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iSee10933rpmRoger Guenveur Smith told me about 33rpm. I was making a connection between Do The Right Thing, Larry Bird, and FM 108. Roger said some people would call Larry Bird the GOAT. The goat is a reference to the story I told Roger about a goat in the desert that stepped on my shoe in the exact same manner that Buggin' Out had his shoe stepped on in the movie.
2025-11-1502 miniSee109Big Mike & Lil Larry Talk Shop on July 6, 2024We talk about a plethora of topics. Check it out.
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2022-12-0126 miniSee109ReCap for New ListenersI retell my 109 stories for new listeners. I also incorporate the Anchor tools to improve the quality of my podcast. I hope you enjoy it.
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iSee109Black Free ThinkingListen to two Black men discuss some issues in our society. We don't have the answers, but we certainly have control over our minds.
2022-11-2922 miniSee109Connecting The Dots -- Paul Revere Williams & Killa TwanDid you know Paul Revere Williams designed the Nickerson Garden projects where Killa Twan grew up? Who is Paul Revere Williams? Williams was an architect who is known for designing many homes and businesses around Los Angeles, most notably, the Theme Building at LAX. Who is Killa Twan? Twan is a rapper and was one of Nipsey Hussle's rap partners.
2022-11-0311 miniSee109Talking with Big Mike about Various TopicsI called Big Mike and he shared his thoughts on various topics.
2022-10-3124 min2022-10-1115 min2022-10-0720 miniSee109Chips Story -- William Ellis' Great Great NephewI left out the details, but hopefully, the story is intriguing, fun and not so difficult to follow.
2022-10-0514 miniSee109The Strange Career of William Ellis -- The Texas Slave Who Became A Mexican MillionaireThis is the story about how I met Robert "Chip" Williams -- great great nephew of William Ellis.
2022-10-0129 min2022-09-2626 min2022-09-2428 miniSee109Ta Nehisi Coates in Dumbo, BrooklynI visited Dumbo, Brooklyn and I happened to cross paths with Ta Nehisi Coates.
2022-09-1438 miniSee109AL DIAZ | JEAN MICHEL BASQUIAT | SAMO | IN CONVERSATIONI talk with Al Diaz about art and his history with friend, fellow artist, and classmate, Jean Michel Basquiat. I met with Al in Brooklyn on a sunny day. We talked at the park, and Al gifted me a few autographed mementos. I purchased a copy of book, which he graciously signed for me too.
2022-09-1336 miniSee109Dope -- The Movie, and Peru, and 2015This is the retelling of my adventures in 2015, and how the movie Dope foretold of those adventures. I was clueless, however.
2022-08-2630 miniSee109Coach Sarafian Retires after 40 YearsCoach Sarafian Retires after 40 Years
I attended Coach Sarafian's retirement party at Pilgrim School. It was a wonderful day, and even more beautiful because of all of the familiar faces.
2022-08-2111 miniSee109Lines In The Sky -- A MysteryI saw something over the time I lived in Oman. I can't explain how these lines appeared in the sky. This podcast episode will explore this strange occurrence. If you have any ideas about what I saw, or how these lines were made, feel free to share your ideas at the iSEE109 YouTube page.
2022-08-1922 min2022-08-1443 miniSee109WWYS2JZ?What would I say to Jay-Z if I could tell him about 109? This would be it. I didn't know it would take me so long to express myself, but now I know. I will need to condense it to a few words if I am ever to impress anybody with my story. Nobody has an hour and nine minutes to listen to me detail my experiences.
2022-07-191h 09iSee109Is South Korea Racist?Jumane and I discuss a topic we broached one year ago -- is South Korea racist?
2022-07-1812 miniSee109Black Jesus | Discussion with Big Mike | The Black ChurchI tell Big Mike that Jesus was Black, but he doesn't want to hear it.
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iSee109Carl Jung | Synchronicity | PhenomenaMy wife and I discuss phenomena, Carl Jung, and Synchronicity. Also, I share a couple of synchronous moments in my life that occurred in Oman.
2022-06-2724 miniSee109A Visual Deep Dive with Ariastotle (Snippet)This is a thirty minute clip of the hour long conversation with Ariastotle. Topics include social issues, music, and the importance of knowing one's history.
2022-06-2636 miniSee109A Deep Dive with AriastotleA Deep Dive with Ariastotle
Arias Williams and I have known each other since high school. Today, Arias is a cinematographer, educator, musician, father, husband, traveler, and rapper. We discuss issues affecting Black lives today as well as globally. Arias also tells me about what inspired him to make music. Come along with us for a deep dive into the minds of Americans who happen to be Black -- that's us!
2022-06-261h 14iSee109Catching Up with Hassan HazeHassan Haze and I chop it up about Nipsey, Numerology, and what inspired his new album -- 9 The Underdog God.
2022-06-241h 11iSee109Babylonian Number System — Base 60This episode ended abruptly when my wife called me on the phone. I was using my phone to record this episode. Things discussed in this episode include: 1) Jean-Michel Basquiat, 2) Nipsey Hussle, 3) Babylonia, 4) Sumeria, 5) Cuneiform, 6) Carl von Ossietzky, 7) Numerology, 8) Astronomy, 9) Euclidian Geometry, 10) Hindu-Arabic Numbers
2022-06-2236 miniSee109Live from Hot & Cool CafeLive from Hot & Cool Cafe -- on June 20th, we continued our celebration of Juneteenth at Leimert Park.
2022-06-2114 min2022-06-2040 min2022-06-1158 min2022-06-0922 min2022-06-0943 miniSee109Nothing is New Under The SunI found the story that explains 109. It's the subject of the movie, Magnolia. In that movie, 82 is the number that recurs throughout historic events.
2022-06-0905 miniSee109Prison TalkThis episode was inspired by another podcast -- Ear Hustle. I learned about the other podcast while researching source material for my upcoming mini documentary on YouTube. My mini-doc will explore my motivation behind my interest in Ethiopia.
2022-06-0730 miniSee109Catching Up with Phil | Education | Hip Hop | Current Events | NipseyCatching Up with Phil | Education | Hip Hop | Current Events | Nipsey
Phil is an educator with over eleven years of experience, within the US and internationally. We met in South Korea and have maintained our relationship through social media. Phil and I catch up and discuss our perspectives on Education, Hip Hop, Current Events, and what Nipsey meant to us.
2022-06-0434 min2022-06-0116 min2022-05-3150 miniSee109Chatting with RandiChatting with Randi -- We talk about mindfulness and meditation in this busy world.
2022-05-3043 miniSee109A Session with Yogi MarquisYogi Marquis is an accomplished actor, comedic performer, political activist, and spiritual guide. He hosts the Yogi Marquis Meditations podcast which is available on Anchor and Spotify. A graduate of Northwestern University, Marquis, has set his sights on changing the world through mindfulness.
2022-05-2049 min2022-05-1940 miniSee109Discussing My Travels with Big Mike 1.0Discussing My Travels with Big Mike is about me retelling my experience in Ghana to my former colleague, Big Mike.
2022-05-1935 miniSee109Retelling of My Nagasaki NightmareRetelling of My Nagasaki Nightmare is the audio companion to my blog post at www.LaCaLaw2.com.
To read along, click the link to this blog post below:
https://lacalaw2.com/retelling-of-my-nagasaki-nightmare/?preview_id=689&preview_nonce=891eb78c2d&preview=true&_thumbnail_id=2466
2022-05-1510 miniSee109Oskar Schindler and 109Oskar Schindler's factory is located in Krakow, Poland. Schindler's story was featured in the Steven Spielberg film, Schindler's List.
2022-05-0826 miniSee109109 Axum Nipsey and Washington DCIn this episode I recount my recent adventures traveling to and from Ghana by way of Washington DC.
2022-04-2925 miniSee109What Does It Mean When You See The Same Numbers Over And Over Again?In this episode, I read an article written by Brandi Neal from Bustle.com. She captured the experience I have been having so well in her article. Just listen.
2022-04-2021 miniSee109All Around The World Same SongIt's just another recital of 109, however, it's a different version of the poem.
2022-04-1912 miniSee109I Went Out for DinnerListen to my rant and description of my meal at a local Ghanaian restaurant.
2022-04-1814 min2022-04-1829 miniSee109It Is What It Is — Total TransparencyI tell the unabashed truth about my current situation. Onwards and upwards!
2022-04-1315 miniSee109109 and AccraIn this episode, I talk with Edmond -- my tour guide in Accra, Ghana.
Edmund Kyeremateng, CEO
Dream Destination Travel & Tours, Ghana
info@nationwidepremiertour.com
+233 203112684
+233 245493713
2022-04-081h 08iSee109March 31, 2019 -- Part TwoMarch 31, 2019 -- Part Two -- is the second half of the podcast created to commemorate the third death anniversary of Ermias "Nipsey Hussle" Asghedom.
2022-03-3125 miniSee109March 31, 2019 -- The Beginning of 109March 31, 2019 -- The Beginning of 109 -- is a podcast recorded to commemorate the third death anniversary of Ermias "Nipsey Hussle" Asghedom.
A video presentation of this podcast can be found at YouTube. Follow the link below:
https://youtu.be/eyOs9FoR7zA
2022-03-3127 miniSee109Uncle Shaheed Visits Los AngelesUncle Shaheed visits Los Angeles and I chat with him about current events.
2022-03-3005 miniSee109BSSK and 109 in South KoreaThis episode is an introduction to my podcast. I recorded this episode with the intention of piquing the curiosity of the members of BSSK. I hope you enjoy listening to my podcast. Peace!
2022-03-2705 miniSee109Hassan HazeHassan shared a video with me in which Kobe Bryant is challenged to shoot with his left hand.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFS2Pm4KOSg
Hassan has released several albums that are all available on iTunes.
https://music.apple.com/us/album/neteru-muses/1184587158
https://music.apple.com/us/album/9-the-underdog-god/1589465846
2022-03-2610 miniSee109The Battle of AdwaI attempt to teach the Battle of Adwa and its relevance to the poem 109.
https://www.documentary.org/online-feature/transmitting-unrecorded-black-histories-documentaries-haile-gerima
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethiopian_Airlines_Flight_302
In Class with Carr Episode 107 -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJ7DNaiKfck
2022-03-2643 miniSee109The Polyglottal StopToday my guest is Angelique. She and I have benefitted from our membership in the Facebook group Brothas & Sistas of South Korea during our stints as English teachers in Asia. Angelique can be found at www.angeliquevoices.com.
IG: @polyglottalpod
IG: @angeliquevoices.mp3
2022-03-2526 miniSee109Reginald LewisRandi and I went to Malik Books at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza where we bought two copies of Reginald Lewis' book. In this episode, we read the prologue together and discuss his story.
2022-03-2544 miniSee109Philosophizing About 109 with SashaIn this episode, my niece, Sasha and I discuss fate as it relates to 109.
2022-03-1321 min2022-03-1305 miniSee109109 in Spanish (Espanol)109 in Spanish (Espanol) is a translated version of the poem entitled 109. The translation was produced by my Spanish tutor, Rocio Del Pilar Solorzano Carpio.
2022-03-1216 miniSee109109 Nipsey March 7, 2022109 Nipsey March 7, 2022 informs us to be patient and let the experience wash over you.
2022-03-081h 00iSee109Black Views on White News w/ Big MikeI sit down with Big Mike to discuss Ukraine, Biden, and whatever else we find interesting. Check us out.
2022-03-051h 092022-03-0311 miniSee109Listen If You Dare -- Confidence 109I am speaking extemporaneously. The taco truck has some good food. Please excuse me if I didn't make a point during this podcast.
2022-03-0224 miniSee109109 Apologies -- Can You Hear Me Now?I adjusted the audio levels. I hope you can hear me now.
2022-03-0103 miniSee109Catching Up with Kenya EvansKenya Evans and I met in South Korea in 2013. Ms. Evans is a writer and has international experience traveling to thirty countries. Her writing has been published in local publications. Kenya was included in a group of Black Women writers in Blasian: Black Women Living in East Asia. On this episode, Kenya and I discuss travel, YouTube content creation, and Podcasting. Thank you, Kenya, for being my guest on this final day of Black History Month, which is also Black Women's Day! You can also find Kenya on YouTube at her channel -- "The Space in Between".
2022-03-0123 miniSee109Bel Air 109The poem entitled 109 was written without me knowing that the Bel Air fire department's call number is 109.
2022-02-2702 miniSee109Zoom to Thailand 109Zoom to Thailand is a YouTube channel created by Richie Mac. It's a small world because Richie Mac and I got experience working in the Entertainment Industry thanks to Robert Townsend. In this episode, I recount how during today's livestream on YouTube, Richie Mac read my SuperChat message to him at exactly 10:09am. Of course, Richie Mac had no idea, and I didn't plan it. It just worked out that way.
2022-02-1621 min2022-02-1407 min2022-02-1310 miniSee109Mom and Me and Auntie Dee Dee and 109I shoot the breeze with my mom. We talk about Real Estate, auntie Dee Dee, and of course, 109.
2022-02-1014 miniSee109109 and JMB1 -- Analysis of All Colored CastIn this episode, Randi and I analyze Jean Michel Basquiat's 1982 art piece entitled All Colored Cast. There are references to historic events, sports figures, linguistics, and more.
2022-02-071h 05iSee109International Talk with Big Mike (S. Korea)My in studio guest, Big Mike, and I discuss our experiences living in South Korea. The opinions expressed within are solely those of the guests.
2022-02-0629 miniSee109Basquiat 109 at 11:09PMAt 11:09PM while watching a documentary about Jean Michel Basquiat I spotted those familiar numbers -- 109. Serendipity. Synchronicity.
2022-01-3007 min2022-01-2417 miniSee109Neil deGrasse Tyson explains 109.Neil deGrasse Tyson explains the space time continuum and helps me explain 109.
2022-01-1922 min2022-01-0510 miniSee109Aimee Semple McPhersonSister Aimee led a church that is located in Echo Park. Although she wanted her followers to believe that she was special, the truth is that she was just as ordinary as them. Curiously, she was born on October 9, 1890.
2022-01-0407 min2022-01-0229 miniSee109Granddad & MeMy granddad and I discuss the upcoming biopic about the life of Florence Griffith Joyner, my aunt.
2021-12-2231 min2021-12-2119 miniSee109Two Stories about 109Here are two stories about 109. Each story took place in 2019, and 2007, respectively.
2021-12-1215 miniSee109Re-Member 109Remember your ancestors. Remember to be curious. Remember to connect with friends and family.
2021-12-1243 min2021-12-0428 min2021-12-0224 min2021-12-0108 min2021-12-0105 min2021-12-0105 miniSee109I Am Not Your NegroThere is a ten second section of the movie where 109, and Ethiopia are mentioned. How serendipitous!
2021-11-3032 min2021-11-3022 miniSee109To-Kyu means 10 9 in JapanListen as I explore Goroawase — Japanese Wordplay — and attempt to build on the significance of 109.
2021-11-2315 miniSee109Stanley HayamiAfter visiting the Japanese American Heritage Museum, I ate Ramen noodles, and ventured into a gift shop. I even shared my story about 109. Check it out.
2021-11-1722 miniSee109Wealth 101Let’s talk about where the money resides. Bitcoin. Savings accounts. Credit Unions. Real Estate. And money mistakes.
2021-11-1522 min2021-11-1535 min2021-04-2609 miniSee109109 Spirits at Machu PicchuLarry climbed Machu Picchu and encountered what he believes were Inca spirits.
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