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Imperfect AlliesEpisode 046 - Kris LunsfordKris Lunsford returns! 2022-11-0148 minImperfect AlliesEpisode 045 - Teesha NelsonJoin Chris and Rich in a conversation with their friend and writing partner Teesha Nelson2022-08-261h 04Imperfect AlliesFrom the Archives - Kris LunsfordJoin 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! 2022-08-2430 minImperfect AlliesEpisode 044 - AmbitionChris and Rich talk about ambition! 2022-08-1951 minImperfect AlliesIntermission - Where You At? - Part 2Join 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! 2022-08-1249 minImperfect AlliesIntermission - Where We At? - Part 1Please 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. 2022-08-021h 10Imperfect AlliesEpisode 043 - Netflix: Colin in Black & WhiteThis 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.patreon.com/imperfectallies) and/or leaving us reviews on iTunes!Read Booker T. Washington's book with us for the next 2 weeks. Up From Slavery2021-12-0742 minImperfect AlliesEpisode 042 - The Veil with W.E.B. DuboisThis 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 From Slavery2021-11-2450 minImperfect AlliesEpisode 041 - W.E.B. Dubois' ProgressThis 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 FolkThe Knowledge IllusionWatch Cornel West’s Free Online Course on W.E.B. Du BoisKanye West criticizes Harriet Tubman2021-11-1053 minImperfect AlliesEpisode 040 - Dueling Black ThoughtThis 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 reviews on iTunes!Read W.E.B. Dubois book with us for the next 2 weeks. Souls of Black Folk2021-10-2743 minImperfect AlliesEpisode 039 - Give Where You Have AbundanceThis 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 SignifierThomas Jefferson's AmericaDaveBritney vs Spears2021-10-1347 minImperfect AlliesEpisode 038 - Individualism & ChristianityThis 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 NyeAdam Curtis FilmsJon RonsonPublicly shamedMichael GazzanigaDaniel FoorFlemming RutledgeCapital S SinCornelius Plantiga2021-09-291h 01Imperfect AlliesEpisode 037 - Definite Chief Aim & The Mystical WorldThis 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 GoddardThe SecretBruce Lee's Letter to himselfDaniel Foor Ancestral HealingLoki Chaos Magic2021-09-1549 minImperfect AlliesEpisode 036 - Individualism & PartnershipsThis 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 Percentages Kevin can F himself Memory Class Individualism Documentary 2021-09-0151 minImperfect AlliesEpisode 035 - July 4th: Speak the WHOLE TRUTHThis week we talk about the 4th of JulyCome 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 discussionhttps://youtu.be/rIqbJBpsJLo2021-07-141h 04Imperfect AlliesHow to look at July 4th as an Imperfect AllyCome 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!2021-07-0302 minImperfect AlliesEpisode 034 - Beyond our labels with Myers BriggsThis week we talk to about Myers BriggsCome 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 typehttps://personalityhacker.com/2021-06-301h 13Imperfect AlliesEpisode 033 - Misdiagnosed LabelsThis week we talk to about LabelsCome 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!2021-06-161h 21Imperfect AlliesEpisode 032 - Tyson Yunkaporta Sand Talking with the Imperfect AlliesThis week we talk about Western Society with the writer of Sand Talk, Tyson Yunkaporta. Theimperfectallies.comCome 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 bookhttps://www.amazon.com/Sand-Talk-Indigenous-Thinking-World/dp/0062975641Eddie Murphy Texas Sketchhttps://youtu.be/vMpHqC5RyR8Whats the Rugged Individual https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rugged_individualismEddie Murphy Stevie Wonder & Sinatrahttps://youtu.be/LOLbW2EWcl82021-05-261h 11Imperfect AlliesEpisode 031 - Freedom of Speech in Comedy (Peng Dang v Tony Hinchcliffe)This week we talk about the Peng Dang and Tony Hinchcliffe controversy. Theimperfectallies.comCome 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-interview.html2021-05-191h 32Imperfect AlliesEpisode 030 - Academia & Allyship with Victoria AlexanderThis week we talk to Victoria Alexander, Diversity & Equity Educator https://www.instagram.com/victoriaalxndr/?hl=enCome 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.com2021-05-051h 51Imperfect AlliesEpisode 029 - LeeAnn Bryce on Faith and IdentityThis 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.com2021-04-221h 25Imperfect AlliesEpisode 028 -Resilience in Allyship with Buck Davis 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.ComBuck Davis Follow Buck Watch Buck Davis Pervious Episodes ReferencedPeter Beasley Episode Show NotesHow to be an Ally Steep Hill Experiment The Power of Positivity 2021-04-071h 06Imperfect AlliesEpisode 027 - A Bridge Between Two WorldsChris and Rich talk about being a bridge between two language groups.Watch The Imperfect Allies Now Or Head To Theimperfectallies.ComReferenced Episodes Gerald Conservative Episode GeraldStacey Harkey EpisodeTopics DiscussedThe Avett brothers - No Hard feelingsSand TalkIf 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/imperfectallies2021-03-3157 minImperfect AlliesEpisode 026 -Pioneering Tech While Black with Peter BeasleyChris and Rich talk about Racism in the Technology Industry with Peter BeasleyWatch The Imperfect Allies Now or head to Theimperfectallies.comLinksB.U.I.L.T. InternationalNetwatch SolutionsReferenced EpisodesLiving Authentically - Stacey Harkey Episode Locus of Control Aisha & Shahzad Episode Topics Discussed (in order)The BachelorMatt JamesCMDB What is a CMDBDSM-5 Mental DisordersDSM-5 ListMyers BriggsINTJMicroaggressions...2021-03-101h 11Imperfect AlliesEpisode 025 -Allies over Fame with Stacey HarkeyChris and Rich talk to sketch comedian Stacy Harkey! LinksStacey's InstagramWatch Stacey on Studio C Season 1-9 JK studios Stacey on Conan Referenced EpisodesMoving The Goal Post - Outdoors podcast Locus of Control Aisha & Shahzad Episode Conflict Resolution in different culturesCapitol Riots Episode Thomas Sowell Conservative Talk with GeraldTopics DiscussedFamily Friendly ComedySmothers brothers laugh in Key and Peel Religious Sketch Mission Control Sketch Studio C 2021-02-241h 15Imperfect AlliesEpisode 024 - Conservative Talk with Gerald McAlisterIf 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
2021-02-171h 34Imperfect AlliesEpisode 023 - Aisha and ShahzadIf 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
2021-02-106h 20Imperfect AlliesEpisode 022 - SariaIf 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
2021-02-031h 01Imperfect AlliesEpisode 021 - OutsideIf 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
2021-01-271h 03Imperfect AlliesEpisode 020 - Capitol Riots & Imperfect AlliesChris 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/imperfectallies2021-01-201h 05Imperfect AlliesEpisode 019 - TraditionsThis 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/imperfectallies2021-01-1348 minImperfect AlliesEpisod 018 - Chris and Richie Meet! - 1st Candid Episode!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 makes a huge difference. https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies2021-01-061h 01Imperfect AlliesEpisode 017 - MonnaWe 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/imperfectallies2020-12-1753 minImperfect AlliesEpisode 016 - HillbillyWe 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.comIf 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/imperfectallies2020-12-1059 minImperfect AlliesEpisode 015 - LaRon WrightMatrix 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.56If 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/imperfectallies2020-11-111h 02Imperfect AlliesEpisode 014 - White MagicIf 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/imperfectallies2020-11-041h 05Imperfect AlliesEpisode 013 - Jamie ZeWe talk with Jamie about being Trans. Such a interesting, empathetic and engaging conversation! https://www.facebook.com/JamieZeskeIf 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/imperfectallies2020-10-211h 03Imperfect AlliesEpisode 012 - Robin BeasleyWe 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/imperfectallies2020-10-141h 10Imperfect AlliesEpisode 011 - Eris AlvaradoWe 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/imperfectallies2020-10-071h 12Imperfect AlliesEpisode 010 - Diane MichelleOur 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 dollars a month makes a huge difference. https://www.patreon.com/imperfectallies2020-09-3056 minImperfect AlliesEpisode 009 - Where do we go from here?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. 2020-09-2330 minImperfect AlliesEpisode 008 - PolicePlease hit us up on Facebook and TwitterAlso, consider supporting the show, and get exclusive content, on Patron.2020-09-0958 minImperfect AlliesEpisode 007 - Authentic SelfPlease hit us up on Facebook and TwitterAlso, consider supporting the show, and get exclusive content, on Patron.2020-09-0254 minImperfect AlliesEpisode 006 - Free Candid Conversation!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 and TwitterAlso, consider supporting the show, and get exclusive content, on Patron.2020-08-2656 minImperfect AlliesEpisode 005 - Hip Hop CultureTonight we answer some listener questions and talk about Hip-Hop culture, and crime statistics! Please hit us up on Facebook and TwitterAlso, consider supporting the show, and get exclusive content, on Patron.2020-08-1954 minImperfect AlliesEpisode 004 - VulnerabilityThis week we discuss our differences, vulnerability and politics! Please hit us up on Facebook and TwitterAlso, consider supporting the show, and get exclusive content, on Patron.2020-08-131h 01Imperfect AlliesEpisode 003 - Two LanguagesThis 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.Definition of RacismFull Kanye SpeechPlease hit us up on Facebook and TwitterAlso, consider supporting the show, and get exclusive content, on Patron.2020-08-0554 minImperfect AlliesEpisode 002 - Nick CannonWe 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 PeoplesA brief History of Anti-SemitismOri in Yoruba TraditionArticle and Book on just some of the Anti-Semitic history of the Christian ChurchUS Founding DocumentsVideo on Individualism in American ThoughtPlease hit us up...2020-07-2958 minImperfect AlliesEpisode 001 - CultureChris 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 Americans. We had a few unexpected guests, and pleased to have them chime in.Links from the discussion:White and Black Relationship Data - Article Please hit...2020-07-141h 07