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Episode 0 - "Insert Title Here"
A whole lot has happened in a couple months, so Armond and Taelor sit back down have a conversation about a mutual passion: sneakers. Discussion ranges from the insanely high resale prices to the therapeutic qualities of buying shoes in turbulent times. Plenty of life metaphors to go around.
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Episode 1 - "Black Jordans & White Socks 2"
Armond & Taelor break down themes & lyrics from their newest project Black Jordans & White Socks 2.
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Episode 2 - "Black Sheep" with Terrell 'Tres' Carter
The newest episode of COVID Community features the return of our first "Friend of the Show", Terrell 'Tres' Carter; serial entrepreneur, tech & fashion enthusiast & now returning to his first love as MC.
We discuss everything from the Metaverse to navigating race, art & perspective while balancing family & insecurities. & Tres also explains how great art solves problems & why artists should be treating their creations as a documentary for future generations.
Listen to Tres' new project "Black Sheep" - https://tr3scarter.bandcamp.com/album/black-sheep
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Episode 3 - Black Man Burn Out
Armond & Taelor share their experience with "black man burn out"; in corporate, creative & religious spaces. They identify how it shows up, barriers they face & ways they handle stress.
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Episode 4 - Kendrick Lamar & Kevin Samuels
Armond & Taelor discuss Kendrick Lamar's "The Heart pt 5" (this was recorded before the release of Kendrick's latest album "Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers". They also get into the unexpected death of Kevin Samuels, to include if his rhetoric had merit & realistic expectations for Christians to have when dating.
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Episode 5 - Find A Way To Smile Again
To celebrate the release of Taelor Gray's new album "Find A Way To Smile Again", we assembled a select group of friends & confidants to listen to the album early & discuss the themes of the album for a new episode of COVID Community.
- Episode 1 - "My Mind Is Telling Me No"
This is the mental health episode. We explore what we're thinking, what we're hearing, and how to get to a better place.
- Episode 2 - "How's It Going Down" ft. Shane Huey
Episode 2 is a time for us to talk about the state of romantic relationships, COVID Cut Buddies and Marital Bliss. The dating landscape is always an interesting world, but we have some complicated parameters these days. Some marriages are healthy, some are tanking. This is an interesting time to find that special boo thing, or jumpstart that old thing up.
- Episode 3 - "Heart of the City (Ain't No Love)" ft. Terrell Carter
This 2 part episode is a time for us take a step back from the COVID crisis and talk music for a bit.
In part 1, we talk about what we're listening to in order to get us through. We also explore what kinds of music ambition is healthy vs some of the naive expectations artists often have. Why pursue a music career? Is it love or business? Can the two coexist?
- Episode 4 - "Heart of the City (Ain't No Love)" Pt. 2 feat. Terrell Carter
This is the continued conversation about all things music perspective. From what it takes take feedback to improve in your craft, to developing your craft based on inspiration from others. The visual cuts out after 6 minutes, but the conversation is still fire!
- Episode 5 - "Electric Circus" ft. Christon Gray
This episode we talk about technology has effected our society. From the way artists engage with their fans to how churches connect with their people, how has technology been used well? How has this time challenged us to further understand the ways we can explore its possibilities?
- Episode 6 - "Always On Time" ft. Liz Gray & Tonika Goss
Wives! We get the women we esteem the highest to join us and provide a much needed women's perspective to our conversations. We talk everything from Anita Baker battles, to feminism, to gardening and eating wellness.
- Episode 7 - "Black On Both Sides" ft. Yaves Ellis
The blackest episode we got. We talk about the challenges black people face in American society, how we attempt to manage our emotions, and what justice actually looks like.
- Episode 8 - "S.N.I.T.C.H" ft. Yaves Ellis
Is snitching the ultimate violation? Tekashi 69 was released from prison and it sparked a larger discussion about morality in hip hop and American society. We dig deep on this one!
- Episode 9 - "Kick in the Door" ft. Jonathan Baker
We talk a little bit about fallout and perspective from The Last Dance documentary event. We dive a little bit deeper into our experiences with the music industry, what "community" on Christian platforms looks like.
- Episode 10 - "Rosa Parks" ft. Aziza Allen
There's riots and violence in the streets. Should we burn it all down? What is the language of this generation? What is causing older generations to hesitate in what we reveal about what we feel? Black liberation at any cost?Join in with us, it feels raw today.
