bother-you-is-the-punk-film-2018-deserves.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boots_Riley

This week, we discuss Part 1 of So You Want To Talk About Race, and our thoughts on the successes of the Black Panther movie. Article references: https://www.morrislegacygroup.com/projects http://time.com/black-panther/ http://variety.com/2018/film/news/black-panther-box-office-passes-wonder-woman-1202713001/ https://uproxx.com/hitfix/black-panther-disney-boys-and-girls-clubs-stem-program/ http://www.jackjonesliteraryarts.com/the-retreat/

Join us as we wrap up SSTLS and introduce Book #2! We also discuss our winner predictions for the 2018 Academy Awards. Article references: http://time.com/5136088/oscars-2018-when-where-nominees-host/ https://www.cnet.com/news/2018-oscars-nominees-on-netflix/ http://variety.com/2018/film/news/list-2018-oscar-nominations-1202668757/ http://www.awardscircuit.com/predictions-academy-awards-oscars-2018/

In this episode, we discuss Part 3 of SSTLS, as well as raise the question of whether or not one can separate the "art" from the artist in regards to misconduct allegations. Article references: https://www.instagram.com/nhandu_chromatus/ http://podcasts.joerogan.net/podcasts/dr-shawn-baker

In this episode, we discuss Part 2 of Super Sad True Love Story, and also talk about music festivals and concerts for 2018. Article references: http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2018/01/2018-music-festivals-hip-hop/ https://lookatmediago.wordpress.com/2017/02/16/the-pros-and-cons-of-a-modern-day-music-festival/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2016/04/12/summer-music-festival-guide-2016/82892830/

Join us as we discuss Part 1 of Super Sad True Love Story, as well as the general reception of Instagram's new algorithm. Article references: https://unionmetrics.com/blog/2017/11/everything-need-know-instagram-algorithm/

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