2022 is here. Although I’m all for New Year’s Resolution, let’s be honest Folks: a lot of us are on the same bullshit we were on last year. When you been on trash for an extended period of time, going cold turkey to the nonsense is a lot easier said than done. So on today’s episode, we’re gonna talk about taking baby steps. If you can’t reach your resolutions, at least find some better bullshit to be into. But above all else, be grateful for the bullshit you've made it through! Everything in moderation, Folks! Thank y’all for tuning in to today’s episode. Follow us on Instagram @FriendlyFolksChi and let us know what you think in our comments and DMs. Click the link in our bio for more podcast and YouTube content. And remember Folks, stay Friendly! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendly-folks/support

2021 was a crazy year in the Anime community. We had so many heavy hitters last year that we HAD to do a recap before we got too far along in the new year. Sit down today with your cannakages, D.Alonzo Lang and Younglordscotty, as we cover the HOTTEST new anime drops from 2021.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendly-folks/support

In this episode of the Friendly Folks Podcast, D.Alonzo Lang is joined by DJ Younglordscotty and Uncle Quis as they discuss the new album by Drake, Certified Lover Boy. The Folks share their takes on the music, and the stunts leading up to the release. Is Drake the goat of marketing? Did CLB hold up to his last projects? From nine month delays, beef with Kanye, and a few suspect lyrics, Drake has undeniably given the Folks a lot to talk about today. Will CLB go down as a classic album? Find out next time on the Friendly Folks Podcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendly-folks/support

On today's episode of the Friendly Folks Podcast, D.Alonzo Lang is joined by Chan000 and DJ Younglordscotty to discuss the new Kanye West album release: Donda. The anticipation surrounding the release of Donda has been very polarizing within the culture, considering the constant controversy following Kanye West. Does the music still hold up despite the antics? Tune in to hear your Friendly Folks discuss some of the media coverage and controversy surrounding the album and their take on the new tracks from Mr. West. Stay Friendly, Folks, and enjoy the show! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendly-folks/support

On today's episode of Village Hidden in the Smoke, your canna-kages, D.AlonzoLang and YoungLordScotty review the winter season and some of the hottest animes that premiered at the start of the year. From JuJutsu Kaisen, to Dr. Stone, Attack on Titan and more, these shows definitely cooked up some heat that kept us warm this winter. Tune in through the link in our bio, Tap in through our social media, and be sure to leave a like and comment! Stay Friendly, Folks --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendly-folks/support

This Tuesday’s featured guests of #TalkAndToke are two rising Chicago artists: JuCo2x and MBMG Rello. Your host, @D.AlonzoLang  got the chance to sit down and learn about their background and some of the gems they picked up along the way. From rapping at the park to concerts with Key Glock, these two are definitely some artists to look out for. Tap in with their new mixtape, “Road to Digits” and follow them @Juco2x_ and @MBMG_Rello119 for more music. --- Featured music [ “Journey” by JuCo2x, “Booted Up” by MBMG Rello, “Respect” by JuCo2x, MBMG Rello, Jaythaman, DonoBandz, “Self-Made” by JuCo2x, MBMG Rello ] --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendly-folks/support

Welcome back to the Village Hidden In The Smoke! In today's episode, the Cannakages of the village come together to discuss a question proposed by the kages of @RDCWorld1 : Which Cell Saga Villain is the Strongest? As Dragon Ball Z fans, the Cannakages had to come together with their expertise to provide a conclusive ranking. Make sure you follow your kages, @D.AlonzoLang and @Younglordscotty on all social media platforms, and huge shoutout to @RDCWorld1 for inspiring this episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendly-folks/support

On today's episode of Talk & Toke, we got the chance to sit down with Friendly Folks' very own Uncle Quis to get the full details behind his new clothing brand, the Gray Area, the release of the 4.20 Project, and a little bit of Uncle Quis's background. The shirts are only available for a limited time, and profits all go to help free da homies, s/o to #NewLeafChicago for helping to make that possible. Make sure you take the time to follow our guest too, link to socials will be provided below. - Featured Guests: Uncle Quis: IG @CrispyQuis / Twitter @ SleazyQuis | The Gray Area: IG @ GrayArea.Clothing / Twitter @ShopGrayArea --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendly-folks/support

In today's episode, your 4th Cannakage, @D.AlonzoLang is joined by his co-host, the 2nd Cannakage @Younglordscotty as they meet for the first Cannakage Summit to set the bylaws of the village. As leaders of the village, you know we had to do our part to introduce some law to the land. That being said... it's a village, i.e. a community! This means we need the input of our villagers in order to adapt and thrive. This is our first Cannakage Summit, but it certainly won't be the last as we continue to grow. You can always tap in with us through our social media and in the comments. Someone said something about a discord being formed soon... stay tuned Folks! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendly-folks/support

On today's episode of #TalkAndToke , we brought one of Chicago's rising experts in holistic care, the C.E.O. and founder of @naturalphormula Marlon Cykes. Natural Phormula is a Chicago-based Sea Moss company with a newly opened physical storefront in the Lacuna Lofts of Chicago. We got the chance to interview him prior to the launch of their store and get the scoop on Sea Moss and the mission of Natural Phormula. Tune in to this week's episode as @D.AlonzoLang and his guest, @Renaissance_Lo as they discuss the values of business ethics, perseverance, and the many different health benefits of Sea Moss. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendly-folks/support