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Banquet Hall PodcastDomonique | The Heart of The CardsIn part two of a multi-part conversation, it's time to DUEL!Domonique and Kyler sit down for a game of Yu-Gi-Oh, a game which both love, but only one of them has found continued success within this storied rivalry. Between magic cards and trap cards, enjoy a conversation on nuance, losing, and creating space for difficult dialogue.
2025-06-2447 min
Banquet Hall PodcastWhy SINNERS (2025) WorksFilm Club is back and we hope yall came ready to chat! This time around, Kyler shares some SINNERS takes from Instagram comments and hilarious phone conversations. In addition, he takes a deeper look into SINNERS and why it works, including discussions on representation, allyship, complex characters, and trust.
2025-06-1225 minBanquet Hall PodcastDomonique | Unforced AlignmentIn part one of a multi-part conversation, Domonique, who many know as Kovu, shares perspective on a recent life journey filled with learning, unlearning, and matcha. Part one of our conversation provides appetizers into boundaries, masculinity, community spaces, as Domonique and Kyler prepare to d-d-d-d-d-d-d-d-duel.
2025-06-101h 37Banquet Hall PodcastZay Monae | Freedom, Warmth, & Love: @the85mil ExperienceZay Monae is a cultural photographer who aims to highlight freedom, warmth, love, joy, and so much more as she captures moments in time that you can feel through the 85mm lens. Our conversation begins with a trip down memory lane as Zay and Kyler reminisce about going to elementary school next to a liquor store, prior to diving deep into this incredible artist's unique vision, perspective, and talent.Support the 85mil series ($the85mil) and be sure to check out zaymonae.com for more!
2025-05-251h 19Banquet Hall PodcastSoulTree | BBL Journeys: Being Becoming LivingThe Banquet Hall is back on Earth Day (aka Kyler's birthday) with a brand new interview with SoulTree, a multi-hyphenated artist/creative with roots in West Philadelphia and Oklahoma. Sit in on our conversation as we walkthrough SoulTree's "BBL Journey" as she navigates being, becoming, and living, in pursuit of her goals.
2025-04-221h 02Banquet Hall PodcastMari | Finding Community that Feels the Same WayBRING IN THE DANCING LOBSTERS because the Banquet Hall is back with another banger. We are joined by Mari, a current law student at Georgetown who is doing incredible work in the community toward prison abolishment. Mari & Kyler go back a decade, back to when Mari was an intern at UCSD's Women Center, and Kyler at the Black Resource Center. Their conversation spans the intricacies of law school during election times (especially this most recent one), finding community that cares the way you do, as well as their confidence in their respective abilities to execute "the worm" successfully.
2025-03-062h 03Banquet Hall PodcastDesmond | Making Your Story The Greatest Story Ever ToldA tale of OG's, Uncs, and Young brothas. The Banquet Hall is back with another one for the music lovers. We are joined by Desmond, a multi-hyphenated artist who is currently studying Music Technology at UC San Diego. Desmond updates Kyler on the state of Black culture at UCSD before they dive into Desmond's journey as an 11-year-old making his first beats, to working on upcoming projects which may or may not include a Drake diss. Whether you're into Hip-Hop, R&B, Lo-Fi, Trap, or Psychedelic Pop, there is something in his catalogue for you!
2025-02-1857 min
Banquet Hall PodcastKiA107: New Year, Authentically UsHappy New Year! Asha and Kyler link back up for the first time since 2024 to discuss the intentions set at the beginning of the year, fashion do's and don'ts, vacations, relaxation, and much more!
2025-02-141h 16Banquet Hall PodcastAlexandria | The Joys of Modeling and Building VillagesHappy New Year, Black History Month, and whatever else we missed! The Banquet Hall is back with a brand new episode featuring Alexandria, a proud mom, model, and much more, who is back on the podcast now that the GNX dust has settled.
Alex and Kyler talk about everything from the best fried rice and chicken strips EVER, to words of wisdom (and love) for her beautiful son that deserves to be heard by the masses.
2025-02-0546 min
Banquet Hall PodcastKiA106: Keepin' the Holidays Authentic
It is holiday season at The Banquet Hall which means Asha and Kyler had to take time to have an authentic conversation about what it means to celebrate the holidays in our late 20's. We talk about holiday traditions, whether or not our kids will be introduced to Santa Clause, navigating budgeting time with loved ones, and much more!
Let us know your traditions in the comments!
2024-12-301h 25Banquet Hall PodcastMonique | Watering Our Mind's GardenKyler is blessed to be joined by his little big sister, Monique, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (@talks.with.monique), who gifts listeners with a look back at their friendship which originates back to the yester years of the mid-2000's where they both showcased their talents at the academic decathlon. In addition to walks down memory lane, Monique also shares tips on how to maximize your relationship with your therapist as she gives us an inside scoop of her journey to becoming an LMFT.
Whether you are trying to figure out if the...
2024-12-061h 25Banquet Hall PodcastDestiny | Painting the Murals of Our LivesHave you ever passed by a mural and wondered what its story was? Where the artist is? Or why it looked that way? Kyler sits down with Destiny, (@ifiqueart) to talk about her family's rich cultural roots, the zone she gets in before embarking on a journey to paint a mural, and much more in this colorful conversation all about the intricacies of what goes into creating her beautiful art.
2024-12-021h 25
Banquet Hall PodcastKiA104: Kendrick Kept it AuthenticWhere were you when your friend from LA texted you that Kendrick dropped?
Asha and Kyler have thoughts, and kept it authentic to how that album drop made us feel on this Feel Good Friday.
2024-11-2341 minBanquet Hall PodcastNella | Time Capsule Stories of Self-ActualizationThe Banquet Hall is back with a fresh interview with Nella, another one of Kyler's high school classmates, but this interview is unique because Kyler & Nella have not seen each other, nor have had an extended conversation since high school (and even then, they didn't chat much back then). We ended up having a stellar conversation on those trademark stories of youth that shape the people we are today, including many inspirational anecdotes about the power of shining your own light, in spite of what the world may reflect back to you.
2024-11-211h 14
Banquet Hall PodcastKiA102: THE 30'S ARE COMING! (Pt. 2: Nostalgia / Damn We Old.)Keepin' it Authentic is back with more talk about the 30's! This time around, Kyler and Asha take an extended trip down Nostalgia Ave. as they discuss the technology we grew up on, the sentimental things that we have had to learn to let go of, and the elements of their lives they are working on today, to form a sturdy foundation for the next phases of their young adult lives.
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2024-08-171h 43Banquet Hall PodcastIsiah | A Backyard Brotherhood
The Banquet Hall is in the backyard with it (along with many, many airplanes heading to LAX)! We are blessed to be joined by one of Kyler's closest friends, the artist formerly known as Izzy Bee, Isiah. Join us for a trip down memory lane as these two best friends since middle school talk through basketball trick shots, the spirit of competition, and the importance of a strong brotherhood as a safe space to grow and develop into the men we are today.
2024-08-121h 05
Banquet Hall PodcastKiA101: THE 30'S ARE COMING! (pt. 1)Now formally introducing a new once in a while podcast to The Banquet Hall Feed: Keepin' it Authentic with Kyler & Asha! The 30's are coming soon for Kyler & Asha (slightly sooner for Asha), so we thought we would start the series with some of the things we are looking forward to, and start chiseling down on some listener submissions about things they are anxious/worried about entering a new decade of life.
Make sure to follow KiA on IG @Keepinit.Authentic
2024-08-1042 minBanquet Hall PodcastAsha | An Introduction to Keepin' it AuthenticThe Banquet Hall is officially back and bigger than ever with another live episode featuring future co-host of Keepin' it Authentic (A Banquet Hall Pod), Asha! Asha and Kyler go way back to the 5th grade classroom at Maria Regina, and are excited to share with you plenty of stories from yesterday as they prepare to bring a boost of authenticity to the podcast feed.
2024-08-0549 min
The Irrelevant PodcastThe Military Madman (Kyler Barracks)Today we talk to a man that doesn't understand the RPE scale and will push things far beyond their limits!
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2024-06-261h 45Banquet Hall PodcastTrae Whyte | Creative Integrity & Intentional StorytellingIn this world of IG Reels and TikToks (for now?), what has happened to long-form content? We are joined by Trae Whyte, a film director, screenwriter, and storyteller from a small community in Jamaica, As a passionate and experienced writer/storyteller, Trae has a very thoughtful perspective on the art form, and shared many of those gems with us throughout this episode. Grab your favorite buttery popcorn (and Dune popcorn bucket if you must), and join us for a deep dive on all things film including our favorite dumb fun movies, the implications of the streaming era, representation in...
2024-04-291h 46Banquet Hall PodcastAshley | Road Trips & The Joys of CreativityPack your bags because it is time for a Banquet Hall road trip! Ashley's introduction to The Hall begins with tales from our favorite (and least favorite) road trips, then we embark on a journey through the joys of creativity. Ashley shares with us about her first performances, her painting inspirations, and the role her daughters play in her creative journey. Join us for laughs, insight, and so much more!
2024-04-221h 31Banquet Hall PodcastChauncey Maynor | Flowers & Self-Affirming LegaciesAhead of the release of his newest project, Flowers (Releasing April 30, 2024), Chauncey stops by The Banquet Hall to talk about his beginnings as a recording artist, his forthcoming documentary, and the inspirations behind this newest project.
2024-04-151h 07Banquet Hall PodcastWalter Ford | Thinking About Comedy & The Pursuit of GreatnessWalter Ford is a comedian, writer, future motivational speaker, and much more. Throughout our conversation, we discuss Walter's start within the comedy world, he gives us a behind the scenes look at what life as a comedian is really like, and of course provides listeners with plenty of laughs throughout the episode. This episode has a little bit of everything including the sexiest places to go in San Diego, one of the most terrifying moments of Walter's life venturing outside of Gary, Indiana, as well as metacognition!
2024-04-081h 07Banquet Hall PodcastEvan Volk | Saving the Planet One Bar at a TimeThe Banquet Hall is lucky to be joined by San Diego's own Evan Volk, an artist & lifeguard who lives his life with intention on doing what he can to make the world a better place. Evan's artistry is educational while also keeping a great vibe that anyone can get with. This episode is all about his love for the environment, surfing, how he got his start with music, and his experience on a video on Cut's Youtube Channel
2024-03-2458 minBanquet Hall PodcastDEEP$iDE | Bringing People Together through Music
Music is something that can bring people together from many different walks of life. We are lucky to be joined by DEEP$iDE who is a young artist on the rise. From Texas to San Diego, DEEP$iDE has been learning his voice through music, and has aspirations of learning the ins and outs of music from all around the world. Our conversation goes from his musical origin stories, to his influences, all the way to a introductory conversation regarding appreciation versus appropriation when it comes to the rich cultures behind the music we listen to.
2024-03-231h 19Banquet Hall PodcastEbony | An Invitation to a Safe SpaceThe Banquet Hall has moved locations and is officially an LA based podcast! To welcome in the new podcast setup, we are joined by Ebony who is a therapist & doula amongst other interesting things. Our conversation brings you an introvert's perspective on life, while also diving deep into the inner workings of the brain and body and how this impacts us within the realm of mental health & therapy.
2024-03-111h 14Banquet Hall PodcastMalia | Sipping & Painting: A Portrait of FriendshipThe Banquet Hall is proud to present the FIRST in-person recording featuring none other than Malia. Malia welcomes us into her space for a sip and paint filled with plenty of laughs, stories, creative insight, and so much more. Join us on a journey through Malia and Kyler's friendship as they explore advocating for our people, the meaning of colors, and the power of friendship, amongst many other riveting topics.
2024-03-042h 34Banquet Hall PodcastJessica | Creating Something Out of AnythingJessica Bahena is a multi-faceted creative who stops by The Banquet Hall to tell stories about the importance of family in her life, the value found in writing about our history, and sharing historical perspectives, and how sentimental the creative process can be (even when you are starting from scratch).
2024-02-2653 minBanquet Hall PodcastDe'Von & Sinclair | Black Studies & Building a Company CultureDid anyone order seconds? De'Von & Sinclair join us back at their VIP Banquet Hall table to bring us up to speed on what they have been up to over the past year, including Play Black Wall Street's mentorship program, Tulsa trip, Classic Edition game, and more! We also engage in a riveting conversation surrounding the importance of Black Studies and give some insight on what goes into building a brand identity and company culture.
Ready for your own Play Black Wall Street Game? Head over to playblackwallstreet.com/banquethallpodcast
2024-02-191h 18Banquet Hall PodcastCurtis | Your New Favorite Feel Good RapperFrom New Jersey to San Diego, Curtis set out to make a name for himself as an artist. Kyler & Curtis met just a few weeks ago at Black Xpression, and when the vibes are right, the collaborations are seamless. Join us for a conversation on navigating the art scene, the art of music videos, and learning to find your voice through community.
2024-02-121h 18Banquet Hall PodcastFirme Voices | Poetry, Culture, Community
The Banquet Hall is joined by an amazing community movement, Firme Voices, who aims to embrace cultura through poetry. Join us for a deep dive into the importance of having space to explore the roots of Chicano poetry, and how influential poetry has been throughout history for Black and Brown communities.
Be sure to check out Firme Voices podcast, as well as their upcoming open mic events, including a collaboration with Black Xpression on February 10th!
2024-02-0836 minBanquet Hall PodcastJoe Mac | Speaking with Intention: From 100 Hours to 3 MinutesThe Banquet Hall is back with award-winning artist, Joe McClain Jr. Joe is a slam poet, inspirational speaker, Navy veteran, author, and so much more. Our conversation centers on the hard work it takes to build up a craft like slam poetry, and why it is important to remain humble throughout the journey.Learn more about Joe on his website, joemacspeaks.com
2024-01-2957 minBanquet Hall PodcastSME.SHZ | Analyzing & Coloring the World with SoundThe Banquet Hall is back with Derric aka SME.SHZ who is a DJ and rapper from San Diego. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and sit with us as we discuss how sound has shaped the way he views the world around him, and how that analytical mindset has helped shape his craft.
2024-01-211h 24Banquet Hall PodcastKellz Jokenword | The Inner Workings of Comedy and PoetryThe Banquet Hall is back with an award-winning Standup Comedian AND Spokenword Poet, Kellz Jokenword aka the Funniest Poet Alive. Join us for a deep dive into his comic origin stories and how his unique style of observational comedy has progressed throughout his career.
2024-01-151h 03Banquet Hall PodcastCleopatra | Game Night at The Banquet HallThe Banquet Hall is opening 2024 with a game night and we are joined by Cleopatra, the owner and creator of Keep It A Buck Party Game (https://keepitabuckpartygame.com/). Get to know how she created a very entertaining game about vulnerability and fearlessness, as well as how she found the creative community in San Diego. Be sure to stick around to the very end as our conversation shifts to the importance of sex positivity and sex positive media as well as the underrepresentation of Black women in an industry that might surprise you!
2024-01-031h 05Banquet Hall PodcastGJ | Blackitarianism & Constant LearningThe final episode of 2023! We are lucky to be joined by GJ for a wide-ranging conversation with a little bit of everything for everyone. Tap in with us for stories about getting the perfect shot in the midst of chaos, the birth of his daughter, whether Andre 3000 playing the flute counts as Hip-Hop, why you should document your workouts, and much much more.
2023-12-311h 49Banquet Hall PodcastMonét Nyree | Making a Collage Out of Every DayMonét Nyree Panza is a multidimensional, creative being committed to expressing emotions and thought forms in the format of music, photography, muse work/modeling, graphic design and collage.
Our conversation was a free-flowing dialogue about the spirit of creativity, community, and perspective. Whether it is behind the camera, in front of Photoshop, or within a collage, Monét's spirit always finds a way into her art, and she encourages others to do the same.
2023-12-1858 minBanquet Hall PodcastTaylor | How We Connect with the EarthThe Banquet Hall is joined by your friendly neighborhood oceanographer, Taylor McKie, who shares plenty of inspiring stories about her journey from Arkansas to the Pacific Ocean as she navigates this portion of life as a Ph.D. candidate. Our conversation focuses on beautiful mistakes we make in discovering our passions, a reflection on how humans connect with the Earth, and a few ocean puns along the way.
2023-12-111h 03
Banquet Hall PodcastFree Game Fridays 04: Navigating the Job MarketWelcome back to Free Game Fridays! Each session of this 4-part series, we discuss an overarching topic, how it has manifested in our personal and professional lives, and provide some gems for listeners to takeaway with them.
For our final session, tune in for the gems on finding a job, making sure that resume is flawless, and leaving a great impression during your interview. Whether you are looking for your first job, next job, or your last job, this is the podcast for you!
2023-12-0845 minBanquet Hall PodcastLittle Blue | From Philly to Black XpressionThe Banquet Hall is excited to welcome Little Blue (she/her) to the podcast! She is a Spoken Word Poet who was born and raised in Philadelphia and she will be featuring at Black Xpression on Friday, December 8, 2023! Prior to her feature, we wanted to make sure that the Black Xpression audience got to know Little Blue's background a little more, from her poetry origin in high school, to publishing her first collection of poetry entitled Before I Self Destruct.
After you check out the episode, be sure to tap in with Little Blue...
2023-12-0316 minBanquet Hall PodcastDJ AlmondEyez | Behind the TurntablesA Banquet Hall is not complete without a resident DJ! This week's episode we are bringing you the vibes with DJ AlmondEyez who is a DJ, chef, mother, rapper, and more from SouthEast San Diego. Our conversation ranges from tiny houses, to DJ pet peeves, to why Pan-African Studies matters, so there is a little bit of something for everyone!
2023-11-271h 44Banquet Hall PodcastPascal | Young, Gifted, & BlackYoung, Gifted, & Black is not only the organization that Pascal founded at Cuyamaca, it also perfectly embodies who Pascal is as an artist. While she is still growing into herself and her voice as a poet and artist, I know that she is destined for greatness. I am more than honored that she trusted me to help her tell her story, and I hope that you all gain so much inspiration from what we discuss throughout this episode. Grab a cup of tea, your favorite candle (preferably from StashCandleCo), and join us for a lively conversation about the ins and...
2023-11-181h 29Banquet Hall PodcastChristian | Giving Love to Where the Grass is BrownEveryone knows the warning about the grass on the other side of the fence, but what do we do about those brown spots in our yard? Love them. Chris stops by The Banquet Hall to talk about college access and success, as well as the importance of owning every part of our stories as we aim to serve our communities.
2023-11-131h 36Banquet Hall PodcastSabrina | BinaBears & Discovering Purpose through Passion
Our conversation on the podcast is one a long time coming, as BinaBears was one of the main stories that I wanted to be sure to highlight when I envisioned The Banquet Hall. We discussed how impactful death and grief can be on a person, how your passion can help give clarity to your purpose, all culminating in how BinaBears came to be. I highly encourage each and every one of you to give consideration to purchasing a memory bear for yourself; however, for now, pour a cup of your favorite tea, and sit in on our conversation.
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2023-11-061h 45
Salt Lake DirtNathan Blackwell - The Last Movie Ever Made - (2023 FILMQUEST) - Episode 186We are very excited to be covering FilmQuest 2023. This is the festival's 10 year anniversary and I wanted to celebrate it by talking to as many filmmakers as I possibly could.
Great films, incredible conversations!
Thanks for listening.
Kyler
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FilmQuest Episode #18
GUEST: Nathan Blackwell
FILM: The Last Movie Ever Made
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Synopsis: With the world about to end, Marshall convinces a group of friends and strangers to help finish the sci-fi movie he abandoned in high school.
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2023-11-0112 minBanquet Hall PodcastMeron | Finding Your Voice & Affirming Your StoryThe Banquet Hall is back with a special guest from Kyler's high school squad! Meron (musically known as Abyssinian Gold) is from Los Angeles, California and has one of the most amazing singing voices. Take a seat at our table as we reminisce on eating cookies at the snack bar in high school at 7:30am, Kyler and Meron recording a song together, that one time she asked to touch his afro, and much more.
2023-10-3055 min
Banquet Hall PodcastTianna | Stories that Deserve Space in this World
Tianna (they/she) is a writer, a big sister, and aspiring movie critic, who is infatuated with vampire media, the lives of trees, and collage-making. There are so many stories on this planet that deserve space in this world, and Tianna’s is definitely one of those. The best part is? We reserved a spot at the table for you to join us for the stories.
Be sure to check out my website to learn more about T!
2023-10-231h 32Banquet Hall PodcastKennedy | Seeing the Future Clearly NowKennedy is an optometry student starting her journey at Berkeley.
Join us at the table as we talk about what optometry entails, growing into leadership as a young Black student, and of course, how on Earth she became a Clippers fan.
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2023-10-161h 02Banquet Hall PodcastLew Salem | More Than a VerseThe Banquet Hall is back with a local San Diego artist, Lew Salem, who is also a member of the Black Xpression team. Join us for a deep dive into some of his inspirations as an artist, his love for Formula One, and a peek into how he sees his world as a creative.
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Banquet Hall PodcastFree Game Fridays 03: Friends, How Many of Us Know How to Make Them?Welcome back to Free Game Fridays! Each session of this 4-part series, we discuss an overarching topic, how it has manifested in our personal and professional lives, and provide some gems for listeners to takeaway with them.
We all need somebody to lean on right? Everyone talks about the importance of community and support systems, but not enough talk about where to find it. For part 3, we are bringing you some tips on how to build, maintain, and navigate friendships in young adulthood.
2023-10-0631 minBanquet Hall PodcastPrecious | Life is a CanvasPrecious is a full-time student, artist, seamstress, and Youtuber.
I had the pleasure of meeting Precious during her first year at UC Zoom Diego. I interviewed her for a position at my job, and eventually got to co-supervise her. We frequently had conversations about her passions as it relates to fashion and business, movies that she hasn’t seen, and whatever else the day may bring. Pull up a seat and join our conversation about navigating college in 2020, correct dishwasher usage, and building out her artistic endeavors.
https://www.thefourthkyler.com/bhp/precious
2023-10-021h 23Banquet Hall PodcastAliaya | The Pursuit of Curiosity: The World is YoursAliaya is a travel encourager from Los Angeles.
Aliaya is one of the most well-traveled people I know, with voyages spanning several countries across multiple continents in the pursuit of curiosity. Our conversation has multiple stops in destinations such as building confidence in adulthood, traveling abroad, analog moments in a digital world, and much much more.
Whether you have never left your backyard, or have traveled all around the world, we hope this episode inspires you to want to pursue even more knowledge about what exists out there. Grab your passport, make sure your seat...
2023-09-251h 13Banquet Hall PodcastPaola | Healing to Live & Living to HealPaola is a holistic healer, an artist, as well as a licensed massage therapist from New York.
She is also the only guest of the podcast thus far that I have a “secret handshake” with. Her specialty as a massage therapist is relaxation & mind/body integration, which is a great backdrop for this episode. Join us for advice on maximizing your massage experiences, how to live your life without limitations, New York culture, and much more.
https://www.thefourthkyler.com/bhp/paola
2023-09-221h 46Banquet Hall PodcastCambria | From the Laundry Room to the DentistCambria is a podcaster (another 1/4 of FourDeepPod) as well as a dental student at Howard University.
Cambria is one of the most ambitious people that I know and truly cares about the people in her circle. She is the first person I ever met that wanted to be a dentist, and I will never forget when I visited her in DC and saw her in her scrubs - she really be doing the damn thing. This episode gives you a peek into that journey, plenty of UCSD stories (and teasers to some that everybody can’t hear), co...
2023-09-111h 17
Banquet Hall PodcastFree Game Fridays 02: Ask For Help!!!Welcome back to Free Game Fridays! Each session of this 4-part series, we discuss an overarching topic, how it has manifested in our personal and professional lives, and provide some gems for listeners to takeaway with them.
As young adults who are hustlers, entrepreneurs, and perfectionists, sometimes we get caught up trying to do it all ourselves. This episode is all about utilizing resources as a young adult and learning where, when, why, & how to ask for the help you need. Whether you are in college, going to college, or an adult in need of some guidance...
2023-09-0854 minBanquet Hall PodcastJames | Fostering Black Joy for Brilliant Black ChildrenJames is a graduate student, poet, & gamer from Sacramento, California.
James is definitely a math person. This episode aims to unpack what it means to start any discussion with the assumption that Black Children are Brilliant. Combine that with Math Education, and I cannot wait to see the impact the future Dr. James King has on this world.
The way that James talks about math education is engaging in a way that I have not seen a lot of. You can really tell this is his shit. He is much more than just a mathematician...
2023-09-051h 32Banquet Hall PodcastTaylor | Mommy Gang or Don't BangTaylor (she/her) is a mother, caregiver, and social worker from Los Angeles.
Our friendship started on AOL Instant Messenger (known to the OG’s as AIM), eventually became best friends, went to homecoming and prom together, and maintain a close friendship to this day! This episode is filled with laughter and heartwarming stories as we talk about the trials and tribulations of motherhood, alongside a discussion of the importance of a strong support system (shout out to the MommyGang group chat). In addition, we get some insight into the fields of Psychology and Social Work, giving so...
2023-08-2850 minBanquet Hall PodcastIrene | Storytelling as a SuperpowerIrene is a blogger and graduate student from San Diego.
I couldn’t think of a more suitable name for this episode than Storytelling as a Superpower because I believe that is a unique gift that both Irene and I share. We truly value the depth of meaning within the words that we use every single day. It is clear that we both also understand and appreciate the value of telling our stories, as evidenced by both this podcast, and her blog, RenRenSpeaks. This episode gave us an opportunity to talk at lengths about st...
2023-08-201h 16
Banquet Hall PodcastTable for One | New S*** & Podcast ElitismAs promised, The Obsidian Poet debuts a new piece on Table for One and talks a little about podcast elitism.
Check out the Q&A feature on Spotify to leave anonymous questions!
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2023-08-1906 minBanquet Hall PodcastPhe.Be | Being Yourself - All You Can Be!Phe.Be is a multi-faceted artist from Ghana, currently in San Diego.
Prior to recording this episode, Phe.Be had just appeared on CBS 8 performing one of her original songs. Seeing someone I know and have so much love for, doing what they love, on TV, was such a magical experience. On our episode, we get some behind the scenes to that morning, some tips on how to give better feedback to your artist friends, as well as some tea recommendations because why not?
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2023-08-1648 minBanquet Hall PodcastSalvador | Sound's Good to Me!Salvador is a sound designer, composer, engineer, producer, and dancer from San Diego. Not only is he talented as an artist, but culture is so important for him, and that’s what made our conversation really engaging - a shared understanding, love, and respect for marginalized cultures. Sal is especially passionate about his border town communities, and gives us some insight as to why that it is important. Sal’s unique life perspective as it pertains to sound, movement, and dance, is why art is so important within any field. Turn up the volume before pressing play, you’re in for...
2023-08-141h 00Banquet Hall PodcastSierra | Black Girls Just Wanna Have FunSierra is from Los Angeles and is one of the co-hosts of the Black Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Podcast. Throughout our conversation, we discuss why she decided to get into podcasting (including a preview of a forthcoming pod, Moments We Gather, and get some behind the scenes stories from BGJWHF. If you are in search of some adulting do’s and don’ts, we also have a fun conversation exploring Sierra navigating her adult life, including her stops in the New England and Utah areas (quite a bit different from LA to most people). Oh, and can’t forget...
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Banquet Hall PodcastNext Up on BHPThe Banquet Hall is growing!
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2023-08-1001 min
Banquet Hall PodcastTable for One | Mailbag III: The Pursuit of HappinessFinal part of the 3-part mailbag series!
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2023-08-0921 minBanquet Hall PodcastBrittany & Evan | For Community & BeyondThe Banquet Hall is back with another couple! Join us for a lively discussion with Evan & Brittany, two of San Diego's premier talents when it comes to the art scene.
We shared a lot of laughs in this episode and a lot of gems. This episode was recorded not long after Brittany performed on CBS 8 as part of the Daygo’s Finest Series, so we got a little behind the scenes of what that day looked like. In addition, we talk about some of their other endeavors including facilitating uncomfortable conversations, and curating a “Digital Jam Session at t...
2023-08-071h 36
Banquet Hall PodcastFree Game Fridays 01: All About Your "Why"Introducing a new limited series brought to you by Black Beauty Near You and The Banquet Hall! Jaida is making a 4-part return to the pod to share some wisdom. Each session, we discuss an overarching topic, how it has manifested in our personal and professional lives, and provide some gems for listeners to takeaway with them.
At the core of any business, project, activity, really anything we do, there is some underlying reason why. Whether it is driven by personal goals, family values, or basic human needs, it is important for us to figure out what...
2023-08-0432 min
Banquet Hall PodcastTable for One | Mailbag II: Beard Care, Financial Advice, and Blerd SupremacyPart 2 of Mailbag Time featuring 10 more questions submitted by listeners.
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2023-08-0125 minBanquet Hall PodcastArielsela | The Art of MultiplicityArielsela is a mutli-faceted artist and public health advocate.
I was ecstatic to have Arielsela on the pod so that we could talk about all of the different phases and variations of Arielsela the person and the artist. She has learned to embrace multiplicity as she builds out her unique life pathway. This has led her on many journeys filled with discovery of self and the world as she grows more and more comfortable with expressing her unique self. Throughout the episode we revisit her stories modeling, performing, and working toward a better future of public health...
2023-07-311h 23
Banquet Hall PodcastTable for One | Mailbag Time: Barbenheimer & How to Get on The Banquet HallA special mailbag episode of the Banquet Hall.
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2023-07-2916 minBanquet Hall PodcastAndre 1k | Making Sure Everybody Eats
Andre is a rapper, higher education professional, and political scientist from Shelby, North Carolina.
For Andre, one of his biggest priorities is making sure that his loved ones are able to eat and find nourishment holistically. This is embedded in everything that he does, from growing his own food and herbs in his garden, to his dedication to educating others on his unique understanding of the political landscape of the world from his academic experiences. As someone who has lived in many places during his journey from Shelby to San Diego, Andre blesses us with plenty of...
2023-07-241h 37Banquet Hall PodcastAll in with NillaWhat does it mean to be All In on yourself? This episode of The Banquet Hall Podcast features Nilla, a rapper from Inglewood, California. One of the most inspirational qualities about her? Her mindset to be fully invested in herself and her craft to the point she has elevated her celebrity exponentially in such a short period of time. Tune in for a lively conversation about Nilla’s journey figuring that out. From her viral Front Seat Freestyle, to having her own billboard up in her neighborhood, Nilla gives us a bunch of gems so you won’t want to m...
2023-07-171h 06Banquet Hall PodcastA Joi of All TradesJoi is a multi-faceted artist, scientist, and a mother from Los Angeles.
If you find yourself as a person with multiple talents and interests (creative, academic, or something else), you are sure to find inspiration in this episode. Joi has a strong ability to turn things she is interested and passionate about into tangible facets of her life. Throughout my time knowing her, I have witnessed an evolution in her art/creativity, hair, and intellectual interests. What hasn’t changed at all? Her character. I’m a big fan of this human and honored to share the planet with her...
2023-06-261h 21Banquet Hall PodcastIVKyler | Tales from the MBA: A Black Graduation SpeechOn June 16, 2023, Kyler participated in UC San Diego's Black Graduation Ceremony to formally celebrate his completion of his MBA. He was selected to be one of two class speakers, and this episode serves as the uncut version of the speech given. Find the live version here: https://player.vimeo.com/video/837093364?h=bddab559c9
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2023-06-1720 minBanquet Hall PodcastCamille | Making a Movie Out of LifeCamille is a DJ, media personality, fellow MBA alum, and the host and creator of Scratching the Record Podcast!
Moments are so important throughout our journeys, including the highs and the lows, so we might as well make a movie out of all of them. Our conversation hits all corners of the globe as we also discuss a wide-ranging array of topics including the power of the metaphor, scrambled eggs, washing machines, Little Caesar’s Pizza, Kanye, and much more. Whether you want to know why someone would ever decide to do a graduate program during a gl...
2023-05-151h 09Banquet Hall PodcastJazzalyn | Empowering a Future Generation of Black Women LeadersWith all that Jazzalyn has accomplished in her life, it is important for her to pass on her knowledge, experiences, successes, and shortcomings, with the next generation of leaders who aim to make a difference in the world. This second half of the conversation was so powerful, it needed to have its own episode.
In Part 2, we take a deep dive into the founding story of Black Girls Leadership Academy as well as the importance of representation in mentorship. Jazzalyn also gives us a sample of the atmosphere she aims to curate as a fitness instructor with...
2023-05-1053 minBanquet Hall PodcastJazzalyn | Activism from the HeartJazzalyn is an activist, fitness instructor, and business woman. She is also one of the Co-Founders of Black Girls Leadership Academy. As a leader, sister, and friend, she has expanded my view of the world in really human and loving ways. I knew our conversation on the podcast would be an exceptional and moving one, which is why it needed to be split in 2. In part 1, we get to know Jazzalyn’s story growing up in South Central LA, and the origin stories of her fight against the systems of incarceration in our society. We also let the audience in...
2023-05-081h 18Banquet Hall PodcastKovu | Cultivating a Self-Sustaining CommunityKovu is a leader in the poetry community who is passionate about providing resources to community members in hopes of playing his part in cultivating a self-sustaining community. Why? That’s what the episode is for, but I would encourage you to consider why wouldn’t he? There are many layers to Kovu, but what is evident in every action he takes, he approaches life in a human-centered way, whether it is through providing space for people, or strategically executing a game of Monopoly. Join us to learn about the birth of Black Xpression, what “home” means for him and his...
2023-05-011h 20Banquet Hall PodcastAlexis | The Legend of the 10 HatsThe Banquet Hall is back and this time we are joined with Alexis Eubank who is an Event Production Coordinator based out of Los Angeles. Since I have known her, she has been working her best to be the best version of herself with every hat she wears in everything she does, whether it is dance, or coordinating events for Hollywood’s finest.
In this episode, we discuss her journey discovering who she can be with her Dance degree, her ideas for the perfect Kyler-themed event, as well as how her mindset allows her to be the bo...
2023-04-241h 16Banquet Hall PodcastJa'cylynn | Journeys into Motherhood, Part 2: Support Systems & Sharing Your StoryAs the first mom on the pod, I wanted to learn more about Ja’cylynn’s journey to become a mother to her beautiful child. Part of that story though contains grief and navigating difficult times as she aimed to build a family. That hasn’t stopped her from wanting to be a voice and an advocate for other parents who navigate infertility. In part 2 of our conversation, we focus the role of strong support systems when navigating spiritual, platonic, and romantic relationships.
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This episode features our guest sharing about their experience with miscar...
2023-04-181h 03Banquet Hall PodcastJa'cylynn | Journeys into Motherhood, Part 1: Empathy, Infertility, & Sharing Your StoryAs the first mom on the pod, I wanted to learn more about Ja’cylynn’s journey to become a mother to her beautiful child. Part of that story though contains grief and navigating difficult times as she aimed to build a family. That hasn’t stopped her from wanting to be a voice and an advocate for other parents who navigate infertility. In part 1 of our conversation, we focus the role of empathy, and the importance of sharing stories when navigating motherhood and infertility.
Trigger Warning:
This episode features our guest sharing about their experi...
2023-04-041h 13
Banquet Hall PodcastVictoria | Public Health & The Spirit of CommunityVictoria is a public health advocate, business woman, & dancer from Compton. She is also one of the Co-Founders of Black Girls Leadership Academy.
At the peaks of the pandemic, Victoria worked on the front lines in underserved communities to bring COVID resources to those that need it most. I was blessed to have her on the podcast to talk about her journeys within the field of public health & community care all around the world.
https://www.thefourthkyler.com/bhp/victoria
2023-03-271h 18Banquet Hall PodcastTenomewah | Shadow Work & The Art of Being HumanTenomewah is a poet, author, and makeup artist from Oakland.
You know having another poet on the podcast was going to lead to a conversation with DEPTH. I have never felt more seen through somebody else’s perspective on the art of poetry and the power of the poet (you gonna wanna get a notepad out for this one).
It is my pleasure for you all to join us for plenty of laughs as we discuss her debut poetry book, Shadow Work, the importance of reading (good job if you made it this far), and ho...
2023-03-201h 50Banquet Hall PodcastJaida & Jada | Business BestiesIn this episode of The Banquet Hall, I am proud to welcome back Jaida and Jada for a discussion on what it means to be supportive of your friends who are business owners.
Be sure to also tune in for their individual episodes from season 1 of The Banquet Hall to learn more about Green Line Planner and Black Beauty Near You
https://www.thefourthkyler.com/bhp/businessbesties
2023-03-131h 08Banquet Hall PodcastBria | JustBriFree Yoga & WellnessThe Banquet Hall is back and it is time for some yoga and to learn more about its rich history, especially as it pertains to Black & Brown bodies. Take a deep breath, and join us for a conversation that includes Bria’s journey across the country, her pursuit of yoga instruction, and most importantly, what she keeps in her yoga bag!
Learn more about Bria on her website!
https://www.thefourthkyler.com/bhp/bria
2023-02-0246 minBanquet Hall PodcastTable for One: Podcasting 101AIn this week's edition of Table for One, Kyler shares a brief synopsis about how he got into podcasting and provided a recommendation for a podcast you might want to tune into if you are enjoying The Banquet Hall.
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2023-01-1610 minBanquet Hall PodcastDe'Von Truvel & Sinclair | Play Black Wall Street & The M4 Show2 guests at once!?! The Banquet Hall is proud to be joined by De'Von Truvel & Sinclair aka Thee Health Nerd, aka De'Clair. They are a beautiful Black couple who founded Play Black Wall Street, and host The Melanated Married Millionaires in the Making Show (The M4 Show). Join us for a lively conversation about building businesses with your partner, the creation of Play Black Wall Street, and a snippet into the moment Sinclair found out that Play Black Wall Street would be in the hands of every NBA player with the help of the Jrue and Lauren Holiday Foundation.
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2023-01-111h 17Banquet Hall PodcastKenny | Don't Forget to Floss!Dr. Kenny Jones (he/him) is a multi-hyphenated artist from the Bay Area, and one of Kyler's former roommates.
From photography, to dentistry, to curating beats (like the one you hear in our intro music), Kenny is a dynamic artist with a mesmerizing personality. Join us for a conversation focused in service, making people smile, tips from a dentist, and of course a roommate story or 2!
https://www.thefourthkyler.com/bhp/kenny
2023-01-021h 03Banquet Hall PodcastPaolo | Dinner is Served with @CookingPaoPaoPaolo (he/him) is a chef specializing in Filipino Cuisine who makes (in our opinion,) the best ube cookies in the world.
Join us with the newest resident chef of The Banquet Hall for a deep dive into his journey with food, a heart-warming story about his bubble bath kitchen, and how cooking helps to connect him with his cultural roots.
https://www.thefourthkyler.com/bhp/paolo
2022-12-2649 minBanquet Hall PodcastAkeya | Black Vanity Cosmetics & The Hustle Lab LLCAkeya (she/her) is an entrepreneur from New Jersey.
It didn’t take long for us to find some similarities in our backgrounds within the realm of business. I think that anyone who is looking to become their own boss can learn a lot from Akeya’s journey. I mean, it’s in the name of her LLC, The Hustle Lab. There’s room at our table for you, so pull up a seat, and prepare for destination inspiration!
https://www.thefourthkyler.com/bhp/akeya
2022-12-1939 minBanquet Hall PodcastTable for One: Full BloomJoin the host of The Banquet Hall for a special Q&A about his upcoming poetry project.
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2022-12-1432 minBanquet Hall PodcastPreview: Special Q&A EpisodeTomorrow's episode will be a brand new episode type: Table for One. Join me for a special Q&A with... myself! Submit questions via our Anchor Dashboard or social media DM's!
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2022-12-1402 minBanquet Hall PodcastAaron Monte | The Art of Making People LaughAaron Monte (he/him) is a comedian from Los Angeles, California.
Our conversation was a much needed opportunity for us to catch up outside of comedy clubs, discuss the proper way to play UNO, and most importantly, share some laughs. Hope you laugh too as you get a behind the scenes perspective on the ins and outs of the life of a comedian trying to make it in the City of Angels.
https://www.thefourthkyler.com/bhp/aaron
2022-12-0651 minBanquet Hall PodcastJada | Green Line PlannerJada (she/her) is a budget expert, podcaster, and the founder of Green Line Planner.
Our conversation on this episode is sure to get you ready to make a difference financially, so get those credit card statements out, pull up a seat at our table and learn about Jada’s journey as an empathetic leader to help you get more in control of your finances, and form a better relationship with your money!
https://www.thefourthkyler.com/bhp/jada
2022-11-2148 minBanquet Hall PodcastThe Hyphy Doc | Paving the Way for Black DoctorsCameron (he/him) aka The Hyphy Doc is a medical student from the Bay Area. Our love for sports, our hometowns, and community has always kept us well connected. Our conversation on the podcast focuses on his journey to medical school and how his identities have shaped his mission as a medical professional. Grab your favorite sports jersey, your favorite beverage, and join us for a conversation that is sure to motivate you.
https://www.thefourthkyler.com/bhp/cameron
2022-11-1455 min
Banquet Hall PodcastJaida | Black Beauty Near YouTHE first episode of The Banquet Hall podcast features none other than Jaida (she/her), a software engineer, podcaster, and the CEO and founder of Black Beauty Near You (BBNY). Our conversation dives into Jaida’s background, how she started BBNY, her love for representing Black engineers, and to my GREAT surprise, how she low key a Celtics (…) fan.
https://www.thefourthkyler.com/bhp/jaida
2022-11-0753 min2022-11-0602 min
Big Nate Sports TalkBig Nate Sportstalk Podcast S6 E5| Kyler Murray, WNBA Crossroads, MLB Strike, and NCAA BBallJust so you know I am in no mood for BS Tonight this episode is going to be something DUCK!
The Offseason Focus: NFC West
Kyler Murray's agent comes out with a letter
NFL news
MLB Strike Day 87 (A Dark Day)
Unsung African Americans in Sports: Ozzie Newsome
NBA
Washington Wizards vs Detroit Pistons
Washington Wizards vs Atlanta Hawks
NBA News
2022-04-282h 35
Book Idea To Execution (B.I.T.E.) Podcast30. B.I.T.E. Podcast | “24 Purple and Gold Writing Nuggets!” Feat. Kyler Nathan IV - Episode 30“24 Purple and Gold Writing Nuggets!” Feat. Kyler Nathan IV - Episode 30
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2020-12-071h 38
CommunityS1:E1 Community: Los Angeles Poet - Kyler Nathan IV unpacks his book Piece of MyndLos Angeles Poet Kyler Nathan IV discusses his second book Piece of Mynd. Throughout the conversation we dissect his themes and ideas behind some of the poems within the book. Nathan, also shares a sneak peak of his newest book, Beneath the Surface. "Kyler Nathan IV is a poet from Los Angeles, California. He is the author of 3 poetry books: 5 South, Piece of Mynd, and Beneath the Surface. His writings are inspired by his journey growing up as a Black male slowly learning who the world has destined him to be. His work challenges normative ways of thinking by encouragi...
2020-09-2546 min
Single dad, over 4079: joe Flacco traded to Broncos and Kyler Murray to focus on the NfLThe Flacco trade is bad for the Broncos and where does kyler fit best?
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2019-02-1308 min