Words Beats & Life Podcasts

Alt Winter Break Series ft. Tamara Wellons

Our guest is Tamara Wellons, who is a vaunted, soulful vocalist whose artistry resonates in multiple realms with the vitality of the timeless definition of rhythm and blues. Also, she’s a passionate, empathetic Piscean who understands — on multiple levels — the healing essence of music.

College Material ep. 01: We Ready

Our College Material program prepares teens to move on to secondary education. In this episode, college couches talk about what it's like to be college and career ready.

Beautifully Uncomfortable ep.02: Marginalized Voices

Beautifully Uncomfortable, Episode 2: Marginalized Voices 

A Talk Show dedicated to issues affecting the hip-hop community. Each month we gather artists, leaders, journalists, and fans of hip-hop to talk more about the things that sometimes make us uncomfortable with people who find the beauty in the hideous.

Feat: Prowess The Testament (Host), guests Mana, Mental Stamina and Vi-Cee. Produced by Flex Mathews

 

aired live March 19, 2021

Alt Winter Break Series ft. Yahsmin Bobo

WBL's Alternative Winter Break series features conversations with people working in the creative sector. This episode features writer / blogger Yahsmin Bobo. Follow us on Instagram @wordsbeatsandlife

Beautifully Uncomfortable ep.03: Cultural Appropriation

Each month we gather artists, leaders, journalists, and fans of hip-hop to talk more about the things that sometimes make us uncomfortable with people who find the beauty in the hideous. This episode is a conversation about cultural appropriation.

 

Guests: Shaneka Clark, Candice Mills, Jamal Reid, Akir & Ian

This show is hosted by Prowess the Testament

Produced by Flex Mathews

Executive Produced by Mazi Mutafa

original air date April 16, 2021

 

Alt Winter Break Series ft. Etienne-Robinson & Substantial

The DMV is filled with powerhouse organizations and companies led by dynamic creatives. We are honored to be in dialogue with one of the DMVs most prolific MCs and his Co-CEO (and wife) for a conversation about their inspiration, work and journey as Media Arts makers. This is the third interview in this inaugural Alternative Winter Break.

Alt Winter Break Series ft. Bakari Kitwana

WBL's Alternative Winter Break series features conversations with people working in the creative sector. This episode features writer Bakari Kitwana. Follow us on Instagram @wordsbeatsandlife

Beautifully Uncomfortable ep.01: Gender, Hip-Hop & Creating Safe Spaces

Beautifully Uncomfortable, Episode 1: Gender, Hip-Hop & Creating Safe Spaces. "This talk will hopefully bring a new level of awareness to trying or confusing topics. However uncomfortable it may be to listen to, watch, share, and or engage that a beautiful understanding will emerge for panel members."

 

Feat: Prowess The Testament (Host), guests SkyHook, Chris Carr, Marcus K. Dowling, Brooklyn The Kid and Produced by Flex Mathews

 

aired live February 5, 2021

Alt Winter Break Series ft. d.painter

WBL's Alternative Winter Break series features conversations with people working in the creative sector. This episode features DJ and radio personality, d.painter. Follow us on Instagram @wordsbeatsandlife

Alt Winter Break Series ft. Jason Nichols

WBL's Alternative Winter Break series features conversations with people working in the creative sector. This episode features Jason Nichols, professor at University of Maryland College Park who is regularly featured on major cable news networks. Follow us on Instagram @wordsbeatsandlife