After sharing his thoughts, his story, and his experience of Warrant Officer Candidate School (WOCS), Ollie Mac enlists the help of fellow classmate Mr. Jon Jones to offer his thoughts, his story, and his experience as well. Jon gives the inside scoop of his process to becoming a warrant officer from the Army National Guard (ARNG) perspective. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationswitholliemac/message

After taking a long break, Ollie Mac returns with a two part special episodes of Becoming A Warrant Officer. Ollie Mac tells his story, his experience, and shares some of the valuable things he learned while attending the preeminent United States Army Warrant Officer Candidate School at Fort Novosel, Alabama. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationswitholliemac/message

Ollie Mac continues The Miseducation of Woke Series with Critical Race Theory 2. In this episode, Ollie Mac gives the definition of critical race theory, the founders of this school of thought, and how we can move forward as critical thinkers with tough subjects. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationswitholliemac/message

Ollie Mac returns after a bought with "The VID (COVID-19)" to the much anticipated episode in "The Miseducation of Woke" Series with Critical Race Theory or CRT. Ollie Mac defines what CRT is, where it started, how misinformation and disinformation is being used within CRT, and what we must do as citizens to be better critical thinkers and to avoid analytical pitfalls. Ollie Mac is also celebrating three years of podcasting! *Everything used is in accordance with the Fair Use under the Copyright Act.* --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationswitholliemac/message

After being away from the microphone for 30 days, Ollie Mac returns with some new insights for Season 5 and what he's been reflecting on since releasing the series, The Miseducation of Woke. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationswitholliemac/message

Ollie Mac continues the discussion regarding the word "woke" and goes further into the history of it, how it has been weaponized, and what we need to do as individuals when we hear words being taken out of context. References used during this podcast listed below. "The Origin Of Woke: William Melvin Kelley Is The ‘Woke’ Godfather We Never Acknowledged" by Elijah C. Watson "How Woke Went From 'Black' to 'Bad'", by Ishena Robinson "A History of Woke" by Aja Romano --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationswitholliemac/message

We've all heard the saying that words have meaning. But do we truly understand it. Ollie Mac doesn't think so. On this episode of Conversations with Ollie Mac, Ollie Mac does a deep dive into the word "woke". This word has taken on a different meaning in this hypersensitive environment to where laws have been established to stop the so called "woke agenda". Ollie Mac also explores the history of "Lift Every Voice and Sing", the Black National Anthem and why the song is important for all people. Ollie Mac used the following references for this episode: "Lift Every Voice and Sing"  “Why the Black National Anthem Is Lifting Every Voice to Sing” Janelle Harris Dixon, The Smithsonian Magazine, August 10, 2020 Lift Every Voice and Sing - A Cappella (Berklee We Will Rise Summit) "Ron DeSantis vows to Fight 'woke' Democrats in primary night speech", The Independent The Holy Bible: King James Version (Electronic Edition of the 1900 Authorized Version.). (2009). Logos Research Systems, Inc. Raymer, R. M. (1985). 1 Peter. In J. F. Walvoord & R. B. Zuck (Eds.), The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures. Victor Books. "A History of "Wokeness": Stay Woke: How a Black Activist Watchword Got Co-Opted in the Culture War, Aja Romano, October 9, 2020 "How Woke Went From "Black" To "Bad", Ishena Robinson, Legal Defense Fund, August 26, 2022 "The Origin of Woke: William Melvin Kelley Is The 'Woke' Godfather We Never Acknowledged, Elijah C. Watson, December 16, 2022 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationswitholliemac/message

Ollie Mac is back with Season 5 of Conversations with Ollie Mac. Ollie Mac gives his take on some of the key highlights that have occurred since the season 4 finale, and gives listeners a view of what to expect in Season 5. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationswitholliemac/message

January 7, 2023 will be a day that we will all remember. Just like March 1991, when a bystander happen to record the beating of Rodney King, we witnessed another beating of Tyre Nichols by those sworn to protect us, the police. Ollie Mack shares his perspectives on police brutality and where we should go from here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationswitholliemac/message

There are a lot of things that have occurred during this season. From the mass shootings in Buffalo, NY, Uvalde, TX, and Highland Park, IL to Nick Saban and other coaches discussing their dislike about NIL (name, image, and likeness) deals. On this season finale, Ollie Mac surprises everyone, including himself, on deciding not to talk about things, but talk about accomplishments he has learned this season. Also, its his anniversary too!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationswitholliemac/message