The SmartDumb Podcast
By SmartDumb Podcast
People can be so smart, they're dumb. Present company included.
The SmartDumb PodcastJan 08, 2019
Everybody has a role
A cold open if you will for season 6, I am speaking on the importance of roles. "Too many chiefs not enough Indians" - which I hope isn't an insensitive phrase!
This applies everywhere, from work to events to personal relationships. And as season 6 progresses, I look forward to finding people to interview so I can do my usual role of setup and promoter!
Video: URL NOME 8
Audio:
Katt Williams
Mayor Talib - Mint Hill Music
Glassboy - Spastic MIDI Signals
Talaya Heard
I sat down with Talaya "T.C" Heard and we covered the gamut. We spoke about being a creative that operates a business, poetry, poetry books, her cocktail business, the product and service homie hookup dilemma.
She can be found on IG at @thetchheard and @phenomenoncocktails
Masterpiece
Had a really fun conversation with the international poet Masterpiece! We talked about her beginnings, the humbling of slam poetry, becoming nationally heralded before locally respected, being a curator, and FLOW International.
Shiiiii I even have someone on record saying nice things about Arizona!
Juice
Juice, a talented artist hailing from Buffalo, NY, talks with me about....well everything we thought of to talk about.
This includes her artist background, understanding and handling of the music industry, releases, and our shared propensity towards lyricism.
Tee Kay
I was joined by @MsTee.Kay to talk about entrepreneurship, Baltimore, her artistry, 10th Cloud, and...toilets!
Homebase Poetry
On July 9th, 2023. I was the poetry feature for Homebase Poetry. This was the culmination of a poetry journey that began over ten years ago, starting right here with that very platform.
In this episode, I share more of the backstory behind this special night.
Emahni
I spoke with Emahni, a multi-faceted multi-disciplinary artist from Philly. As of the podcast posting she is a graduate of Temple, and she speaks about her career artistry ambitions.
She also opens up about borderline personality disorder(BPD), how it effects her and bringing awareness to others.
I did a cold open for this episode because it was my first recording in a while, and as part of the rust, I forgot to make sure I knew how to pronounce her name before beginning the interview. Sigh.
Audacity Magazine
This episode is with Jessica, Founder of Audacity Magazine. We talk about the origin of the magazine, the features, celebrate 4 years on June 1st, and how Audacity prepares for their anniversary on Saturday, June 3rd!
This episode was particularly fun because we made so many bloopers...I couldn't help but to leave them in. Enjoy!
Aglowingpoet
The first episode of Season 5 is with Aglowingpoet, an amazingly talented spoken word artist out of Baltimore. We talk about her faith, her writing process, her books, The Woman I Am Becoming, and she shares a Mental Health month themed poem.
She said one bad word so it's "explicit."
Artie Foxx
Artie Foxx, Cave Gang, Rap Is Poetry, Brandon Leake knows him...
Take a listen, bro has some words of wisdom.
Kay Kiara
Kay Kiara shares a piece of her stories, and her story in pieces. One hell of a story how she's finding her peace.
VP Creative Consulting
I sat down with Venette of VP Creative Consulting. We talk about the corporate experience, branding particularly for businesses of color....and Ronald McDonald.
Ewane Masango
I sat down with Ewane Masango of The Society.
The Slap ft. Drae
I went on IG live with the homie Drae(@r.d.hamilton1981) to talk about the topic of the week.
Audio credits:
Katt Williams
The Ultimate Rap League, Tay Roc
Mayor Talib - Mint Hill Music
Glassboy - Spastic MIDI Signals
Carolyn Part 2
Our conversation continues as she discusses her seven(7, VII, siete) books! Talk about CJs Place and where it's going to(...o).
Audio credit:
Glassboy - Spastic MIDI Signals
Carolyn Part 1
My guest is Carolyn, a Baltimore native. Poet, performing artist, author, event host, and that which is most important to her, a "good person."
We start off talking about her upbringing, how it led to her performance background, and some of her favorite moments acting.
Audio credits:
Katt Williams
The Ultimate Rap League, Tay Roc
Mayor Talib - Mint Hill Music
Poets For Dinner Part 2
Continuing my interview with Grace Love, we talk about the Artist Retreat in April 2022, hosting versus performing, interact with those who viewed us live, and generally shoot the shit.
Audio credit:
Glassboy - Spastic MIDI Signals
Black Licorice
I sat down with Kandi Turner, the owner of the greeting card company, Black Licorice. We talk about her grandmother inspiring her business, living in Arizona, and her role in uplifting the community, particularly as this was recorded in February.
www.shopblacklicorice.com
https://www.instagram.com/shopblacklicorice/
Poets For Dinner Part 1
I had a great conversation with Grace Love. She is among other things a spoken word artist, published author, and the Founder of Poets For Dinner.
In Part 1 she talks about her artistry and creativity, her independence, Baltimore's spoken word scene, and a glimpse into Poets For Dinner artists retreats.
Audio credits:
Katt Williams
The Ultimate Rap League, Tay Roc
Mayor Talib - Mint Hill Music
Divine
December 31st of 2021 I sat down with Divine, a friend/mentor/poetry goddess and overall amazing person. I wanted to make this the first interview released in 2022, so here we are.
Our conversation spans from her poetry, to her performance, to her purpose. It continues into her evolution, and features her young boys/men.
Audio credits:
Katt Williams
The Ultimate Rap League, Tay Roc
Mayor Talib - Mint Hill Music
Glassboy - Spastic MIDI Signals
Nerd Part 2
Continuing my conversation with Nerd. He discusses establishing his identity, networking; meeting and collaborating with DJ Art.is; and his aspirations to expand.
Nerd Interview, Part 1
Last episode of 2021 with Nerd, a spoken word artist/rapper/businessman, host of the Refresh DC open mic.
In the first half we talk about him being raised in California; how the LA scene was still "small" for him; making his endeavors a cause for people to support; his poetic influences, styles, and some experiences.
Evie
I sit down with the multi-talented and multi-faceted Evie, which means I got to chat with both owners of Evisha. Evie and I discuss how her faith plays in to her experiences, while we cover a wide array of topics. We self-declared a part II, but I am confident that's what the listening audience would want.
Audio credits:
Katt Williams
The Ultimate Rap League, Tay Roc
Mayor Talib - Mint Hill Music
Glassboy - Spastic MIDI Signals
Brotha Anthony
Kicking off the new season is my good friend Brotha Anthony. A spoken word artist who has since become a public speaker, community leader, business owner and published author. Hear him also discuss topics such as his journey, the support of his wife, and the evolution of Phoenix from his perspective as a native.
Audio credits:
Katt Williams
The Ultimate Rap League, Tay Roc
Mayor Talib - Mint Hill Music
Glassboy - Spastic MIDI Signals
Sassy
What do you do when you have a long overdue guest on your podcast? Have the episode be long overdue by posting exactly 2 months after the recording, duhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
Thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Sassy. Like many other(read: all) guests, there is a lot you can gleam from her words of wisdom.
Audio credits:
Katt Williams
The Ultimate Rap League, Tay Roc
Mayor Talib - Mint Hill Music
Glassboy - Spastic MIDI Signals
Lit The Write Way
I am joined by my good friends Drae and Whit of the Lit The Write Way Podcast. We talk about their background, me as their producer, me as a guest, other guests, and we even get into a patented J/Drae/Whit debate.
I usually have a lot of fun with my guests, but this one was much needed given the week I had.
Audio credits:
Katt Williams
The Ultimate Rap League, Tay Roc
Mayor Talib - Mint Hill Music
Glassboy - Spastic MIDI Signals
Kaye Part 2
Continuation of a discussion with Kaye. How many topics did we divert to?
Audio credit:
Glassboy - Spastic MIDI Signals
Kaye Part 1
I have a conversation with Kaye, a woman of many talents. The first part of the conversation regards who she is, where she's from, and her communications endeavors.
Part 2 is also on the way.
Audio credits:
Katt Williams
The Ultimate Rap League, Tay Roc
Mayor Talib - Mint Hill Music
Nnenna Interview
Today's interview is with Nnenna, the serial entrepreneur. Learn about her background and military experience and how it helped shape her career...paths. You'll undoubtedly learn something along the way; she is definitely built to speak and motivate.
Audio credits:
Katt Williams
The Ultimate Rap League, Tay Roc
Mayor Talib - Mint Hill Music
Glassboy - Spastic MIDI Signals
Femme Noir Files Collab
My first podcast of 2021 was with the lovely ladies of the Femme Noir Files.
Audio credits:
Katt Williams
The Ultimate Rap League, Tay Roc
Mayor Talib - Mint Hill Music
Glassboy - Spastic MIDI Signals
The Breathing Space Interview
I sat down with Benedict Beaumont of Breathing Space. We discuss his professional path that led him to breathwork, and the concept itself. I even do a breathwork demonstration; you may view that here.
Audio credits:
Katt Williams
Mayor Talib - Mint Hill Music
Glassboy - Spastic MIDI signals
FareRyder Interview
On Juneteenth I had the pleasure of interviewing FareRyder, a DMV-based, black-owned ride share company. I was highly impressed by their story and I think you will be too.
Enjoy the interview, and support and share their movement, whether you're local or in areas you'd love to see them expand to.
#SupportBlackBusiness #SupportGoodBusiness
ONE cuss word.
Capital Region Maids
The first interview of 2020 was with Tia of Capital Region Maids. We talked about her experience as a first-generation stateside Jamaican, why she chose her school, the tired PWI versus HBCU debate(15:10), her corporate life(24:23), entrepreneur focus(34:34), crippling perfectionism(49:40), her business Capital Region Maids(51:35), and a shoutout to the Overthink Academy.
Audio credits:
Katt Williams
Mayor Talib - Mint Hill Music
Glassboy - Spastic MIDI Signals
#WonMinuteManWednesdays Rose Memory
Hadn't done #WMMW in a while. First of 2020.
Audio credits:
9th Wonder - Rose Memory. Zion album.
Chappelle's Show
Quick Hit 7 - 2020 Vision
The first podcast of 2020 is just one quick discussion about your intentions as a professional on social media, and how people manage to find you regardless.
RIP Grandma
A poem dedicated to the late Bernice Hughes, on her birthday.
Makin' A Difference Interview
A podcast that was a long time in the makin(g)...because it's been months since my last podcast. Even this was recorded during the summer.
You may have heard us collaborate in the past, but this is the first time I actually sat down with my brother Kenton Makin to talk about his contributions. From the Makin' A Difference podcast, to the Verses and Tiles blog, to various contributions to ESPN's The Undefeated, Kenton is a journalism force that will only continue to resonate.
Hear us discuss origins of his platforms, why we podcast, and the very topics that each of us in the ways that make us unique among the sea of voices. The break @51:28 highlights A Lone Highway Tutoring, Culture PHX and the Artists Against Cancer game, and Bravo Pay. We eventually get to our Facebook sports group, SportsSpeak, and some pop culture discussion.
Note: The podcast is profanity-free other than the Katt Williams quote at the start.
Audio credits:
Katt Williams
Mayor Talib - Mint Hill Music
Murs, 9th Wonder - Tony Robbins Pocketbook
J Dilla - The Diff'rence
#WonMinuteManWednesdays 4
Weekly poem. Dedicated to my frat brother who died March 2018.
Sample Platter poem
I performed at an open mic in DC on 8/31/19.
#WonMinuteManWednesdays 3
Weekly freestyle. Removed from a poem later performed on 8/31/19.
#WonMinuteManWednesdays 2
Weekly freestyle. To the GZA - Mic Trippin beat.
Quick Hits 6 - Jocks & Jay-Z
I just had a few thoughts on the Roc Nation NFL partnership, mainly how social media outrage itches my rectal cavity.
This one is very NSFW so please keep your headphones on.
#WonMinuteManWednesdays 1
First of the weekly freestyles on Wednesdays. Over the Jasmine Sullivan Lions, Tigers & Bears beat.
it's hOur time Podcast intrOurduction
A group of five good friends decided to get together and start a brand new podcast. This episode serves as an introduction and preview of what to expect.
I haven't created the platforms specifically for that podcast so I hosted it here. If you steal my name and make it idle, I will not pay you for access. But I WILL murder you.
Brother Ali interview
In January I had an amazing conversation with Brother Ali, then I had an [opposite of amazing] 2019. But that's the beauty of timeless conversation; when you have the chance to learn from and build with true intelligence, the message is always on time.
Be fed, encouraged, and inspired by this conversation. Shoutouts go to A Lone Highway Tutoring, BOBspotter, and Culture PHX; support black business.
Songs:
Mayor Talib - Mint Hill Music
9th Wonder - StillStanding!!!
Glass Boy - Spastic Midi Signals
los Lauren Interview
Spent some time with my brother and fellow FAMU Rattler los Lauren to talk about his music. We got to preview a few of the songs on his project. Additionally, check out Closet Fulla Fresh Lo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OLHOGSubYg
BP Interview
I recorded a second interview on Christmas Eve, and due to life, am just now releasing. I'm glad the wait is over, because BP is very real, very raw, and very genuine.
This podcast episode has strong language like none other, but also has plenty of amazing messages and stories that I hope people do not gloss over. We split up the hour interview with a small break in between, so please take the time out to feed your entrepreneurial spirit, and kill your ego and your judgmental self.
HB Interview
I had the honor and the pleasure of interviewing Harold Branch ahead of the Homebase 10th Anniversary weekend. We started with his introduction and a discussion of his childhood and upbringing that led him to poetry for 26 years; talked about the nuance and layers of the hood(11:59); he recalled his Ghana visit(15:14); we talked about the current generation and their art(18:38); then he gave his viewpoint on the marketability of poetry(22:02); we talked about some ego tripping relative to Phoenix(25:29); then talked about the origins of Homebase(29:15); followed by the business of poetry, and the black business(36:51).
At 47:11 we took a break, and then at 49:02 we talked about THE Homebase Break(a dark period in my life). At 66:37 I showed appreciation to Foreign Exchange as well as to Homebase for bringing them to Phoenix. At 67:50, we talked about the legacy of Homebase, as well as the upcoming evolution of the Phoenix poetry scene, which is looking goodt. And eventually, at some point, I made my way to a conclusion.
Audio credit:
Hit-Boy - Jay-Z interview
Real Housewives of Atlanta
Little Brother - The Yo-Yo
Little Brother - We Got Now
Michael Douglas interview
On Christmas Eve 2018, I interviewed Michael Douglas. Due to unforeseen circumstances(FORESHADOWING), I didn't edit until 2019. So, we'll start the year off right with another dynamic entrepreneur.